- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Ghana
- Sibiu
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sibiu, Romania compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sibiu (Romania) is 40% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 lei (GH₵33) | GH₵56 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (GH₵19) | GH₵28 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (GH₵13) | GH₵17 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.68 lei (GH₵4.29) | GH₵10 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 lei (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.93 lei (GH₵5.75) | GH₵11 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (GH₵17) | GH₵39 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.06 lei (GH₵3.57) | GH₵17 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.42 lei (GH₵2.82) | GH₵10 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.21 lei (GH₵3.74) | GH₵4.37 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (GH₵34) | GH₵29 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.94 lei (GH₵7) | GH₵10 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (GH₵2.53) | GH₵4.95 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Sibiu (Romania) is 70% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,488 lei (GH₵1,736) | GH₵11,045 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,181 lei (GH₵1,378) | GH₵5,252 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 375 lei (GH₵437) | GH₵457 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000 lei (GH₵1,166) | GH₵4,531 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 636 lei (GH₵741) | GH₵2,083 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 232 lei (GH₵271) | GH₵227 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (GH₵39) | GH₵97 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,173 lei (GH₵2,534) | GH₵2,183 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 lei (GH₵442) | GH₵590 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (GH₵42) | GH₵38 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 lei (GH₵18) | GH₵50 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Sibiu (Romania) is 84% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 270 lei (GH₵315) | GH₵165 | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 193 lei (GH₵225) | GH₵104 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291 lei (GH₵339) | GH₵270 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242 lei (GH₵282) | GH₵282 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Sibiu (Romania) is 5% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,161 lei (GH₵115,671) | GH₵42,068 | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.51 lei (GH₵6) | GH₵4.04 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 51 lei (GH₵60) | GH₵150 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (GH₵21) | GH₵49 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Sibiu (Romania) is 5% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 lei (GH₵40) | GH₵20 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (GH₵23) | GH₵28 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 143 lei (GH₵167) | GH₵153 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 lei (GH₵20) | GH₵20 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (GH₵12) | GH₵18 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (GH₵16) | GH₵19 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.41 lei (GH₵6) | GH₵9 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (GH₵11) | GH₵12 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 lei (GH₵24) | GH₵26 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Sibiu (Romania) is 28% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 lei (GH₵62) | GH₵91 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 31 lei (GH₵36) | GH₵56 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43 lei (GH₵50) | GH₵74 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 86 lei (GH₵100) | GH₵226 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (GH₵20) | GH₵20 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (GH₵9) | GH₵13 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.83 lei (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500 lei (GH₵1,750) | GH₵2,070 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei (GH₵0.87) | GH₵0.47 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 lei (GH₵126) | GH₵289 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 lei (GH₵17) | GH₵8 | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 240 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.166
GHS
/
RON
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Cost of living in Sibiu (Romania) is 37% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵34,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵21,304
(18,263 lei)
in Sibiu.
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