- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ghana
- Saarbrücken
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saarbrücken, Germany compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (GH₵64) | GH₵56 | + 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (GH₵38) | GH₵28 | + 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (GH₵18) | GH₵17 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (GH₵4.55) | GH₵10 | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.12 (GH₵12) | GH₵11 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.41 (GH₵13) | GH₵11 | + 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.35 (GH₵24) | GH₵39 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (GH₵12) | GH₵17 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.57 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.78 (GH₵4.27) | GH₵4.37 | - 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (GH₵40) | GH₵29 | + 39% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.68 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.09 (GH₵5.94) | GH₵4.95 | + 20% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 25% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €927 (GH₵5,041) | GH₵11,045 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €668 (GH₵3,635) | GH₵5,252 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €167 (GH₵911) | GH₵457 | + 99% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €553 (GH₵3,005) | GH₵4,531 | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €379 (GH₵2,060) | GH₵2,083 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €101 (GH₵551) | GH₵227 | + 142% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (GH₵124) | GH₵97 | + 29% | |
40” flat screen TV | €476 (GH₵2,591) | GH₵2,183 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (GH₵599) | GH₵590 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.67 (GH₵31) | GH₵38 | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (GH₵62) | GH₵50 | + 23% | |
Clothes | + 62% | |||
Clothes in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 62% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €63 (GH₵344) | GH₵165 | + 108% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €26 (GH₵144) | GH₵104 | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (GH₵453) | GH₵270 | + 68% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (GH₵534) | GH₵282 | + 90% | |
Transportation | + 116% | |||
Transportation in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 116% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,160 (GH₵115,079) | GH₵42,068 | + 174% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.04 | + 84% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €58 (GH₵316) | GH₵150 | + 111% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (GH₵97) | GH₵49 | + 96% | |
Personal Care | + 30% | |||
Personal Care in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 30% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.98 (GH₵33) | GH₵20 | + 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (GH₵42) | GH₵28 | + 50% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (GH₵307) | GH₵153 | + 101% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.77 (GH₵15) | GH₵20 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.47 (GH₵13) | GH₵18 | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.26 (GH₵12) | GH₵19 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.18 (GH₵6) | GH₵9 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.51 (GH₵8) | GH₵12 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (GH₵101) | GH₵26 | + 285% | |
Entertainment | + 49% | |||
Entertainment in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 49% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (GH₵184) | GH₵91 | + 102% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (GH₵111) | GH₵56 | + 97% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €125 (GH₵682) | GH₵74 | + 821% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (GH₵290) | GH₵226 | + 29% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (GH₵41) | GH₵20 | + 106% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.02 (GH₵16) | GH₵13 | + 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.98 (GH₵16) | GH₵8 | + 106% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €493 (GH₵2,683) | GH₵2,070 | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (GH₵1.01) | GH₵0.47 | + 113% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €32 (GH₵177) | GH₵289 | - 39% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.50 (GH₵30) | GH₵8 | + 275% | |
TOTAL | + 20% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.438
GHS
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵42,125
(€7,746)
in Saarbrücken
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵35,000
in Accra.
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