- Cost of Living
- China
- Ghana
- Tai'an
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tai'an, China compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tai'an (China) is 44% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元25 (GH₵16) | GH₵43 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (GH₵21) | GH₵30 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元8 (GH₵4.88) | GH₵19 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元7 (GH₵4.32) | GH₵12 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (GH₵4.32) | GH₵12 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元35 (GH₵23) | GH₵37 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元7 (GH₵4.62) | GH₵15 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (GH₵4.65) | GH₵10 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.70 (GH₵3.02) | GH₵5.32 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元73 (GH₵47) | GH₵26 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元14 (GH₵9) | GH₵9 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (GH₵4.71) | GH₵5.42 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Tai'an (China) is 79% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,461 (GH₵940) | GH₵11,197 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,200 (GH₵772) | GH₵4,896 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元471 (GH₵303) | GH₵325 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,500 (GH₵965) | GH₵3,366 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元700 (GH₵450) | GH₵1,403 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元200 (GH₵129) | GH₵244 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元51 (GH₵33) | GH₵108 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,285 (GH₵1,471) | GH₵2,180 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元657 (GH₵423) | GH₵632 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元44 (GH₵28) | GH₵35 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元25 (GH₵16) | GH₵38 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Tai'an (China) is 24% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元316 (GH₵203) | GH₵172 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元234 (GH₵150) | GH₵103 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元423 (GH₵272) | GH₵280 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元405 (GH₵261) | GH₵302 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Tai'an (China) is 3% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元250,728 (GH₵161,346) | GH₵60,367 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (GH₵4.51) | GH₵3.62 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元85 (GH₵55) | GH₵150 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元17 (GH₵11) | GH₵46 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Tai'an (China) is 6% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元33 (GH₵21) | GH₵20 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元12 (GH₵8) | GH₵31 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元400 (GH₵257) | GH₵160 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元21 (GH₵13) | GH₵24 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (GH₵24) | GH₵18 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (GH₵17) | GH₵16 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元15 (GH₵10) | GH₵25 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Tai'an (China) is 5% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元62 (GH₵40) | GH₵73 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元43 (GH₵28) | GH₵54 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,000 (GH₵644) | GH₵76 | + 743% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元400 (GH₵257) | GH₵229 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (GH₵32) | GH₵21 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (GH₵21) | GH₵13 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (GH₵13) | GH₵8 | + 65% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元657 (GH₵423) | GH₵812 | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.32 (GH₵0.20) | GH₵0.47 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元486 (GH₵313) | GH₵312 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (GH₵11) | GH₵8 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 295 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tai'an (China) is 39% 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₵21,190
(元32,929)
in Tai'an.
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