- Cost of Living
- United States
- Ghana
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware, United States compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (GH₵59) | GH₵38 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (GH₵28) | GH₵28 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.48 (GH₵20) | GH₵19 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (GH₵3.77) | GH₵10 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.26 (GH₵19) | GH₵11 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.15 (GH₵23) | GH₵11 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $28 (GH₵121) | GH₵31 | + 298% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $12 (GH₵54) | GH₵15 | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.10 (GH₵9) | GH₵8 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.76 (GH₵8) | GH₵5.25 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $29 (GH₵128) | GH₵23 | + 458% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.82 (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.59 (GH₵11) | GH₵4.32 | + 164% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,543 (GH₵6,800) | GH₵11,197 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,117 (GH₵4,925) | GH₵4,896 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $236 (GH₵1,042) | GH₵325 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $908 (GH₵4,004) | GH₵3,326 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $605 (GH₵2,669) | GH₵1,403 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $151 (GH₵667) | GH₵244 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (GH₵198) | GH₵108 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (GH₵1,546) | GH₵2,180 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $60 (GH₵265) | GH₵632 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (GH₵54) | GH₵35 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (GH₵154) | GH₵38 | + 305% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $60 (GH₵265) | GH₵172 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (GH₵158) | GH₵103 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (GH₵348) | GH₵280 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | GH₵302 | - | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | GH₵59,955 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (GH₵2.45) | GH₵3.62 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | GH₵150 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵46 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (GH₵53) | GH₵20 | + 167% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | GH₵31 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (GH₵444) | GH₵160 | + 177% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.00 (GH₵26) | GH₵24 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.82 (GH₵17) | GH₵18 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (GH₵38) | GH₵16 | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (GH₵18) | GH₵9 | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (GH₵110) | GH₵25 | + 344% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (GH₵196) | GH₵73 | + 170% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (GH₵97) | GH₵54 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | GH₵76 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (GH₵309) | GH₵229 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (GH₵41) | GH₵21 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (GH₵22) | GH₵13 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (GH₵22) | GH₵8 | + 183% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $160 (GH₵705) | GH₵812 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (GH₵165) | GH₵312 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.55 (GH₵24) | GH₵8 | + 201% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 413 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵44,426
($10,077)
in Wilmington, Delaware
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵34,000
in Accra.
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