- 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 | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (GH₵53) | GH₵38 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (GH₵34) | GH₵28 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.36 (GH₵19) | GH₵19 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (GH₵4.20) | GH₵10 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.08 (GH₵14) | GH₵11 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.62 (GH₵16) | GH₵11 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (GH₵30) | GH₵31 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.71 (GH₵16) | GH₵15 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.24 (GH₵19) | GH₵8 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.80 (GH₵8) | GH₵5.25 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (GH₵53) | GH₵23 | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.95 (GH₵9) | GH₵9 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (GH₵11) | GH₵4.32 | + 155% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,888 (GH₵12,701) | GH₵11,197 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,288 (GH₵10,065) | GH₵4,896 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $121 (GH₵532) | GH₵325 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,645 (GH₵7,238) | GH₵3,326 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,273 (GH₵5,597) | GH₵1,403 | + 299% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $60 (GH₵266) | GH₵244 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (GH₵224) | GH₵108 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $428 (GH₵1,880) | GH₵2,180 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (GH₵558) | GH₵632 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (GH₵46) | GH₵35 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (GH₵89) | GH₵38 | + 133% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (GH₵211) | GH₵172 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (GH₵165) | GH₵103 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (GH₵378) | GH₵280 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (GH₵442) | GH₵302 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (GH₵96,767) | GH₵59,955 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (GH₵4.09) | GH₵3.62 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $71 (GH₵312) | GH₵150 | + 108% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (GH₵75) | GH₵46 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (GH₵37) | GH₵20 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (GH₵79) | GH₵31 | + 152% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $135 (GH₵593) | GH₵160 | + 270% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (GH₵36) | GH₵24 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.95 (GH₵17) | GH₵18 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.01 (GH₵22) | GH₵16 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (GH₵15) | GH₵9 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.08 (GH₵9) | GH₵11 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (GH₵91) | GH₵25 | + 266% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (GH₵215) | GH₵73 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (GH₵106) | GH₵54 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $135 (GH₵595) | GH₵76 | + 679% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (GH₵220) | GH₵229 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (GH₵55) | GH₵21 | + 164% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.05 (GH₵18) | GH₵13 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.75 (GH₵16) | GH₵8 | + 112% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $220 (GH₵966) | GH₵812 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (GH₵0.22) | GH₵0.47 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (GH₵176) | GH₵312 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.85 (GH₵26) | GH₵8 | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,364 prices entered by 359 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵49,033
($11,148)
in San Diego, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵31,000
in Accra.
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