- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Ghana
- Quilmes
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Quilmes, Argentina compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quilmes (Argentina) is 20% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $265 (GH₵72) | GH₵43 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $138 (GH₵38) | GH₵30 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $52 (GH₵14) | GH₵19 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $29 (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $58 (GH₵16) | GH₵12 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $39 (GH₵11) | GH₵12 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $116 (GH₵32) | GH₵37 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $29 (GH₵8) | GH₵15 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $19 (GH₵5.29) | GH₵10 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $44 (GH₵12) | GH₵5.32 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $262 (GH₵71) | GH₵26 | + 172% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $38 (GH₵10) | GH₵9 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $19 (GH₵5.25) | GH₵5.42 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Quilmes (Argentina) is 35% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $14,472 (GH₵3,938) | GH₵11,197 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $9,951 (GH₵2,708) | GH₵4,896 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $888 (GH₵242) | GH₵325 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $9,613 (GH₵2,616) | GH₵3,366 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $4,000 (GH₵1,089) | GH₵1,403 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $2,350 (GH₵640) | GH₵244 | + 162% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $968 (GH₵264) | GH₵108 | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $5,800 (GH₵1,578) | GH₵2,180 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,750 (GH₵476) | GH₵632 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $25 (GH₵7) | GH₵35 | - 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $33 (GH₵9) | GH₵38 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Quilmes (Argentina) is 62% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $968 (GH₵263) | GH₵172 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $788 (GH₵214) | GH₵103 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,164 (GH₵317) | GH₵280 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $708 (GH₵193) | GH₵302 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Quilmes (Argentina) is 4% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $458,320 (GH₵124,724) | GH₵60,367 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $19 (GH₵5.29) | GH₵3.62 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $210 (GH₵57) | GH₵150 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $92 (GH₵25) | GH₵46 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Quilmes (Argentina) is 56% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $58 (GH₵16) | GH₵20 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $71 (GH₵19) | GH₵31 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $250 (GH₵68) | GH₵160 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $20 (GH₵5.44) | GH₵24 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $19 (GH₵5.18) | GH₵18 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $18 (GH₵4.76) | GH₵16 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $19 (GH₵5.08) | GH₵9 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $11 (GH₵3.08) | GH₵11 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $60 (GH₵16) | GH₵25 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Quilmes (Argentina) is 21% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $438 (GH₵119) | GH₵73 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $243 (GH₵66) | GH₵54 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $206 (GH₵56) | GH₵76 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $583 (GH₵159) | GH₵229 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $117 (GH₵32) | GH₵21 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $79 (GH₵22) | GH₵13 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $78 (GH₵21) | GH₵8 | + 174% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | ARS $4,122 (GH₵1,122) | GH₵812 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $2.00 (GH₵0.54) | GH₵0.47 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,179 (GH₵321) | GH₵312 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $49 (GH₵13) | GH₵8 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 357 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Quilmes (Argentina) is 8% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵31,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵28,476
(ARS $104,641)
in Quilmes.
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