Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 12% more expensive than in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia)
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Accra (Ghana) is 12% more expensive than in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) | ||||
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Accra | Yoshkar-Ola | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵99 (руб 702) | руб 130 | + 440% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵80 (руб 564) | руб 1,000 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵48 (руб 339) | руб 500 | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵25 (руб 176) | руб 100 | + 76% | |
12 eggs, large | GH₵28 (руб 197) | руб 200 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵31 (руб 218) | руб 150 | + 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵98 (руб 694) | руб 400 | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵37 (руб 261) | руб 150 | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵25 (руб 179) | руб 200 | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵12 (руб 85) | руб 150 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵109 (руб 772) | руб 443 | + 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵23 (руб 161) | руб 200 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵12 (руб 84) | руб 30 | + 176% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Accra (Ghana) is about the same as in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) | ||||
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Accra | Yoshkar-Ola | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵14,189 (руб 100,187) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵8,562 (руб 60,451) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,092 (руб 7,711) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵8,531 (руб 60,238) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵3,650 (руб 25,773) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵589 (руб 4,161) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵351 (руб 2,476) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | GH₵3,225 (руб 22,769) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵822 (руб 5,804) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵93 (руб 655) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵76 (руб 540) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is about the same as in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) | ||||
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Accra | Yoshkar-Ola | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵286 (руб 2,017) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵591 (руб 4,175) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,477 (руб 10,428) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵361 (руб 2,545) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 12% more expensive than in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) | ||||
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Accra | Yoshkar-Ola | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵170,484 (руб 1,203,735) | руб 972,500 | + 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵12 (руб 84) | руб 52 | + 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵486 (руб 3,430) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵233 (руб 1,643) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is about the same as in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) | ||||
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Accra | Yoshkar-Ola | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵51 (руб 363) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵56 (руб 393) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵591 (руб 4,171) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵41 (руб 289) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵43 (руб 302) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵47 (руб 331) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵22 (руб 154) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | GH₵16 (руб 110) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵49 (руб 343) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is about the same as in Yoshkar-Ola (Russia) | ||||
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Accra | Yoshkar-Ola | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵253 (руб 1,789) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | GH₵168 (руб 1,188) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵300 (руб 2,121) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵452 (руб 3,194) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵113 (руб 798) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵71 (руб 498) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵13 (руб 94) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵12,858 (руб 90,786) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵1.98 (руб 14) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵377 (руб 2,660) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵22 (руб 157) | - | - | |
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 227 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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