- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ghana
- Saarbrücken
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saarbrücken, Germany compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (GH₵60) | GH₵38 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (GH₵35) | GH₵26 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.23 (GH₵17) | GH₵19 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (GH₵4.20) | GH₵11 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.74 (GH₵9) | GH₵16 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.22 (GH₵12) | GH₵10 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.17 (GH₵22) | GH₵32 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.96 (GH₵10) | GH₵13 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (GH₵8) | GH₵8 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.68 (GH₵3.55) | GH₵5.41 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (GH₵39) | GH₵23 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.71 (GH₵9) | GH₵9 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (GH₵5.26) | GH₵4.54 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 23% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €892 (GH₵4,688) | GH₵12,000 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €657 (GH₵3,452) | GH₵4,858 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (GH₵762) | GH₵325 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €543 (GH₵2,852) | GH₵1,704 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €353 (GH₵1,858) | GH₵1,403 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €89 (GH₵467) | GH₵244 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €22 (GH₵114) | GH₵108 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €522 (GH₵2,745) | GH₵2,180 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (GH₵421) | GH₵632 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.00 (GH₵26) | GH₵35 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (GH₵65) | GH₵39 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 49% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 (GH₵368) | GH₵172 | + 114% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €21 (GH₵110) | GH₵103 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (GH₵447) | GH₵280 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €112 (GH₵587) | GH₵302 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 98% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,167 (GH₵111,293) | GH₵53,700 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.38 (GH₵7) | GH₵3.88 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (GH₵297) | GH₵150 | + 98% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (GH₵93) | GH₵47 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 40% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (GH₵42) | GH₵20 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (GH₵55) | GH₵31 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €68 (GH₵355) | GH₵163 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.70 (GH₵14) | GH₵24 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.48 (GH₵13) | GH₵18 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.64 (GH₵14) | GH₵16 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.14 (GH₵5.99) | GH₵9 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.37 (GH₵7) | GH₵12 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (GH₵96) | GH₵25 | + 288% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 37% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (GH₵200) | GH₵90 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (GH₵103) | GH₵54 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €117 (GH₵613) | GH₵76 | + 703% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €58 (GH₵307) | GH₵236 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (GH₵39) | GH₵21 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.02 (GH₵16) | GH₵13 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.05 (GH₵16) | GH₵7 | + 115% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €549 (GH₵2,887) | GH₵2,394 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (GH₵0.62) | GH₵0.47 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (GH₵152) | GH₵312 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.30 (GH₵28) | GH₵8 | + 243% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 420 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 19% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵42,811
(€8,142)
in Saarbrücken
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵36,000
in Accra.
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