- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- India
- Accra
- Aizawl
- Comparison
Cost of living in Accra, Ghana compared to Aizawl, India
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 6% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵38 (₨552) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵28 (₨407) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵19 (₨272) | ₨150 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (₨141) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵11 (₨154) | ₨60 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵11 (₨159) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵31 (₨446) | ₨500 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (₨220) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵8 (₨123) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵5.25 (₨77) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵23 (₨335) | ₨1,000 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵9 (₨128) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.32 (₨63) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 16% more expensive than in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵11,197 (₨163,555) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵4,896 (₨71,513) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵325 (₨4,748) | ₨5,083 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵3,326 (₨48,578) | ₨6,000 | + 710% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵1,403 (₨20,490) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵244 (₨3,571) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵108 (₨1,583) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵2,180 (₨31,843) | ₨150,000 | - 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵632 (₨9,238) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 (₨515) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵38 (₨557) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵172 (₨2,512) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵103 (₨1,511) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵280 (₨4,091) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵302 (₨4,415) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵59,955 (₨875,786) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.62 (₨53) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵150 (₨2,196) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵46 (₨673) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵20 (₨289) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵31 (₨459) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵160 (₨2,340) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵24 (₨351) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵18 (₨264) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵16 (₨241) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵9 (₨135) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵11 (₨165) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵25 (₨362) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is in Aizawl (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵73 (₨1,061) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵54 (₨785) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵76 (₨1,116) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵229 (₨3,351) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵21 (₨307) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵13 (₨195) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (₨114) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | GH₵812 (₨11,859) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.47 (₨7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵312 (₨4,557) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵8 (₨119) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 308 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 12% more expensive than in Aizawl (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨555,023
(GH₵37,996)
in Accra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨496,000
in Aizawl.
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