- Cost of Living
- United States
- Ghana
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware, United States compared to Accra, Ghana
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| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (GH₵68) | GH₵72 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (GH₵31) | GH₵32 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.26 (GH₵20) | GH₵16 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (GH₵4.09) | GH₵10 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.22 (GH₵20) | GH₵11 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.30 (GH₵25) | GH₵11 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $16 (GH₵75) | GH₵39 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $10 (GH₵46) | GH₵17 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.04 (GH₵10) | GH₵10 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.29 (GH₵11) | GH₵4.37 | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $22 (GH₵103) | GH₵37 | + 180% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.69 (GH₵13) | GH₵4.95 | + 160% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,533 (GH₵7,326) | GH₵11,521 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,102 (GH₵5,266) | GH₵5,451 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $197 (GH₵940) | GH₵526 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,177 (GH₵5,626) | GH₵5,120 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $914 (GH₵4,368) | GH₵2,072 | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $362 (GH₵1,728) | GH₵227 | + 660% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (GH₵215) | GH₵100 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (GH₵1,676) | GH₵2,183 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $60 (GH₵287) | GH₵590 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (GH₵41) | GH₵38 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (GH₵108) | GH₵59 | + 82% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (GH₵230) | GH₵154 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (GH₵231) | GH₵105 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (GH₵378) | GH₵270 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | GH₵255 | - | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,400 (GH₵97,481) | GH₵42,068 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (GH₵2.75) | GH₵4.12 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $82 (GH₵393) | GH₵150 | + 162% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵47 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (GH₵57) | GH₵19 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | GH₵28 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (GH₵504) | GH₵165 | + 206% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (GH₵32) | GH₵21 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (GH₵18) | GH₵17 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (GH₵31) | GH₵23 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.01 (GH₵24) | GH₵8 | + 197% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.73 (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (GH₵95) | GH₵25 | + 282% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (GH₵232) | GH₵97 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (GH₵92) | GH₵56 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | GH₵138 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (GH₵286) | GH₵222 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (GH₵42) | GH₵19 | + 125% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (GH₵24) | GH₵12 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.41 (GH₵26) | GH₵8 | + 230% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (GH₵2,050) | GH₵2,204 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.67 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (GH₵179) | GH₵257 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.55 (GH₵27) | GH₵8 | + 229% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 373 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵54,645
($11,436)
in Wilmington, Delaware
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵37,000
in Accra.
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