- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Syktyvkar, Russia compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Syktyvkar (Russia) is 30% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 250 (GH₵18) | GH₵56 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 500 (GH₵36) | GH₵28 | + 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 453 (GH₵33) | GH₵17 | + 97% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 56 (GH₵4.00) | GH₵10 | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 76 (GH₵5.44) | GH₵11 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 140 (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 201 (GH₵15) | GH₵39 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 80 (GH₵5.76) | GH₵17 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 60 (GH₵4.32) | GH₵10 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 50 (GH₵3.60) | GH₵4.37 | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 350 (GH₵25) | GH₵29 | - 13% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 79 (GH₵5.68) | GH₵10 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 30 (GH₵2.16) | GH₵4.95 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Syktyvkar (Russia) is 58% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 38,500 (GH₵2,772) | GH₵11,045 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 30,000 (GH₵2,160) | GH₵5,252 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 5,000 (GH₵360) | GH₵457 | - 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | руб 28,000 (GH₵2,016) | GH₵4,531 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | руб 30,782 (GH₵2,216) | GH₵2,083 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | руб 3,000 (GH₵216) | GH₵227 | - 5% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | руб 240 (GH₵17) | GH₵97 | - 82% | |
40” flat screen TV | руб 40,823 (GH₵2,939) | GH₵2,183 | + 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 3,500 (GH₵252) | GH₵590 | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 160 (GH₵12) | GH₵38 | - 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | GH₵50 | - | |
Clothes | + 139% | |||
Clothes in Syktyvkar (Russia) is 139% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 2,500 (GH₵180) | GH₵165 | + 9% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 5,115 (GH₵368) | GH₵104 | + 254% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 4,000 (GH₵288) | GH₵270 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,000 (GH₵216) | GH₵282 | - 23% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Syktyvkar (Russia) is 10% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,238,850 (GH₵161,194) | GH₵42,068 | + 283% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 30 (GH₵2.18) | GH₵4.04 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 810 (GH₵58) | GH₵150 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵49 | - | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Syktyvkar (Russia) is 36% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 250 (GH₵18) | GH₵20 | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | GH₵28 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | GH₵153 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | GH₵20 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 60 (GH₵4.32) | GH₵18 | - 76% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 120 (GH₵9) | GH₵19 | - 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 60 (GH₵4.32) | GH₵9 | - 53% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 30 (GH₵2.16) | GH₵12 | - 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 300 (GH₵22) | GH₵26 | - 18% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in Syktyvkar (Russia) is 12% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 800 (GH₵58) | GH₵91 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | GH₵56 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,600 (GH₵115) | GH₵74 | + 56% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,000 (GH₵216) | GH₵226 | - 4% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 250 (GH₵18) | GH₵20 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | GH₵13 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 352 (GH₵25) | GH₵8 | + 222% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | GH₵2,070 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.47 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 1,500 (GH₵108) | GH₵289 | - 63% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | GH₵8 | - | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Syktyvkar (Russia) is 27% 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₵25,594
(руб 355,482)
in Syktyvkar.
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