- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- China
- Accra
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Accra, Ghana compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 38% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵38 (元57) | 元43 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵28 (元42) | 元26 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵19 (元28) | 元10 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵11 (元16) | 元18 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵13 (元19) | 元10 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵10 (元15) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵32 (元48) | 元83 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵13 (元20) | 元6 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵8 (元13) | 元5.66 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵5.25 (元8) | 元4.20 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵23 (元36) | 元80 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵11 (元16) | 元8 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.30 (元7) | 元6 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 153% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵11,197 (元16,979) | 元3,286 | + 417% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵4,896 (元7,424) | 元2,010 | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵325 (元493) | 元483 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵2,310 (元3,503) | 元2,512 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵1,403 (元2,127) | 元1,454 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵244 (元371) | 元100 | + 271% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵108 (元164) | 元65 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵2,180 (元3,306) | 元10,000 | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵632 (元959) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 (元54) | 元38 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵38 (元58) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 30% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵172 (元261) | 元509 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵103 (元157) | 元100 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵280 (元425) | 元680 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵302 (元458) | 元1,500 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 8% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵53,700 (元81,431) | 元175,811 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.67 (元5.57) | 元7 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵150 (元228) | 元147 | + 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵46 (元70) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 67% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵20 (元30) | 元15 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵31 (元48) | 元10 | + 376% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵160 (元243) | 元100 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵24 (元36) | 元15 | + 143% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵18 (元27) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵16 (元25) | 元28 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵9 (元14) | 元7 | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵11 (元17) | 元7 | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵25 (元38) | 元40 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 12% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵73 (元110) | 元100 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵54 (元82) | 元112 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵76 (元116) | 元120 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵229 (元348) | 元195 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵21 (元32) | 元50 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵13 (元20) | 元38 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (元12) | 元15 | - 24% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | GH₵812 (元1,231) | 元3,000 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.47 (元0.72) | 元1.00 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵312 (元473) | 元168 | + 181% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵8 (元12) | 元40 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 355 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 35% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元13,507
(GH₵8,907)
in Accra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元10,000
in Zhengzhou.
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