- 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% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (GH₵53) | GH₵43 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (GH₵31) | GH₵30 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.44 (GH₵17) | GH₵19 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 (GH₵4.47) | GH₵10 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.32 (GH₵11) | GH₵12 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.14 (GH₵10) | GH₵12 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (GH₵38) | GH₵37 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.88 (GH₵9) | GH₵15 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.72 (GH₵3.45) | GH₵5.32 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (GH₵34) | GH₵26 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.71 (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (GH₵7) | GH₵5.42 | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 21% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €852 (GH₵4,086) | GH₵8,304 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €641 (GH₵3,076) | GH₵4,896 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €187 (GH₵899) | GH₵325 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €564 (GH₵2,705) | GH₵3,366 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €388 (GH₵1,860) | GH₵1,403 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €122 (GH₵586) | GH₵244 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (GH₵98) | GH₵108 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €462 (GH₵2,218) | GH₵2,180 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (GH₵522) | GH₵632 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.29 (GH₵25) | GH₵35 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (GH₵48) | GH₵38 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 59% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €71 (GH₵342) | GH₵172 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (GH₵160) | GH₵103 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (GH₵361) | GH₵280 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €104 (GH₵498) | GH₵302 | + 65% | |
| 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 | €19,500 (GH₵93,520) | GH₵60,367 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (GH₵7) | GH₵3.62 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (GH₵335) | GH₵150 | + 123% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (GH₵86) | GH₵46 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (GH₵34) | GH₵20 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (GH₵43) | GH₵31 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (GH₵240) | GH₵160 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €1.97 (GH₵9) | GH₵24 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.15 (GH₵10) | GH₵18 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.16 (GH₵10) | GH₵16 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.02 (GH₵4.89) | GH₵9 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.14 (GH₵5.45) | GH₵11 | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (GH₵83) | GH₵25 | + 233% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 34% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (GH₵201) | GH₵73 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (GH₵94) | GH₵54 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €158 (GH₵759) | GH₵76 | + 893% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (GH₵317) | GH₵229 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (GH₵36) | GH₵21 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.89 (GH₵14) | GH₵13 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.03 (GH₵15) | GH₵8 | + 87% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €116 (GH₵556) | GH₵809 | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (GH₵0.46) | GH₵0.47 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (GH₵141) | GH₵312 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.44 (GH₵26) | GH₵8 | + 222% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 407 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Saarbrücken (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵18,229
(€3,801)
in Saarbrücken
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵15,625
in Accra.
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