- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- India
- Accra
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Accra, Ghana compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 10% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵43 (₨634) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵30 (₨442) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵19 (₨279) | ₨150 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (₨143) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵12 (₨173) | ₨60 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵12 (₨182) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵37 (₨556) | ₨500 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (₨220) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵10 (₨148) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵5.32 (₨79) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵26 (₨389) | ₨1,000 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵9 (₨131) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵5.42 (₨81) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 18% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵8,304 (₨123,326) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵4,896 (₨72,706) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵325 (₨4,827) | ₨5,083 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵3,366 (₨49,983) | ₨6,000 | + 733% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵1,403 (₨20,831) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵244 (₨3,630) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵108 (₨1,610) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵2,180 (₨32,375) | ₨150,000 | - 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵632 (₨9,392) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 (₨524) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵38 (₨566) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵172 (₨2,554) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵103 (₨1,536) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵280 (₨4,159) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵302 (₨4,489) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵60,367 (₨896,504) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.62 (₨54) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵150 (₨2,232) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵46 (₨684) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵20 (₨294) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵31 (₨466) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵160 (₨2,379) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵24 (₨357) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵18 (₨268) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵16 (₨245) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵9 (₨138) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵11 (₨168) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵25 (₨368) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵73 (₨1,079) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵54 (₨799) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵76 (₨1,134) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵229 (₨3,407) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵21 (₨312) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵13 (₨199) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (₨116) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | GH₵809 (₨12,008) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.47 (₨7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵312 (₨4,633) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵8 (₨121) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 331 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 15% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨358,939
(GH₵24,169)
in Accra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨312,500
in Aizawl.
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