Cost of living in Accra, Ghana vs Riga, Latvia
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is about the same as in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵31 (€4.44) | €9 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵32 (€4.47) | €5.74 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵32 (€4.52) | €2.81 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵11 (€1.61) | €1.02 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵14 (€2.03) | €1.91 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵17 (€2.33) | €1.80 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵45 (€6) | €3.15 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵14 (€1.98) | €1.25 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵11 (€1.60) | €0.51 | + 215% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵7 (€0.96) | €1.37 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵54 (€8) | €11 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵10 (€1.41) | €1.76 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵6 (€0.91) | €0.77 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is about the same as in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵6,846 (€965) | €738 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵4,424 (€624) | €508 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵430 (€61) | €132 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵4,566 (€644) | €503 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,320 (€327) | €367 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵245 (€34) | €109 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵147 (€21) | €14 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,541 (€217) | €340 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵589 (€83) | €95 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵27 (€3.86) | €10 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵36 (€5.12) | €9 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 49% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵153 (€22) | €72 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵158 (€22) | €34 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵263 (€37) | €84 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵279 (€39) | €81 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 47% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵59,581 (€8,398) | €18,569 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵5.00 (€0.70) | €1.27 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵177 (€25) | €48 | - 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵52 (€7) | €5.75 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 49% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵16 (€2.31) | €7 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵21 (€2.99) | €16 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵161 (€23) | €37 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵23 (€3.18) | €3.97 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵13 (€1.86) | €2.84 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵24 (€3.37) | €2.59 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵8 (€1.15) | €1.50 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵6 (€0.85) | €2.11 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵23 (€3.30) | €16 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 38% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵125 (€18) | €25 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵59 (€8) | €16 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵275 (€39) | €63 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵245 (€35) | €45 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵29 (€4.09) | €7 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵18 (€2.51) | €3.13 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (€1.14) | €3.54 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵1,740 (€245) | €457 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.41 (€0.06) | €0.14 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵261 (€37) | €43 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵11 (€1.54) | €4.10 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 400 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 26% cheaper than in Riga (Latvia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,200 in Riga you would need to make just about €1,632 (GH₵11,579) in Accra.
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