- Cost of Living
- Chile
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- Valparaiso
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Valparaiso, Chile compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Valparaiso (Chile) is 29% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$4,333 (GH₵32) | GH₵56 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | CH$3,844 (GH₵28) | GH₵28 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,597 (GH₵12) | GH₵17 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$713 (GH₵5.25) | GH₵10 | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$1,612 (GH₵12) | GH₵11 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$821 (GH₵6) | GH₵11 | - 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$2,826 (GH₵21) | GH₵39 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$538 (GH₵3.96) | GH₵17 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$664 (GH₵4.89) | GH₵10 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$734 (GH₵5.41) | GH₵4.37 | + 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$3,735 (GH₵27) | GH₵29 | - 5% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | CH$1,200 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$522 (GH₵3.84) | GH₵4.95 | - 22% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Valparaiso (Chile) is 47% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | CH$445,731 (GH₵3,281) | GH₵11,045 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | CH$295,693 (GH₵2,177) | GH₵5,252 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$48,465 (GH₵357) | GH₵457 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | CH$350,248 (GH₵2,578) | GH₵4,531 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | CH$240,000 (GH₵1,767) | GH₵2,083 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | CH$50,000 (GH₵368) | GH₵227 | + 62% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | CH$18,500 (GH₵136) | GH₵97 | + 41% | |
40” flat screen TV | CH$240,628 (GH₵1,771) | GH₵2,183 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$72,770 (GH₵536) | GH₵590 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,370 (GH₵54) | GH₵38 | + 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$2,214 (GH₵16) | GH₵50 | - 68% | |
Clothes | + 83% | |||
Clothes in Valparaiso (Chile) is 83% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | CH$36,234 (GH₵267) | GH₵165 | + 61% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | CH$30,529 (GH₵225) | GH₵104 | + 116% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$43,522 (GH₵320) | GH₵270 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$55,000 (GH₵405) | GH₵282 | + 44% | |
Transportation | + 39% | |||
Transportation in Valparaiso (Chile) is 39% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$10,839,000 (GH₵79,795) | GH₵42,068 | + 90% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$779 (GH₵5.74) | GH₵4.04 | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$25,100 (GH₵185) | GH₵150 | + 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$8,803 (GH₵65) | GH₵49 | + 32% | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Valparaiso (Chile) is 9% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,475 (GH₵18) | GH₵20 | - 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,519 (GH₵55) | GH₵28 | + 100% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | CH$21,690 (GH₵160) | GH₵153 | + 5% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | CH$4,300 (GH₵32) | GH₵20 | + 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,034 (GH₵15) | GH₵18 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,500 (GH₵18) | GH₵19 | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,313 (GH₵10) | GH₵9 | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,619 (GH₵12) | GH₵12 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$6,353 (GH₵47) | GH₵26 | + 78% | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in Valparaiso (Chile) is 35% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$20,651 (GH₵152) | GH₵91 | + 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,409 (GH₵55) | GH₵56 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$41,632 (GH₵306) | GH₵74 | + 314% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$28,137 (GH₵207) | GH₵226 | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$3,351 (GH₵25) | GH₵20 | + 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,416 (GH₵18) | GH₵13 | + 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,253 (GH₵17) | GH₵8 | + 111% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | CH$600,000 (GH₵4,417) | GH₵2,070 | + 113% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$80 (GH₵0.59) | GH₵0.47 | + 25% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$32,398 (GH₵239) | GH₵289 | - 17% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,201 (GH₵24) | GH₵8 | + 196% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Valparaiso (Chile) is 11% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵34,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵30,156
(CH$4,096,307)
in Valparaiso.
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