- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Ghana
- Quilmes
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Quilmes, Argentina compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quilmes (Argentina) is 46% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $91 (GH₵23) | GH₵38 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $80 (GH₵21) | GH₵28 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $36 (GH₵9) | GH₵19 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $6 (GH₵1.63) | GH₵11 | - 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $24 (GH₵6) | GH₵13 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $20 (GH₵5.02) | GH₵10 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $55 (GH₵14) | GH₵32 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $14 (GH₵3.69) | GH₵13 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $7 (GH₵1.79) | GH₵8 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $25 (GH₵6) | GH₵5.25 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $80 (GH₵20) | GH₵23 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $17 (GH₵4.31) | GH₵11 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $9 (GH₵2.26) | GH₵4.30 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Quilmes (Argentina) is 58% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $7,262 (GH₵1,859) | GH₵11,197 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $7,635 (GH₵1,954) | GH₵4,896 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $1,117 (GH₵286) | GH₵325 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $9,613 (GH₵2,461) | GH₵3,025 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $4,000 (GH₵1,024) | GH₵1,403 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,350 (GH₵602) | GH₵244 | + 146% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $230 (GH₵59) | GH₵108 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $6,075 (GH₵1,555) | GH₵2,180 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,500 (GH₵640) | GH₵632 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $64 (GH₵16) | GH₵35 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $38 (GH₵10) | GH₵38 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Quilmes (Argentina) is 6% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $470 (GH₵120) | GH₵172 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $613 (GH₵157) | GH₵103 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $713 (GH₵183) | GH₵280 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $513 (GH₵131) | GH₵302 | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Quilmes (Argentina) is 13% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $458,320 (GH₵117,321) | GH₵53,700 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $14 (GH₵3.49) | GH₵3.67 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $210 (GH₵54) | GH₵150 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $111 (GH₵28) | GH₵46 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Quilmes (Argentina) is 44% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $105 (GH₵27) | GH₵20 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $141 (GH₵36) | GH₵31 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $325 (GH₵83) | GH₵160 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $20 (GH₵5.12) | GH₵24 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $21 (GH₵5.44) | GH₵18 | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $32 (GH₵8) | GH₵16 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $13 (GH₵3.39) | GH₵9 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $16 (GH₵4.10) | GH₵11 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $60 (GH₵15) | GH₵25 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Quilmes (Argentina) is 14% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $438 (GH₵112) | GH₵73 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $141 (GH₵36) | GH₵54 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $351 (GH₵90) | GH₵76 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $323 (GH₵83) | GH₵229 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $70 (GH₵18) | GH₵21 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $50 (GH₵13) | GH₵13 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $46 (GH₵12) | GH₵8 | + 51% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ARS $4,122 (GH₵1,055) | GH₵812 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $2.00 (GH₵0.51) | GH₵0.47 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $602 (GH₵154) | GH₵312 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $24 (GH₵6) | GH₵8 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 428 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Quilmes (Argentina) is 39% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵35,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵21,446
(ARS $83,781)
in Quilmes.
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