- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- China
- Accra
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Accra, Ghana compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 75% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵72 (元99) | 元32 | + 209% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵32 (元43) | 元26 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵17 (元23) | 元9 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (元14) | 元13 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵11 (元15) | 元11 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵11 (元15) | 元9 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵39 (元53) | 元58 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵17 (元23) | 元8 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵10 (元13) | 元8 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵4.37 (元6.00) | 元4.75 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵37 (元50) | 元50 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵10 (元14) | 元8 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.95 (元7) | 元6 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 136% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵11,521 (元15,808) | 元3,567 | + 343% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵5,451 (元7,479) | 元2,125 | + 252% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵526 (元721) | 元833 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,120 (元7,025) | 元2,333 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,072 (元2,843) | 元1,533 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵227 (元312) | 元300 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵100 (元137) | 元78 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵2,183 (元2,995) | 元8,000 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵590 (元809) | 元2,000 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵38 (元52) | 元44 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵59 (元81) | 元50 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 47% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵154 (元212) | 元467 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵105 (元144) | 元250 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵270 (元371) | 元553 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵255 (元350) | 元950 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 13% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵42,068 (元57,722) | 元155,000 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.12 (元5.66) | 元7 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵150 (元206) | 元138 | + 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵47 (元64) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 49% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵20 (元28) | 元15 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵28 (元38) | 元10 | + 279% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵153 (元209) | 元100 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵20 (元27) | 元15 | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵18 (元25) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵21 (元29) | 元28 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵9 (元13) | 元7 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (元16) | 元7 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵27 (元37) | 元40 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 3% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵97 (元133) | 元100 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵54 (元74) | 元112 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵74 (元102) | 元120 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵226 (元309) | 元195 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵21 (元29) | 元50 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵13 (元17) | 元38 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (元11) | 元15 | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵2,070 (元2,840) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.47 (元0.65) | 元1.00 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵263 (元361) | 元168 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵8 (元11) | 元40 | - 72% | |
| 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 276 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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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 元17,036
(GH₵12,416)
in Accra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhengzhou.
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