- Cost of Living
- China
- Ghana
- Tai'an
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tai'an, China compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Tai'an (China) is 40% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元25 (GH₵18) | GH₵56 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (GH₵23) | GH₵28 | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元8 (GH₵5.34) | GH₵17 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | 元7 (GH₵4.72) | GH₵11 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (GH₵4.72) | GH₵11 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元35 (GH₵25) | GH₵39 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元7 (GH₵5.05) | GH₵17 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (GH₵5.08) | GH₵10 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.70 (GH₵3.30) | GH₵4.37 | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元73 (GH₵51) | GH₵29 | + 76% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元14 (GH₵10) | GH₵10 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (GH₵5.15) | GH₵4.95 | + 4% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Tai'an (China) is 78% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,461 (GH₵1,028) | GH₵11,045 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,200 (GH₵844) | GH₵5,252 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元471 (GH₵331) | GH₵457 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,500 (GH₵1,055) | GH₵4,531 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元700 (GH₵492) | GH₵2,083 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元200 (GH₵141) | GH₵227 | - 38% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元51 (GH₵36) | GH₵97 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元2,285 (GH₵1,608) | GH₵2,183 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元657 (GH₵462) | GH₵590 | - 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元44 (GH₵31) | GH₵38 | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元25 (GH₵18) | GH₵50 | - 65% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Tai'an (China) is 40% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元316 (GH₵222) | GH₵165 | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元234 (GH₵164) | GH₵104 | + 58% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元423 (GH₵297) | GH₵270 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元405 (GH₵285) | GH₵282 | + 1% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Tai'an (China) is 23% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元250,728 (GH₵176,403) | GH₵42,068 | + 319% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (GH₵4.94) | GH₵4.04 | + 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元85 (GH₵60) | GH₵150 | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元19 (GH₵14) | GH₵49 | - 73% | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in Tai'an (China) is 22% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元33 (GH₵23) | GH₵20 | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元12 (GH₵8) | GH₵28 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元400 (GH₵281) | GH₵153 | + 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元21 (GH₵15) | GH₵20 | - 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (GH₵26) | GH₵18 | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (GH₵18) | GH₵19 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (GH₵9) | GH₵12 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元15 (GH₵11) | GH₵26 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Tai'an (China) is 18% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元62 (GH₵43) | GH₵91 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元43 (GH₵30) | GH₵56 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,000 (GH₵704) | GH₵74 | + 850% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元400 (GH₵281) | GH₵226 | + 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (GH₵35) | GH₵20 | + 78% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (GH₵23) | GH₵13 | + 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (GH₵14) | GH₵8 | + 78% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元4,000 (GH₵2,814) | GH₵2,070 | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.32 (GH₵0.22) | GH₵0.47 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元486 (GH₵342) | GH₵289 | + 19% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (GH₵13) | GH₵8 | + 58% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tai'an (China) is 31% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵33,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵22,683
(元32,241)
in Tai'an.
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