- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Ghana
- Quilmes
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Quilmes, Argentina compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quilmes (Argentina) is 55% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $94 (GH₵21) | GH₵56 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $90 (GH₵20) | GH₵28 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $36 (GH₵8) | GH₵17 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $13 (GH₵2.81) | GH₵10 | - 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $25 (GH₵5.59) | GH₵11 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $24 (GH₵5.22) | GH₵11 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $61 (GH₵14) | GH₵39 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $17 (GH₵3.74) | GH₵17 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $10 (GH₵2.11) | GH₵10 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $27 (GH₵6) | GH₵4.37 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $80 (GH₵18) | GH₵29 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $17 (GH₵3.71) | GH₵10 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $9 (GH₵1.98) | GH₵4.95 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Quilmes (Argentina) is 66% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $6,912 (GH₵1,522) | GH₵11,045 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,232 (GH₵2,913) | GH₵5,252 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $1,075 (GH₵237) | GH₵457 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $9,116 (GH₵2,007) | GH₵4,531 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $4,500 (GH₵991) | GH₵2,083 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $1,983 (GH₵437) | GH₵227 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $230 (GH₵51) | GH₵97 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $6,360 (GH₵1,400) | GH₵2,183 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,750 (GH₵605) | GH₵590 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $50 (GH₵11) | GH₵38 | - 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $51 (GH₵11) | GH₵50 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Quilmes (Argentina) is 3% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $558 (GH₵123) | GH₵165 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $650 (GH₵143) | GH₵104 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $713 (GH₵157) | GH₵270 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $510 (GH₵112) | GH₵282 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Quilmes (Argentina) is 29% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $268,289 (GH₵59,060) | GH₵42,068 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $17 (GH₵3.68) | GH₵4.04 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $284 (GH₵63) | GH₵150 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $154 (GH₵34) | GH₵49 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Quilmes (Argentina) is 29% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $144 (GH₵32) | GH₵20 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $194 (GH₵43) | GH₵28 | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $717 (GH₵158) | GH₵153 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $28 (GH₵6) | GH₵20 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $23 (GH₵5.09) | GH₵18 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $30 (GH₵7) | GH₵19 | - 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $13 (GH₵2.92) | GH₵9 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $17 (GH₵3.82) | GH₵12 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $135 (GH₵30) | GH₵26 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Quilmes (Argentina) is 4% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $254 (GH₵56) | GH₵91 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $155 (GH₵34) | GH₵56 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $427 (GH₵94) | GH₵74 | + 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $323 (GH₵71) | GH₵226 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $80 (GH₵18) | GH₵20 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $55 (GH₵12) | GH₵13 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $51 (GH₵11) | GH₵8 | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $25,000 (GH₵5,503) | GH₵2,070 | + 166% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $3.67 (GH₵0.81) | GH₵0.47 | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $642 (GH₵141) | GH₵289 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $32 (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 313 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Quilmes (Argentina) is 45% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵33,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵18,164
(ARS $82,513)
in Quilmes.
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