- Cost of Living
- Guernsey
- Ghana
- Saint Peter Port
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saint Peter Port, Guernsey compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saint Peter Port (Guernsey) is 46% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 (GH₵90) | GH₵38 | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £7 (GH₵40) | GH₵28 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.98 (GH₵23) | GH₵19 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.15 (GH₵7) | GH₵10 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.80 (GH₵22) | GH₵11 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.78 (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.30 (GH₵30) | GH₵31 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.17 (GH₵12) | GH₵15 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.52 (GH₵9) | GH₵8 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.48 (GH₵8) | GH₵5.25 | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (GH₵43) | GH₵23 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £2.01 (GH₵12) | GH₵9 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.73 (GH₵4.19) | GH₵4.32 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Saint Peter Port (Guernsey) is 50% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,749 (GH₵10,024) | GH₵11,197 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £1,366 (GH₵7,831) | GH₵4,896 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £250 (GH₵1,433) | GH₵325 | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,233 (GH₵7,069) | GH₵3,326 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £972 (GH₵5,570) | GH₵1,403 | + 297% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £185 (GH₵1,060) | GH₵244 | + 334% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £27 (GH₵155) | GH₵108 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £200 (GH₵1,146) | GH₵2,180 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £125 (GH₵716) | GH₵632 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.00 (GH₵23) | GH₵35 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £11 (GH₵64) | GH₵38 | + 67% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Saint Peter Port (Guernsey) is 21% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £70 (GH₵401) | GH₵172 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | GH₵103 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £60 (GH₵344) | GH₵280 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £55 (GH₵315) | GH₵302 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Saint Peter Port (Guernsey) is 42% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | GH₵59,955 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.16 (GH₵7) | GH₵3.62 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £43 (GH₵248) | GH₵150 | + 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵46 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Saint Peter Port (Guernsey) is 50% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (GH₵37) | GH₵20 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £16 (GH₵92) | GH₵31 | + 192% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £54 (GH₵309) | GH₵160 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £4.00 (GH₵23) | GH₵24 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.50 (GH₵14) | GH₵18 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.00 (GH₵11) | GH₵16 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.00 (GH₵11) | GH₵9 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £2.00 (GH₵11) | GH₵11 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (GH₵86) | GH₵25 | + 246% | |
| Entertainment | + 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Saint Peter Port (Guernsey) is 81% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £39 (GH₵224) | GH₵73 | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £24 (GH₵138) | GH₵54 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £30 (GH₵172) | GH₵76 | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £77 (GH₵440) | GH₵229 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £6.00 (GH₵34) | GH₵21 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £4.50 (GH₵26) | GH₵13 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.89 (GH₵22) | GH₵8 | + 187% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £85 (GH₵487) | GH₵812 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £85 (GH₵484) | GH₵312 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (GH₵43) | GH₵8 | + 429% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 343 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Saint Peter Port (Guernsey) is 51% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵55,685
(£9,717)
in Saint Peter Port
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵37,000
in Accra.
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