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Cost of living in Accra, Ghana vs Zhengzhou, China
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 60% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵65 (83元) | 32元 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵32 (41元) | 27元 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵21 (27元) | 9元 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵12 (15元) | 14元 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵10 (13元) | 13元 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵9 (12元) | 7元 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵35 (45元) | 58元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵14 (17元) | 7元 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵13 (17元) | 7元 | + 139% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵5.13 (7元) | 5.45元 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵37 (48元) | 66元 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵10 (13元) | 8元 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵5.14 (7元) | 7元 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 106% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵9,623 (12,350元) | 3,446元 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵4,360 (5,595元) | 2,068元 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵563 (722元) | 715元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,035 (6,461元) | 2,326元 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,348 (3,014元) | 1,548元 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵243 (311元) | 285元 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵153 (196元) | 78元 | + 150% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵1,935 (2,484元) | 8,000元 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵552 (708元) | 2,000元 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵43 (55元) | 44元 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵45 (58元) | 50元 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 52% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵150 (193元) | 467元 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵118 (152元) | 280元 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵247 (317元) | 553元 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵214 (275元) | 950元 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 5% cheaper than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵56,859 (72,969元) | 155,000元 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.31 (5.53元) | 7元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵167 (214元) | 134元 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵63 (81元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is about the same as in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵19 (24元) | 15元 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵25 (33元) | 10元 | + 227% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵157 (202元) | 100元 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵20 (26元) | 15元 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵14 (18元) | 44元 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵24 (30元) | 28元 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵9 (11元) | 7元 | + 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵8 (10元) | 9元 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵22 (29元) | 40元 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 12% more expensive than in Zhengzhou (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵116 (149元) | 100元 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵61 (79元) | 106元 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵220 (282元) | 120元 | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵210 (270元) | 195元 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵20 (26元) | 50元 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵12 (15元) | 38元 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (10元) | 14元 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵1,944 (2,495元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵1.23 (1.58元) | 1.00元 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵243 (312元) | 216元 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵10 (13元) | 40元 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 431 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 12,408元 (GH₵9,669) in Accra to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,400元 in Zhengzhou.
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