- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- China
- Accra
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Accra, Ghana vs Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 72% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵60 (83元) | 32元 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵30 (41元) | 26元 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵21 (29元) | 9元 | + 235% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵12 (16元) | 14元 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵11 (15元) | 12元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵8 (11元) | 7元 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵35 (49元) | 58元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵14 (19元) | 7元 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵12 (17元) | 7元 | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵4.58 (6元) | 5.01元 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵38 (53元) | 60元 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵11 (15元) | 7元 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵5.15 (7元) | 7元 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 125% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵10,001 (13,874元) | 3,567元 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵4,602 (6,384元) | 2,125元 | + 200% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵561 (778元) | 833元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,035 (6,984元) | 2,333元 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,348 (3,258元) | 1,533元 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵243 (337元) | 300元 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵153 (212元) | 78元 | + 171% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵2,098 (2,911元) | 8,000元 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵598 (829元) | 2,000元 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵41 (58元) | 44元 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵59 (82元) | 50元 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 44% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵154 (214元) | 467元 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵118 (164元) | 250元 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵250 (347元) | 553元 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵228 (316元) | 950元 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 5% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵42,068 (58,358元) | 155,000元 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.19 (5.81元) | 7元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵167 (231元) | 138元 | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵54 (75元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 42% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵19 (26元) | 15元 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵25 (35元) | 10元 | + 254% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵157 (218元) | 100元 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵20 (28元) | 15元 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵16 (22元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵24 (33元) | 28元 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵8 (11元) | 7元 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵8 (11元) | 7元 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵18 (25元) | 40元 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 12% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵105 (146元) | 100元 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵62 (86元) | 112元 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵220 (305元) | 120元 | + 154% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵210 (291元) | 195元 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵20 (28元) | 50元 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵12 (16元) | 38元 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (12元) | 15元 | - 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵1,944 (2,697元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.77 (1.06元) | 1.00元 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵254 (353元) | 168元 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵9 (12元) | 40元 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 390 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 42% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 15,670元
(GH₵11,296)
in Accra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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