- 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 | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 23% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (GH₵31) | GH₵38 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.14 (GH₵27) | GH₵28 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (GH₵17) | GH₵19 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.57 (GH₵2.95) | GH₵10 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €0.90 (GH₵4.67) | GH₵11 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.40 (GH₵7) | GH₵11 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.10 (GH₵16) | GH₵31 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.30 (GH₵7) | GH₵15 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (GH₵8) | GH₵8 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.70 (GH₵3.63) | GH₵5.25 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €2.50 (GH₵13) | GH₵23 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.51 (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (GH₵4.93) | GH₵4.32 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 49% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €650 (GH₵3,370) | GH₵11,197 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €350 (GH₵1,815) | GH₵4,896 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €60 (GH₵311) | GH₵325 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €350 (GH₵1,815) | GH₵3,025 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €225 (GH₵1,167) | GH₵1,403 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €30 (GH₵156) | GH₵244 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (GH₵130) | GH₵108 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €350 (GH₵1,815) | GH₵2,180 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (GH₵502) | GH₵632 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | GH₵35 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (GH₵36) | GH₵38 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 54% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 (GH₵363) | GH₵172 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (GH₵156) | GH₵103 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (GH₵407) | GH₵280 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (GH₵311) | GH₵302 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 60% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,131 (GH₵125,107) | GH₵53,700 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (GH₵8) | GH₵3.62 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (GH₵181) | GH₵150 | + 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵46 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 32% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (GH₵36) | GH₵20 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (GH₵10) | GH₵31 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (GH₵273) | GH₵160 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.89 (GH₵20) | GH₵24 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.22 (GH₵22) | GH₵18 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.04 (GH₵21) | GH₵16 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (GH₵12) | GH₵11 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (GH₵91) | GH₵25 | + 266% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 11% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €16 (GH₵84) | GH₵73 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €10 (GH₵52) | GH₵54 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (GH₵104) | GH₵76 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (GH₵181) | GH₵229 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.10 (GH₵26) | GH₵21 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €0.80 (GH₵4.15) | GH₵13 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.80 (GH₵9) | GH₵8 | + 20% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €170 (GH₵882) | GH₵812 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (GH₵1.19) | GH₵0.47 | + 151% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (GH₵207) | GH₵312 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.20 (GH₵22) | GH₵8 | + 168% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 336 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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Cost of living in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 8% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵32,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵29,298
(€5,651)
in Vila Nova de Gaia.
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