- Cost of Living
- United States
- Ghana
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware, United States compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 67% 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₵26 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.18 (GH₵18) | GH₵19 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (GH₵3.78) | GH₵11 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.88 (GH₵17) | GH₵16 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.15 (GH₵23) | GH₵10 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $28 (GH₵122) | GH₵32 | + 283% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $12 (GH₵54) | GH₵13 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.10 (GH₵9) | GH₵8 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.76 (GH₵8) | GH₵5.41 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $29 (GH₵128) | GH₵23 | + 447% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.82 (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.59 (GH₵11) | GH₵4.54 | + 152% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,530 (GH₵6,761) | GH₵12,000 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,117 (GH₵4,938) | GH₵4,858 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $191 (GH₵843) | GH₵325 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $908 (GH₵4,013) | GH₵1,704 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $605 (GH₵2,675) | GH₵1,403 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $151 (GH₵669) | GH₵244 | + 174% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (GH₵199) | GH₵108 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (GH₵1,549) | 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₵155) | GH₵39 | + 298% | |
| 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₵159) | GH₵103 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (GH₵349) | GH₵280 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | GH₵302 | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | GH₵53,700 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (GH₵2.48) | GH₵3.88 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | GH₵150 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵47 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (GH₵53) | GH₵20 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | GH₵31 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (GH₵445) | GH₵163 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.00 (GH₵27) | 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 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (GH₵18) | GH₵9 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.90 (GH₵8) | GH₵12 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (GH₵110) | GH₵25 | + 345% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (GH₵197) | GH₵90 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (GH₵97) | GH₵54 | + 81% | |
| 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₵236 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (GH₵41) | GH₵21 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (GH₵22) | GH₵13 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.41 (GH₵24) | GH₵7 | + 222% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | GH₵2,394 | - | |
| 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₵312 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.55 (GH₵25) | GH₵8 | + 202% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 359 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵47,840
($10,827)
in Wilmington, Delaware
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵37,000
in Accra.
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