- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ghana
- Saarbrücken
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saarbrücken, Germany compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 3% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (GH₵54) | GH₵38 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (GH₵34) | GH₵28 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.18 (GH₵16) | GH₵19 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.77 (GH₵3.96) | GH₵10 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.66 (GH₵9) | GH₵11 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.11 (GH₵11) | GH₵11 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.86 (GH₵20) | GH₵31 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.95 (GH₵10) | GH₵15 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (GH₵8) | GH₵8 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.68 (GH₵3.47) | GH₵5.25 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (GH₵39) | GH₵23 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.71 (GH₵9) | GH₵9 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 (GH₵4.71) | GH₵4.32 | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 28% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €852 (GH₵4,376) | GH₵11,197 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €650 (GH₵3,339) | GH₵4,896 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (GH₵835) | GH₵325 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €520 (GH₵2,672) | GH₵3,326 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €367 (GH₵1,884) | GH₵1,403 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €103 (GH₵531) | GH₵244 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (GH₵111) | GH₵108 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €446 (GH₵2,291) | GH₵2,180 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €103 (GH₵527) | GH₵632 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.00 (GH₵26) | GH₵35 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (GH₵60) | GH₵38 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 73% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (GH₵366) | GH₵172 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (GH₵172) | GH₵103 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (GH₵387) | GH₵280 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (GH₵533) | GH₵302 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 96% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,750 (GH₵106,598) | GH₵59,955 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (GH₵7) | GH₵3.62 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €59 (GH₵303) | GH₵150 | + 101% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (GH₵92) | GH₵46 | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (GH₵36) | GH₵20 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (GH₵46) | GH₵31 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (GH₵257) | GH₵160 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €1.97 (GH₵10) | GH₵24 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.15 (GH₵11) | GH₵18 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.45 (GH₵13) | GH₵16 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.02 (GH₵5.24) | GH₵9 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.22 (GH₵6) | GH₵11 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (GH₵96) | GH₵25 | + 285% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 37% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (GH₵203) | GH₵73 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (GH₵105) | GH₵54 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €158 (GH₵813) | GH₵76 | + 964% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (GH₵302) | GH₵229 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (GH₵38) | GH₵21 | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.89 (GH₵15) | GH₵13 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.05 (GH₵16) | GH₵8 | + 101% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €116 (GH₵595) | GH₵812 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (GH₵0.49) | GH₵0.47 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (GH₵151) | GH₵312 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.44 (GH₵28) | GH₵8 | + 244% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 426 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 15% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵37,801
(€7,358)
in Saarbrücken
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵33,000
in Accra.
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