Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 15% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 23% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Accra | Santiago | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵126 (CH$7,943) | CH$14,031 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵161 (CH$10,143) | CH$6,349 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵107 (CH$6,718) | CH$2,698 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵26 (CH$1,621) | CH$961 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵34 (CH$2,175) | CH$2,661 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵60 (CH$3,765) | CH$1,413 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵196 (CH$12,359) | CH$5,146 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵48 (CH$3,017) | CH$1,508 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵42 (CH$2,648) | CH$1,073 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵8 (CH$528) | CH$1,169 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵117 (CH$7,357) | CH$6,372 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵23 (CH$1,466) | CH$1,880 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵14 (CH$887) | CH$615 | + 44% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 21% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Accra | Santiago | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵12,211 (CH$770,156) | CH$925,601 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵6,745 (CH$425,422) | CH$591,757 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵479 (CH$30,221) | CH$70,296 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵9,116 (CH$574,904) | CH$602,186 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵1,664 (CH$104,934) | CH$382,967 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵265 (CH$16,727) | CH$44,685 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵300 (CH$18,895) | CH$16,264 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵3,444 (CH$217,218) | CH$243,546 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵821 (CH$51,782) | CH$78,850 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵108 (CH$6,790) | CH$8,134 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵84 (CH$5,297) | CH$10,327 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 53% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Accra | Santiago | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵246 (CH$15,537) | CH$42,652 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵244 (CH$15,400) | CH$28,699 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵539 (CH$33,963) | CH$65,323 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵478 (CH$30,158) | CH$75,570 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 17% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Accra | Santiago | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵193,557 (CH$12,207,377) | CH$14,896,900 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵10 (CH$651) | CH$1,185 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵537 (CH$33,846) | CH$42,503 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵220 (CH$13,857) | CH$5,712 | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 32% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Accra | Santiago | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵179 (CH$11,313) | CH$3,393 | + 233% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵43 (CH$2,696) | CH$10,081 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵312 (CH$19,684) | CH$34,005 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵91 (CH$5,719) | CH$4,684 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵26 (CH$1,653) | CH$4,210 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵92 (CH$5,794) | CH$3,754 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵13 (CH$789) | CH$1,987 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵15 (CH$950) | CH$2,102 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵53 (CH$3,345) | CH$15,620 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 31% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Accra | Santiago | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵255 (CH$16,088) | CH$26,043 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵148 (CH$9,342) | CH$10,854 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵464 (CH$29,249) | CH$21,934 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵487 (CH$30,705) | CH$43,011 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵21 (CH$1,315) | CH$7,888 | - 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵43 (CH$2,709) | CH$3,820 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵13 (CH$797) | CH$2,996 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵1,740 (CH$109,741) | CH$657,595 | - 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵4.72 (CH$298) | CH$131 | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵365 (CH$23,027) | CH$42,706 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵37 (CH$2,325) | CH$4,368 | - 47% | |
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TOTAL | - 15% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,678 prices entered by 468 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2022.
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