- Cost of Living
- United States
- Ghana
- San Diego, California
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Diego, California, United States compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (GH₵51) | GH₵43 | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (GH₵32) | GH₵30 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.36 (GH₵19) | GH₵19 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (GH₵3.91) | GH₵10 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.08 (GH₵13) | GH₵12 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.62 (GH₵16) | GH₵12 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (GH₵29) | GH₵37 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.71 (GH₵16) | GH₵15 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.24 (GH₵18) | GH₵10 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.80 (GH₵8) | GH₵5.32 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (GH₵51) | GH₵26 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.95 (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (GH₵11) | GH₵5.42 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,888 (GH₵12,383) | GH₵8,304 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,288 (GH₵9,814) | GH₵4,896 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $121 (GH₵518) | GH₵325 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,645 (GH₵7,057) | GH₵3,366 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,273 (GH₵5,457) | GH₵1,403 | + 289% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $60 (GH₵259) | GH₵244 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (GH₵218) | GH₵108 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $436 (GH₵1,868) | GH₵2,180 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $123 (GH₵526) | GH₵632 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (GH₵43) | GH₵35 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (GH₵96) | GH₵38 | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (GH₵205) | GH₵172 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (GH₵161) | GH₵103 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (GH₵377) | GH₵280 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (GH₵431) | GH₵302 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (GH₵94,347) | GH₵60,367 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (GH₵3.99) | GH₵3.62 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $71 (GH₵304) | GH₵150 | + 103% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (GH₵72) | GH₵46 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 101% | |||
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (GH₵33) | GH₵20 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (GH₵69) | GH₵31 | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $133 (GH₵572) | GH₵160 | + 257% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (GH₵35) | GH₵24 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.94 (GH₵17) | GH₵18 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.51 (GH₵24) | GH₵16 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.36 (GH₵14) | GH₵9 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.13 (GH₵9) | GH₵11 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (GH₵84) | GH₵25 | + 238% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (GH₵200) | GH₵73 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (GH₵103) | GH₵54 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $121 (GH₵520) | GH₵76 | + 581% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (GH₵214) | GH₵229 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (GH₵53) | GH₵21 | + 154% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.05 (GH₵17) | GH₵13 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.75 (GH₵16) | GH₵8 | + 107% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $216 (GH₵927) | GH₵809 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (GH₵0.21) | GH₵0.47 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (GH₵172) | GH₵312 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.85 (GH₵25) | GH₵8 | + 209% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵24,911
($5,809)
in San Diego, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵15,625
in Accra.
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