Cost of living in Accra, Ghana vs Auckland, New Zealand
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Accra (Ghana) is 37% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵31 (NZ$8) | NZ$20 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵32 (NZ$8) | NZ$13 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵32 (NZ$8) | NZ$8 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵11 (NZ$2.77) | NZ$2.16 | + 28% | |
12 eggs, large | GH₵14 (NZ$3.49) | NZ$7 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵17 (NZ$4.01) | NZ$6 | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵45 (NZ$11) | NZ$7 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵14 (NZ$3.41) | NZ$3.90 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵11 (NZ$2.75) | NZ$3.13 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵7 (NZ$1.65) | NZ$4.22 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵54 (NZ$13) | NZ$20 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵10 (NZ$2.42) | NZ$3.71 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵6 (NZ$1.57) | NZ$2.27 | - 31% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 56% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵6,846 (NZ$1,658) | NZ$3,054 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵4,424 (NZ$1,072) | NZ$2,639 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵430 (NZ$104) | NZ$309 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵4,566 (NZ$1,106) | NZ$2,363 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,320 (NZ$562) | NZ$2,102 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵245 (NZ$59) | NZ$197 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵147 (NZ$36) | NZ$76 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,541 (NZ$373) | NZ$734 | - 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵589 (NZ$143) | NZ$243 | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵27 (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵36 (NZ$9) | NZ$28 | - 68% | |
Clothes | - 56% | |||
Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 56% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵153 (NZ$37) | NZ$117 | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵158 (NZ$38) | NZ$67 | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵263 (NZ$64) | NZ$192 | - 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵279 (NZ$68) | NZ$228 | - 70% | |
Transportation | - 73% | |||
Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 73% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵59,581 (NZ$14,433) | NZ$34,283 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵5.00 (NZ$1.21) | NZ$2.06 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵177 (NZ$43) | NZ$213 | - 80% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵52 (NZ$13) | NZ$30 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 50% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵16 (NZ$3.96) | NZ$12 | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵21 (NZ$5.14) | NZ$5.55 | - 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵161 (NZ$39) | NZ$64 | - 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵23 (NZ$5.47) | NZ$9 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵13 (NZ$3.19) | NZ$7 | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵24 (NZ$5.79) | NZ$7 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵8 (NZ$1.97) | NZ$3.92 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | GH₵6 (NZ$1.46) | NZ$3.83 | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵23 (NZ$5.68) | NZ$37 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 58% | |||
Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 58% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵125 (NZ$30) | NZ$61 | - 50% | |
2 tickets to the movies | GH₵59 (NZ$14) | NZ$35 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵275 (NZ$67) | NZ$232 | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵245 (NZ$59) | NZ$129 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵29 (NZ$7) | NZ$18 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵18 (NZ$4.32) | NZ$5.07 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (NZ$1.97) | NZ$12 | - 83% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵1,740 (NZ$422) | NZ$689 | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.41 (NZ$0.10) | NZ$0.33 | - 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵249 (NZ$60) | NZ$80 | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵11 (NZ$2.77) | NZ$34 | - 92% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 58% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,400 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$3,513 (GH₵14,501) in Accra.
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