- Cost of Living
- China
- Ghana
- Tai'an
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tai'an, China compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tai'an (China) is 38% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元25 (GH₵17) | GH₵38 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (GH₵21) | GH₵26 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元8 (GH₵5.06) | GH₵19 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元7 (GH₵4.48) | GH₵16 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (GH₵4.48) | GH₵10 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元35 (GH₵23) | GH₵32 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元7 (GH₵4.79) | GH₵13 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (GH₵4.81) | GH₵8 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.70 (GH₵3.13) | GH₵5.41 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元73 (GH₵48) | GH₵23 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元14 (GH₵10) | GH₵9 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (GH₵4.89) | GH₵4.54 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Tai'an (China) is 77% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,461 (GH₵974) | GH₵12,000 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,200 (GH₵800) | GH₵4,858 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元471 (GH₵314) | GH₵325 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,500 (GH₵1,000) | GH₵2,089 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元700 (GH₵467) | GH₵1,403 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元200 (GH₵133) | GH₵244 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元51 (GH₵34) | GH₵108 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,285 (GH₵1,524) | GH₵2,180 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元657 (GH₵438) | GH₵632 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元44 (GH₵29) | GH₵35 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元25 (GH₵17) | GH₵39 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Tai'an (China) is 29% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元316 (GH₵211) | GH₵172 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元234 (GH₵156) | GH₵103 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元423 (GH₵282) | GH₵280 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元405 (GH₵270) | GH₵302 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Tai'an (China) is 10% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元250,728 (GH₵167,224) | GH₵53,700 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (GH₵4.68) | GH₵3.88 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元85 (GH₵57) | GH₵150 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元17 (GH₵11) | GH₵47 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Tai'an (China) is 10% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元33 (GH₵22) | GH₵20 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元12 (GH₵8) | GH₵31 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元400 (GH₵267) | GH₵163 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元21 (GH₵14) | GH₵24 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元38 (GH₵25) | GH₵18 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (GH₵17) | GH₵16 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元13 (GH₵9) | GH₵12 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元15 (GH₵10) | GH₵25 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Tai'an (China) is 3% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元62 (GH₵41) | GH₵90 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元43 (GH₵29) | GH₵54 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元1,000 (GH₵667) | GH₵76 | + 773% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元400 (GH₵267) | GH₵236 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 (GH₵33) | GH₵21 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (GH₵21) | GH₵13 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元20 (GH₵13) | GH₵7 | + 79% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 元4,000 (GH₵2,668) | GH₵2,394 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.32 (GH₵0.21) | GH₵0.47 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元486 (GH₵324) | GH₵312 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (GH₵12) | GH₵8 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 206 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tai'an (China) is 34% 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₵23,052
(元34,564)
in Tai'an.
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