- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- China
- Accra
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Accra, Ghana compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 52% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵43 (元67) | 元43 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵30 (元47) | 元26 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵19 (元30) | 元10 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (元15) | 元18 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵12 (元18) | 元10 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵12 (元19) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵37 (元59) | 元83 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (元23) | 元6 | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵10 (元16) | 元5.66 | + 179% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵5.32 (元8) | 元4.20 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵26 (元41) | 元80 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵9 (元14) | 元8 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵5.42 (元9) | 元6 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 181% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 181% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵11,197 (元17,688) | 元3,286 | + 438% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵4,896 (元7,734) | 元2,010 | + 285% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵325 (元513) | 元483 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵3,366 (元5,317) | 元2,512 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵1,403 (元2,216) | 元1,454 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵244 (元386) | 元100 | + 286% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵108 (元171) | 元65 | + 162% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵2,180 (元3,444) | 元10,000 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵632 (元999) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 (元56) | 元38 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵38 (元60) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 26% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵172 (元272) | 元509 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵103 (元163) | 元100 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵280 (元442) | 元680 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵302 (元478) | 元1,500 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 2% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵60,367 (元95,366) | 元175,811 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.62 (元5.72) | 元7 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵150 (元237) | 元147 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵46 (元73) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 72% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵20 (元31) | 元15 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵31 (元50) | 元10 | + 396% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵160 (元253) | 元100 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵24 (元38) | 元15 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵18 (元29) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵16 (元26) | 元28 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵9 (元15) | 元7 | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵11 (元18) | 元7 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵25 (元39) | 元40 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 3% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵73 (元115) | 元100 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵54 (元85) | 元112 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵76 (元121) | 元120 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵229 (元362) | 元195 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵21 (元33) | 元50 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵13 (元21) | 元38 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (元12) | 元15 | - 20% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | GH₵812 (元1,283) | 元3,000 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.47 (元0.75) | 元1.00 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵312 (元493) | 元168 | + 193% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵8 (元13) | 元40 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 331 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 49% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元14,922
(GH₵9,446)
in Accra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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