- Cost of Living
- Portugal
- Ghana
- Vila Nova de Gaia
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 26% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (GH₵33) | GH₵56 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.36 (GH₵29) | GH₵28 | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (GH₵18) | GH₵17 | + 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.65 (GH₵3.60) | GH₵10 | - 66% | |
12 eggs, large | €0.90 (GH₵4.94) | GH₵11 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.40 (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.10 (GH₵17) | GH₵39 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.30 (GH₵7) | GH₵17 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (GH₵3.85) | GH₵4.37 | - 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €2.50 (GH₵14) | GH₵29 | - 53% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.57 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (GH₵5.22) | GH₵4.95 | + 5% | |
Housing | - 50% | |||
Housing in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 50% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €650 (GH₵3,571) | GH₵11,045 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €350 (GH₵1,923) | GH₵5,252 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €60 (GH₵330) | GH₵457 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €350 (GH₵1,923) | GH₵4,531 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €225 (GH₵1,236) | GH₵2,083 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €30 (GH₵165) | GH₵227 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (GH₵137) | GH₵97 | + 42% | |
40” flat screen TV | €325 (GH₵1,784) | GH₵2,183 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (GH₵437) | GH₵590 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | GH₵38 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (GH₵38) | GH₵50 | - 25% | |
Clothes | + 69% | |||
Clothes in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 69% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 (GH₵385) | GH₵165 | + 133% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (GH₵165) | GH₵104 | + 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (GH₵461) | GH₵270 | + 71% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (GH₵330) | GH₵282 | + 17% | |
Transportation | + 77% | |||
Transportation in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 77% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,131 (GH₵132,555) | GH₵42,068 | + 215% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.67 (GH₵9) | GH₵4.04 | + 127% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (GH₵192) | GH₵150 | + 28% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵49 | - | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 48% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (GH₵38) | GH₵20 | + 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (GH₵11) | GH₵28 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (GH₵297) | GH₵153 | + 95% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.89 (GH₵21) | GH₵20 | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.22 (GH₵23) | GH₵18 | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.04 (GH₵22) | GH₵19 | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (GH₵10) | GH₵9 | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (GH₵13) | GH₵12 | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (GH₵103) | GH₵26 | + 294% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 14% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €17 (GH₵95) | GH₵91 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €10 (GH₵55) | GH₵56 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (GH₵221) | GH₵74 | + 198% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (GH₵192) | GH₵226 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.00 (GH₵27) | GH₵20 | + 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €0.80 (GH₵4.39) | GH₵13 | - 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.80 (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 26% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €500 (GH₵2,747) | GH₵2,070 | + 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (GH₵1.26) | GH₵0.47 | + 168% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (GH₵220) | GH₵289 | - 24% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.20 (GH₵23) | GH₵8 | + 189% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 7% 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₵30,829
(€5,612)
in Vila Nova de Gaia.
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