- 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 | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 32% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €6.00 (GH₵33) | GH₵72 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.31 (GH₵29) | GH₵32 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.25 (GH₵18) | GH₵17 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.65 (GH₵3.59) | GH₵10 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €0.90 (GH₵4.94) | GH₵11 | - 54% | |
| 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₵3.84) | GH₵4.37 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €2.50 (GH₵14) | GH₵37 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.65 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (GH₵5.21) | GH₵4.95 | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 53% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €650 (GH₵3,565) | GH₵11,521 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €350 (GH₵1,920) | GH₵5,451 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €60 (GH₵329) | GH₵526 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €350 (GH₵1,920) | GH₵5,120 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €225 (GH₵1,234) | GH₵2,072 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €30 (GH₵165) | GH₵227 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (GH₵137) | GH₵100 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €325 (GH₵1,781) | GH₵2,183 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (GH₵436) | GH₵590 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | GH₵38 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (GH₵38) | GH₵59 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 72% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €70 (GH₵384) | GH₵154 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (GH₵165) | GH₵105 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (GH₵461) | GH₵270 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (GH₵329) | GH₵255 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 74% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,131 (GH₵132,353) | GH₵42,068 | + 215% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (GH₵9) | GH₵4.12 | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (GH₵192) | GH₵150 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵47 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 44% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (GH₵38) | GH₵19 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €2.00 (GH₵11) | GH₵28 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (GH₵297) | GH₵165 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.89 (GH₵21) | GH₵21 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.22 (GH₵23) | GH₵17 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.04 (GH₵22) | GH₵23 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (GH₵9) | GH₵8 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.29 (GH₵13) | GH₵11 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (GH₵103) | GH₵25 | + 313% | |
| 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₵97 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €10 (GH₵55) | GH₵56 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (GH₵221) | GH₵138 | + 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (GH₵192) | GH₵222 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.00 (GH₵27) | GH₵19 | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €0.80 (GH₵4.39) | GH₵12 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.80 (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €500 (GH₵2,742) | GH₵2,204 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (GH₵1.26) | GH₵0.67 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (GH₵219) | GH₵257 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.20 (GH₵23) | GH₵8 | + 186% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 305 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Vila Nova de Gaia (Portugal) is 10% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵36,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵32,331
(€5,895)
in Vila Nova de Gaia.
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