- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- India
- Accra
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Accra, Ghana compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 62% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵72 (₨1,025) | ₨150 | + 584% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵32 (₨448) | ₨300 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵16 (₨230) | ₨225 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (₨149) | ₨99 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵11 (₨154) | ₨79 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵11 (₨155) | ₨30 | + 416% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵39 (₨554) | ₨300 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵17 (₨236) | ₨162 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵10 (₨139) | ₨80 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵4.37 (₨62) | ₨100 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵37 (₨521) | ₨850 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵10 (₨144) | ₨80 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.95 (₨70) | ₨100 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 187% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵11,521 (₨163,689) | ₨20,330 | + 705% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵5,451 (₨77,447) | ₨7,000 | + 1006% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵526 (₨7,468) | ₨5,041 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,120 (₨72,738) | ₨10,500 | + 593% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,072 (₨29,440) | ₨10,000 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵227 (₨3,229) | ₨8,000 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵100 (₨1,418) | ₨1,000 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵2,183 (₨31,016) | ₨100,000 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵590 (₨8,376) | ₨25,000 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵38 (₨534) | ₨300 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵59 (₨841) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 49% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵154 (₨2,192) | ₨2,500 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵105 (₨1,488) | ₨4,000 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵270 (₨3,839) | ₨4,000 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵255 (₨3,621) | ₨3,000 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 66% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵42,068 (₨597,688) | ₨570,000 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.12 (₨59) | ₨66 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵150 (₨2,135) | ₨500 | + 327% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵47 (₨661) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 9% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵19 (₨274) | ₨80 | + 243% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵28 (₨397) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵165 (₨2,341) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵21 (₨297) | ₨50 | + 495% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵17 (₨242) | ₨100 | + 142% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵23 (₨326) | ₨100 | + 226% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵8 (₨115) | ₨300 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵11 (₨154) | ₨100 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵25 (₨355) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 21% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵97 (₨1,382) | ₨1,000 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵56 (₨791) | ₨400 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵138 (₨1,954) | ₨2,000 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵222 (₨3,156) | ₨5,000 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵19 (₨267) | ₨800 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵12 (₨164) | ₨80 | + 105% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (₨112) | ₨100 | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵2,204 (₨31,314) | ₨30,000 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.67 (₨10) | ₨1.50 | + 539% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵257 (₨3,650) | ₨1,500 | + 143% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵8 (₨115) | ₨200 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 301 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 68% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨99,210
(GH₵6,983)
in Accra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨59,000
in Aizawl.
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