- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Ghana
- Ponta Grossa
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ponta Grossa, Brazil compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 16 (GH₵20) | GH₵43 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | GH₵30 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | GH₵19 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.32 (GH₵3.01) | GH₵10 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (GH₵9) | GH₵12 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | GH₵12 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | GH₵37 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | GH₵15 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.49 (GH₵4.51) | GH₵10 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.99 (GH₵5.17) | GH₵5.32 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | GH₵26 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.52 (GH₵5.85) | GH₵9 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.25 (GH₵2.92) | GH₵5.42 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 51% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,317 (GH₵1,705) | GH₵11,197 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 782 (GH₵1,013) | GH₵4,896 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | GH₵325 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | GH₵3,366 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | GH₵1,403 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | GH₵244 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | GH₵108 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | GH₵2,180 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | GH₵632 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | GH₵35 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | GH₵38 | - | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 48% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 157 (GH₵204) | GH₵172 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 141 (GH₵182) | GH₵103 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 316 (GH₵409) | GH₵280 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | GH₵302 | - | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 25% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 63,836 (GH₵82,634) | GH₵60,367 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.28 (GH₵4.25) | GH₵3.62 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 145 (GH₵188) | GH₵150 | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵46 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 6% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | GH₵20 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | GH₵31 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 185 (GH₵239) | GH₵160 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | GH₵24 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | GH₵18 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | GH₵16 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.51 (GH₵5.84) | GH₵9 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | GH₵11 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | GH₵25 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 1% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | GH₵73 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 27 (GH₵35) | GH₵54 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 50 (GH₵65) | GH₵76 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | GH₵229 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (GH₵19) | GH₵21 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | GH₵13 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 33% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | GH₵812 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | GH₵312 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | GH₵8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 308 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
1.294
GHS
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 20% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵32,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵25,464
(R$ 19,671)
in Ponta Grossa.
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