- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- China
- Accra
- Zhengzhou
- Comparison
Cost of living in Accra, Ghana compared to Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 89% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵71 (元102) | 元32 | + 217% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵33 (元47) | 元26 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵16 (元23) | 元9 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (元15) | 元14 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵11 (元16) | 元12 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵10 (元15) | 元7 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵39 (元56) | 元58 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵17 (元24) | 元7 | + 241% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵12 (元17) | 元7 | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵4.37 (元6) | 元5.01 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵35 (元50) | 元60 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵11 (元16) | 元7 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵5.64 (元8) | 元7 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 146% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵11,441 (元16,395) | 元3,567 | + 360% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵5,451 (元7,811) | 元2,125 | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵526 (元753) | 元833 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵4,869 (元6,977) | 元2,333 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,239 (元3,209) | 元1,533 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵227 (元326) | 元300 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵100 (元143) | 元78 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵2,183 (元3,128) | 元8,000 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵590 (元845) | 元2,000 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵38 (元54) | 元44 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵59 (元85) | 元50 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 45% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵154 (元221) | 元467 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵105 (元150) | 元250 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵270 (元387) | 元553 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵255 (元365) | 元950 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 6% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵42,068 (元60,279) | 元155,000 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.12 (元5.91) | 元7 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵156 (元223) | 元138 | + 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵47 (元67) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 54% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵19 (元28) | 元15 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵28 (元40) | 元10 | + 304% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵165 (元236) | 元100 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵21 (元30) | 元15 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵17 (元24) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵23 (元33) | 元28 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵8 (元12) | 元7 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵11 (元16) | 元7 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵25 (元36) | 元40 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 12% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵110 (元158) | 元100 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵55 (元79) | 元112 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵138 (元197) | 元120 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵222 (元318) | 元195 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵19 (元27) | 元50 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵12 (元17) | 元38 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (元12) | 元15 | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵2,058 (元2,949) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.62 (元0.88) | 元1.00 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵257 (元368) | 元168 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵8 (元12) | 元40 | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 316 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.433
CNY
/
GHS
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 51% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China)
For example, you would need at least 元16,587
(GH₵11,576)
in Accra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元11,000
in Zhengzhou.
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