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Cost of living in Pori, Finland compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pori (Finland) is 24% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (GH₵52) | GH₵56 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (GH₵39) | GH₵28 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.58 (GH₵30) | GH₵17 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (GH₵5.21) | GH₵10 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.60 (GH₵14) | GH₵11 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | GH₵11 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | GH₵39 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (GH₵16) | GH₵17 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (GH₵10) | GH₵10 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.21 (GH₵12) | GH₵4.37 | + 175% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | GH₵29 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.42 (GH₵13) | GH₵10 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (GH₵8) | GH₵4.95 | + 54% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Pori (Finland) is 29% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €552 (GH₵3,004) | GH₵11,045 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €600 (GH₵3,265) | GH₵5,252 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (GH₵1,633) | GH₵457 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €550 (GH₵2,993) | GH₵4,531 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €475 (GH₵2,585) | GH₵2,083 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | GH₵227 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (GH₵141) | GH₵97 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €750 (GH₵4,081) | GH₵2,183 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | GH₵590 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | GH₵38 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | GH₵50 | - | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Pori (Finland) is 85% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (GH₵435) | GH₵165 | + 163% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (GH₵190) | GH₵104 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €65 (GH₵354) | GH₵270 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €70 (GH₵381) | GH₵282 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Pori (Finland) is 15% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | GH₵42,068 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (GH₵8) | GH₵4.04 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | GH₵150 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵49 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Pori (Finland) is 16% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (GH₵33) | GH₵20 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (GH₵33) | GH₵28 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | GH₵153 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | GH₵20 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (GH₵20) | GH₵18 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.00 (GH₵11) | GH₵19 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | GH₵9 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (GH₵11) | GH₵12 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (GH₵103) | GH₵26 | + 294% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Pori (Finland) is 63% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (GH₵190) | GH₵91 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (GH₵122) | GH₵56 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | GH₵74 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (GH₵327) | GH₵226 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (GH₵39) | GH₵20 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (GH₵19) | GH₵13 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (GH₵27) | GH₵8 | + 246% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | GH₵2,070 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €100 (GH₵544) | GH₵289 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (GH₵35) | GH₵8 | + 337% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 202 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.442
GHS
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Pori (Finland) is 9% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵38,289
(€7,036)
in Pori
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵35,000
in Accra.
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