- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Ghana
- Sibiu
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sibiu, Romania compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sibiu (Romania) is 36% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 lei (GH₵29) | GH₵38 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (GH₵19) | GH₵26 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (GH₵15) | GH₵19 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.57 lei (GH₵4.11) | GH₵11 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 lei (GH₵9) | GH₵16 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.95 lei (GH₵5.70) | GH₵10 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 lei (GH₵19) | GH₵32 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.06 lei (GH₵3.52) | GH₵13 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.42 lei (GH₵2.79) | GH₵8 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.21 lei (GH₵3.69) | GH₵5.41 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (GH₵34) | GH₵23 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.94 lei (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (GH₵2.49) | GH₵4.54 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Sibiu (Romania) is 67% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,488 lei (GH₵1,714) | GH₵12,000 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,181 lei (GH₵1,361) | GH₵4,858 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 401 lei (GH₵461) | GH₵325 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 990 lei (GH₵1,141) | GH₵2,089 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 653 lei (GH₵752) | GH₵1,403 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 232 lei (GH₵267) | GH₵244 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (GH₵38) | GH₵108 | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,173 lei (GH₵2,503) | GH₵2,180 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 lei (GH₵437) | GH₵632 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (GH₵42) | GH₵35 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 lei (GH₵22) | GH₵39 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Sibiu (Romania) is 75% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 270 lei (GH₵311) | GH₵172 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 193 lei (GH₵222) | GH₵103 | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291 lei (GH₵335) | GH₵280 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242 lei (GH₵278) | GH₵302 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Sibiu (Romania) is 2% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,161 lei (GH₵114,213) | GH₵53,700 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.55 lei (GH₵6) | GH₵3.88 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 lei (GH₵58) | GH₵150 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (GH₵21) | GH₵47 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Sibiu (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 lei (GH₵40) | GH₵20 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (GH₵23) | GH₵31 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 143 lei (GH₵165) | GH₵163 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 lei (GH₵19) | GH₵24 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (GH₵12) | GH₵18 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (GH₵16) | GH₵16 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.41 lei (GH₵6) | GH₵9 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (GH₵11) | GH₵12 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 lei (GH₵24) | GH₵25 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Sibiu (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 lei (GH₵61) | GH₵90 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 31 lei (GH₵35) | GH₵54 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43 lei (GH₵49) | GH₵76 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 86 lei (GH₵99) | GH₵236 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (GH₵20) | GH₵21 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (GH₵9) | GH₵13 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.83 lei (GH₵7) | GH₵7 | - 10% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 1,500 lei (GH₵1,728) | GH₵2,394 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 lei (GH₵1.00) | GH₵0.47 | + 111% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 148 lei (GH₵170) | GH₵312 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 lei (GH₵16) | GH₵8 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 338 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sibiu (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵35,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵22,854
(19,842 lei)
in Sibiu.
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