- Cost of Living
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- Pori
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- Comparison
Cost of living in Pori, Finland compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pori (Finland) is 23% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (GH₵49) | GH₵38 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (GH₵38) | GH₵26 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.58 (GH₵29) | GH₵19 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (GH₵4.90) | GH₵11 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 (GH₵10) | GH₵16 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | GH₵10 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | GH₵32 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (GH₵15) | GH₵13 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.21 (GH₵11) | GH₵5.41 | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | GH₵23 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.42 (GH₵12) | GH₵9 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.54 | + 58% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Pori (Finland) is 26% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €552 (GH₵2,826) | GH₵10,962 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €600 (GH₵3,071) | GH₵4,858 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (GH₵1,536) | GH₵325 | + 372% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | GH₵2,089 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 (GH₵2,559) | GH₵1,403 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | GH₵244 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (GH₵133) | GH₵108 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €750 (GH₵3,839) | GH₵2,180 | + 76% | |
| 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₵39 | - | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Pori (Finland) is 69% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (GH₵409) | GH₵172 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (GH₵179) | GH₵103 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €65 (GH₵333) | GH₵280 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €70 (GH₵358) | GH₵302 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Pori (Finland) is 16% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | GH₵53,700 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (GH₵8) | GH₵3.88 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | GH₵150 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵47 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Pori (Finland) is 14% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (GH₵31) | GH₵20 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (GH₵31) | GH₵31 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | GH₵163 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | GH₵24 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (GH₵19) | GH₵18 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.00 (GH₵10) | GH₵16 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | GH₵9 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (GH₵10) | GH₵12 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (GH₵102) | GH₵25 | + 313% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Pori (Finland) is 35% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (GH₵179) | GH₵90 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (GH₵113) | GH₵54 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | GH₵76 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (GH₵307) | GH₵236 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (GH₵41) | GH₵21 | + 95% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (GH₵18) | GH₵13 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (GH₵26) | GH₵7 | + 244% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | GH₵2,394 | - | |
| 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 | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 210 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
EUR
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Cost of living in Pori (Finland) is 6% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵35,923
(€7,018)
in Pori
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵34,000
in Accra.
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