- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Ghana
- Quilmes
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Quilmes, Argentina compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quilmes (Argentina) is 66% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $94 (GH₵17) | GH₵72 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $90 (GH₵16) | GH₵32 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $36 (GH₵6) | GH₵16 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $13 (GH₵2.26) | GH₵10 | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $25 (GH₵4.50) | GH₵11 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $24 (GH₵4.20) | GH₵11 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $61 (GH₵11) | GH₵39 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $17 (GH₵3.01) | GH₵17 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $10 (GH₵1.70) | GH₵10 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $27 (GH₵4.84) | GH₵4.37 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $80 (GH₵14) | GH₵37 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $17 (GH₵2.98) | GH₵10 | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $9 (GH₵1.59) | GH₵4.95 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Quilmes (Argentina) is 73% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $6,912 (GH₵1,224) | GH₵11,521 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $13,232 (GH₵2,342) | GH₵5,451 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $1,075 (GH₵190) | GH₵526 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $9,116 (GH₵1,614) | GH₵5,120 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $4,500 (GH₵797) | GH₵2,072 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $1,983 (GH₵351) | GH₵227 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $230 (GH₵41) | GH₵100 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $6,360 (GH₵1,126) | GH₵2,183 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,750 (GH₵487) | GH₵590 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $50 (GH₵9) | GH₵38 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $51 (GH₵9) | GH₵59 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Quilmes (Argentina) is 16% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $558 (GH₵99) | GH₵154 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $650 (GH₵115) | GH₵105 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $713 (GH₵126) | GH₵270 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $510 (GH₵90) | GH₵255 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Quilmes (Argentina) is 43% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $268,289 (GH₵47,494) | GH₵42,068 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $17 (GH₵2.96) | GH₵4.12 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $284 (GH₵50) | GH₵150 | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $154 (GH₵27) | GH₵47 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Quilmes (Argentina) is 45% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $144 (GH₵25) | GH₵19 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $194 (GH₵34) | GH₵28 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $717 (GH₵127) | GH₵165 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $28 (GH₵4.87) | GH₵21 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $23 (GH₵4.09) | GH₵17 | - 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $30 (GH₵5.31) | GH₵23 | - 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $13 (GH₵2.35) | GH₵8 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $17 (GH₵3.07) | GH₵11 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $135 (GH₵24) | GH₵25 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Quilmes (Argentina) is 24% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $254 (GH₵45) | GH₵97 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $155 (GH₵27) | GH₵56 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $427 (GH₵76) | GH₵138 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $323 (GH₵57) | GH₵222 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $80 (GH₵14) | GH₵19 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $55 (GH₵10) | GH₵12 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $51 (GH₵9) | GH₵8 | + 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $25,000 (GH₵4,426) | GH₵2,204 | + 101% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $3.67 (GH₵0.65) | GH₵0.67 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $642 (GH₵114) | GH₵257 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $32 (GH₵5.62) | GH₵8 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 343 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Quilmes (Argentina) is 57% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵34,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵14,621
(ARS $82,593)
in Quilmes.
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