- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- China
- Accra
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Accra, Ghana compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 79% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵69 (99元) | 32元 | + 207% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵32 (46元) | 26元 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵18 (26元) | 9元 | + 201% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵11 (16元) | 14元 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵10 (14元) | 12元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵8 (12元) | 7元 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵36 (52元) | 58元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (21元) | 7元 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵12 (17元) | 7元 | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵4.29 (6元) | 5.01元 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵35 (50元) | 60元 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵11 (15元) | 7元 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.65 (7元) | 7元 | + 1% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 128% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵9,936 (14,226元) | 3,567元 | + 299% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵5,103 (7,306元) | 2,125元 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵570 (816元) | 833元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵4,445 (6,364元) | 2,333元 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,239 (3,206元) | 1,533元 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵243 (347元) | 300元 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵111 (159元) | 78元 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵2,046 (2,929元) | 8,000元 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵625 (895元) | 2,000元 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵44 (63元) | 44元 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵59 (85元) | 50元 | + 69% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 41% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵154 (221元) | 467元 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵118 (170元) | 250元 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵270 (387元) | 553元 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵228 (326元) | 950元 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 3% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵42,068 (60,228元) | 155,000元 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.12 (5.90元) | 7元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵167 (239元) | 138元 | + 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵52 (74元) | - | - | |
| 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₵19 (27元) | 15元 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵25 (37元) | 10元 | + 265% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵164 (235元) | 100元 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵20 (29元) | 15元 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵16 (22元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵24 (34元) | 28元 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵8 (11元) | 7元 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵11 (16元) | 7元 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵24 (34元) | 40元 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 16% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵110 (157元) | 100元 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵62 (89元) | 112元 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵203 (290元) | 120元 | + 142% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵220 (315元) | 195元 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵20 (28元) | 50元 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵12 (17元) | 38元 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (12元) | 15元 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵1,944 (2,783元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.77 (1.10元) | 1.00元 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵246 (353元) | 168元 | + 109% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵9 (13元) | 40元 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 402 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.432
CNY
/
GHS
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 46% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 16,045元
(GH₵11,207)
in Accra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000元
in Zhengzhou.
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