- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- India
- Accra
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Accra, Ghana compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 49% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵38 (₨549) | ₨150 | + 266% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵26 (₨379) | ₨300 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵19 (₨269) | ₨225 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵11 (₨154) | ₨50 | + 208% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵16 (₨235) | ₨80 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵10 (₨142) | ₨30 | + 372% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵32 (₨462) | ₨300 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵13 (₨195) | ₨120 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵8 (₨123) | ₨80 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵5.41 (₨79) | ₨100 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵23 (₨341) | ₨850 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵9 (₨138) | ₨80 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.54 (₨66) | ₨100 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 188% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 188% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵12,000 (₨174,416) | ₨10,165 | + 1616% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵4,858 (₨70,609) | ₨7,000 | + 909% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵325 (₨4,724) | ₨5,041 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵1,704 (₨24,760) | ₨10,500 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵1,403 (₨20,388) | ₨10,000 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵244 (₨3,553) | ₨8,000 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵108 (₨1,576) | ₨1,000 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵2,180 (₨31,685) | ₨100,000 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵632 (₨9,192) | ₨25,000 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 (₨513) | ₨300 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵39 (₨565) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 44% cheaper than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵172 (₨2,499) | ₨2,500 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵103 (₨1,504) | ₨4,000 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵280 (₨4,070) | ₨4,000 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵302 (₨4,394) | ₨3,000 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 96% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵53,700 (₨780,508) | ₨570,000 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.88 (₨56) | ₨66 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵150 (₨2,185) | ₨400 | + 446% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵47 (₨682) | ₨438 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 12% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵20 (₨288) | ₨80 | + 260% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵31 (₨456) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵163 (₨2,370) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵24 (₨349) | ₨50 | + 599% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵18 (₨263) | ₨100 | + 163% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵16 (₨240) | ₨100 | + 140% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵9 (₨135) | ₨300 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (₨168) | ₨100 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵25 (₨361) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 28% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵90 (₨1,301) | ₨1,000 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵54 (₨782) | ₨400 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵76 (₨1,110) | ₨2,000 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵236 (₨3,432) | ₨5,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵21 (₨305) | ₨800 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵13 (₨194) | ₨80 | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵7 (₨108) | ₨100 | + 8% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | GH₵2,394 (₨34,803) | ₨30,000 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.47 (₨7) | ₨1.50 | + 360% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵312 (₨4,535) | ₨1,500 | + 202% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵8 (₨118) | ₨200 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 308 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 71% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨49,707
(GH₵3,420)
in Accra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨29,000
in Aizawl.
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