- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Pori, Finland compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pori (Finland) is 14% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (GH₵42) | GH₵43 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (GH₵37) | GH₵30 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.58 (GH₵27) | GH₵19 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (GH₵4.72) | GH₵10 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 (GH₵10) | GH₵12 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | GH₵12 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | GH₵37 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 (GH₵15) | GH₵15 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.21 (GH₵11) | GH₵5.32 | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | GH₵26 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.42 (GH₵12) | GH₵9 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (GH₵7) | GH₵5.42 | + 27% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Pori (Finland) is 30% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €552 (GH₵2,720) | GH₵11,197 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €600 (GH₵2,956) | GH₵4,896 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €300 (GH₵1,478) | GH₵325 | + 355% | |
| 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 | €500 (GH₵2,464) | GH₵1,403 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | GH₵244 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (GH₵128) | GH₵108 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €750 (GH₵3,695) | GH₵2,180 | + 70% | |
| 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 | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Pori (Finland) is 59% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (GH₵394) | GH₵172 | + 129% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (GH₵172) | GH₵103 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €65 (GH₵320) | GH₵280 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €70 (GH₵345) | GH₵302 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Pori (Finland) is 17% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | GH₵60,367 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.50 (GH₵7) | GH₵3.62 | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | GH₵150 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵46 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Pori (Finland) is 11% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (GH₵30) | GH₵20 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (GH₵30) | GH₵31 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | GH₵160 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | GH₵24 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.75 (GH₵18) | GH₵18 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.00 (GH₵10) | GH₵16 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | GH₵9 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (GH₵99) | GH₵25 | + 297% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Pori (Finland) is 39% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (GH₵172) | GH₵73 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (GH₵109) | GH₵54 | + 102% | |
| 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₵296) | GH₵229 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (GH₵39) | GH₵21 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (GH₵17) | GH₵13 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (GH₵25) | GH₵8 | + 217% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €149 (GH₵734) | GH₵812 | - 10% | |
| 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 | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 294 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Pori (Finland) is about the same as in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵32,563
(€6,609)
in Pori
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵32,000
in Accra.
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