- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- India
- Accra
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Accra, Ghana compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 55% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵56 (₨831) | ₨150 | + 454% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵28 (₨409) | ₨300 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵17 (₨246) | ₨225 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (₨156) | ₨99 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵11 (₨170) | ₨79 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵11 (₨161) | ₨30 | + 438% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵39 (₨578) | ₨300 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵17 (₨246) | ₨162 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵10 (₨145) | ₨80 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵4.37 (₨65) | ₨100 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵29 (₨430) | ₨850 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵10 (₨150) | ₨80 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.95 (₨73) | ₨100 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 223% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 223% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵11,045 (₨163,703) | ₨10,165 | + 1510% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵5,252 (₨77,836) | ₨7,000 | + 1012% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵457 (₨6,771) | ₨5,041 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,195 (₨76,995) | ₨10,500 | + 633% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,083 (₨30,868) | ₨10,000 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵227 (₨3,368) | ₨8,000 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵97 (₨1,433) | ₨1,000 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵2,183 (₨32,355) | ₨100,000 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵590 (₨8,737) | ₨25,000 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵38 (₨557) | ₨300 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵50 (₨746) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 46% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵165 (₨2,450) | ₨2,500 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵104 (₨1,540) | ₨4,000 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵270 (₨4,006) | ₨4,000 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵282 (₨4,177) | ₨3,000 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 69% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵42,068 (₨623,488) | ₨570,000 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.04 (₨60) | ₨66 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵150 (₨2,228) | ₨500 | + 346% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵49 (₨729) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 13% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵20 (₨302) | ₨80 | + 277% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵28 (₨409) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵153 (₨2,261) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵20 (₨293) | ₨50 | + 486% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵18 (₨269) | ₨100 | + 169% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵19 (₨279) | ₨100 | + 179% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵9 (₨136) | ₨300 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (₨180) | ₨100 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵26 (₨389) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 21% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵91 (₨1,347) | ₨1,000 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵56 (₨836) | ₨400 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵74 (₨1,097) | ₨2,000 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵226 (₨3,342) | ₨5,000 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵20 (₨293) | ₨800 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵13 (₨197) | ₨80 | + 147% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (₨117) | ₨100 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵2,070 (₨30,675) | ₨30,000 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.47 (₨7) | ₨1.50 | + 367% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵289 (₨4,278) | ₨1,500 | + 185% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵8 (₨118) | ₨200 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 250 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 73% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨55,496
(GH₵3,744)
in Accra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨32,000
in Aizawl.
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