- 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 | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (GH₵53) | GH₵56 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (GH₵35) | GH₵28 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.36 (GH₵19) | GH₵17 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 (GH₵4.55) | GH₵10 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.08 (GH₵14) | GH₵11 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.62 (GH₵16) | GH₵11 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (GH₵30) | GH₵39 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.71 (GH₵16) | GH₵17 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.24 (GH₵19) | GH₵10 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.80 (GH₵8) | GH₵4.37 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (GH₵53) | GH₵29 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (GH₵11) | GH₵4.95 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,888 (GH₵12,816) | GH₵11,045 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,288 (GH₵10,157) | GH₵5,252 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $121 (GH₵537) | GH₵457 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,645 (GH₵7,303) | GH₵4,531 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,273 (GH₵5,648) | GH₵2,083 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $60 (GH₵268) | GH₵227 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (GH₵226) | GH₵97 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $356 (GH₵1,582) | GH₵2,183 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $168 (GH₵747) | GH₵590 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (GH₵49) | GH₵38 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (GH₵110) | GH₵50 | + 119% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (GH₵213) | GH₵165 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (GH₵167) | GH₵104 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (GH₵385) | GH₵270 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (GH₵446) | GH₵282 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (GH₵97,647) | GH₵42,068 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (GH₵4.13) | GH₵4.04 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $71 (GH₵315) | GH₵150 | + 110% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (GH₵75) | GH₵49 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (GH₵34) | GH₵20 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (GH₵93) | GH₵28 | + 236% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $90 (GH₵400) | GH₵153 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (GH₵35) | GH₵20 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.11 (GH₵18) | GH₵18 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.86 (GH₵22) | GH₵19 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.59 (GH₵16) | GH₵9 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (GH₵8) | GH₵12 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (GH₵97) | GH₵26 | + 269% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (GH₵211) | GH₵91 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (GH₵107) | GH₵56 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $190 (GH₵842) | GH₵74 | + 1037% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (GH₵222) | GH₵226 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (GH₵57) | GH₵20 | + 187% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.05 (GH₵18) | GH₵13 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.75 (GH₵17) | GH₵8 | + 112% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $439 (GH₵1,950) | GH₵2,070 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (GH₵0.22) | GH₵0.47 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (GH₵178) | GH₵289 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.85 (GH₵26) | GH₵8 | + 226% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,415 prices entered by 364 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵50,248
($11,321)
in San Diego, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵33,000
in Accra.
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