- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- China
- Accra
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Accra, Ghana compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 61% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵56 (元80) | 元26 | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵28 (元39) | 元25 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵17 (元24) | 元8 | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (元15) | 元15 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵11 (元16) | 元9 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵11 (元15) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵39 (元55) | 元83 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵17 (元24) | 元6 | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵10 (元14) | 元5.66 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵4.37 (元6) | 元4.00 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵29 (元41) | 元80 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵10 (元14) | 元8 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.95 (元7) | 元6 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 171% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 171% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵11,045 (元15,701) | 元3,286 | + 378% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵5,252 (元7,465) | 元2,010 | + 271% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵457 (元649) | 元483 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵4,531 (元6,440) | 元2,375 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,083 (元2,961) | 元1,454 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵227 (元323) | 元100 | + 223% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵97 (元137) | 元65 | + 110% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵2,183 (元3,103) | 元10,000 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵590 (元838) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵38 (元53) | 元38 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵50 (元72) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 32% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵165 (元235) | 元509 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵104 (元148) | 元100 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵270 (元384) | 元680 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵282 (元401) | 元1,500 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 14% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵42,068 (元59,798) | 元183,333 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.04 (元5.75) | 元7 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵150 (元214) | 元117 | + 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵49 (元70) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 52% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵20 (元29) | 元15 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵28 (元39) | 元10 | + 293% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵153 (元217) | 元100 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵20 (元28) | 元15 | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵18 (元26) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵19 (元27) | 元28 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵9 (元13) | 元7 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (元17) | 元7 | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵26 (元37) | 元40 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 10% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵91 (元129) | 元100 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵56 (元80) | 元112 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵74 (元105) | 元120 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵226 (元321) | 元195 | + 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵20 (元28) | 元50 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵13 (元19) | 元38 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (元11) | 元15 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵2,070 (元2,942) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.47 (元0.67) | 元1.00 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵289 (元410) | 元168 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵8 (元11) | 元40 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 189 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.421
CNY
/
GHS
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 47% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元13,205
(GH₵9,289)
in Accra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,000
in Zhengzhou.
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