Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 61% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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| Food | + 57% | |||
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| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 57% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Accra | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵111 (1,331 Dinar) | 848 Dinar | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵87 (1,034 Dinar) | 638 Dinar | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵53 (628 Dinar) | 401 Dinar | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵25 (297 Dinar) | 134 Dinar | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵27 (317 Dinar) | 253 Dinar | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵36 (432 Dinar) | 94 Dinar | + 359% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵92 (1,099 Dinar) | 611 Dinar | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵38 (454 Dinar) | 366 Dinar | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵31 (367 Dinar) | 79 Dinar | + 365% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵11 (131 Dinar) | 243 Dinar | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵99 (1,179 Dinar) | 1,582 Dinar | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵21 (252 Dinar) | 147 Dinar | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵11 (133 Dinar) | 49 Dinar | + 174% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 77% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Accra | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵14,176 (169,352 Dinar) | 71,076 Dinar | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵7,672 (91,651 Dinar) | 47,872 Dinar | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,278 (15,266 Dinar) | 5,802 Dinar | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵8,531 (101,921 Dinar) | 62,203 Dinar | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,530 (30,225 Dinar) | 32,495 Dinar | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵589 (7,040 Dinar) | 4,039 Dinar | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵279 (3,330 Dinar) | 1,780 Dinar | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵3,892 (46,493 Dinar) | 55,193 Dinar | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,155 (13,792 Dinar) | 25,142 Dinar | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵83 (996 Dinar) | 762 Dinar | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵68 (816 Dinar) | 574 Dinar | + 42% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 10% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Accra | Algiers | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵286 (3,413 Dinar) | 5,392 Dinar | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵591 (7,064 Dinar) | 5,634 Dinar | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,477 (17,644 Dinar) | 10,779 Dinar | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵361 (4,307 Dinar) | 10,890 Dinar | - 60% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 76% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Accra | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵170,484 (2,036,680 Dinar) | 4,034,430 Dinar | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵12 (148 Dinar) | 44 Dinar | + 236% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵486 (5,803 Dinar) | 1,434 Dinar | + 305% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵222 (2,653 Dinar) | 533 Dinar | + 398% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 59% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Accra | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵51 (614 Dinar) | 280 Dinar | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵56 (664 Dinar) | 422 Dinar | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵591 (7,058 Dinar) | 1,782 Dinar | + 296% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵41 (489 Dinar) | 293 Dinar | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵43 (511 Dinar) | 482 Dinar | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵47 (560 Dinar) | 284 Dinar | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵22 (261 Dinar) | 211 Dinar | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵16 (187 Dinar) | 309 Dinar | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵49 (580 Dinar) | 364 Dinar | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 50% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Accra | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵253 (3,027 Dinar) | 2,203 Dinar | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵168 (2,011 Dinar) | 963 Dinar | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵300 (3,589 Dinar) | 2,645 Dinar | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵452 (5,405 Dinar) | 5,604 Dinar | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵113 (1,351 Dinar) | 867 Dinar | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵71 (843 Dinar) | 340 Dinar | + 148% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵13 (159 Dinar) | 394 Dinar | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵12,858 (153,608 Dinar) | 72,557 Dinar | + 112% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵1.98 (24 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 124% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵377 (4,500 Dinar) | 4,050 Dinar | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵21 (257 Dinar) | 339 Dinar | - 24% | |
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TOTAL | + 61% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 630 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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