- Cost of Living
- United States
- Ghana
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware, United States compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (GH₵63) | GH₵56 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (GH₵29) | GH₵28 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.00 (GH₵18) | GH₵17 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (GH₵3.79) | GH₵10 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.28 (GH₵19) | GH₵11 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.96 (GH₵22) | GH₵11 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $17 (GH₵76) | GH₵39 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $10 (GH₵43) | GH₵17 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.04 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.29 (GH₵10) | GH₵4.37 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $22 (GH₵95) | GH₵29 | + 228% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.97 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.93 (GH₵13) | GH₵4.95 | + 163% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,533 (GH₵6,797) | GH₵11,045 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,099 (GH₵4,871) | GH₵5,252 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $198 (GH₵880) | GH₵457 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,220 (GH₵5,410) | GH₵4,531 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $942 (GH₵4,176) | GH₵2,083 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $479 (GH₵2,125) | GH₵227 | + 835% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (GH₵200) | GH₵97 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (GH₵1,555) | GH₵2,183 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $60 (GH₵266) | GH₵590 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (GH₵38) | GH₵38 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (GH₵100) | GH₵50 | + 98% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (GH₵214) | GH₵165 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $37 (GH₵165) | GH₵104 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (GH₵350) | GH₵270 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | GH₵282 | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,400 (GH₵90,443) | GH₵42,068 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (GH₵2.55) | GH₵4.04 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (GH₵104) | GH₵150 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵49 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (GH₵53) | GH₵20 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | GH₵28 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (GH₵468) | GH₵153 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (GH₵30) | GH₵20 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.66 (GH₵16) | GH₵18 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (GH₵29) | GH₵19 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.01 (GH₵22) | GH₵9 | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.73 (GH₵8) | GH₵12 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (GH₵88) | GH₵26 | + 237% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (GH₵215) | GH₵91 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (GH₵86) | GH₵56 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | GH₵74 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (GH₵265) | GH₵226 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (GH₵39) | GH₵20 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (GH₵22) | GH₵13 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.41 (GH₵24) | GH₵8 | + 205% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (GH₵1,902) | GH₵2,070 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (GH₵166) | GH₵289 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.55 (GH₵25) | GH₵8 | + 208% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 315 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵42,358
($9,554)
in Wilmington, Delaware
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵33,000
in Accra.
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