Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 25% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
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| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 13% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Accra | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵106 (210 Kč) | 229 Kč | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵99 (195 Kč) | 187 Kč | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵78 (156 Kč) | 105 Kč | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵30 (59 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 114% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵38 (76 Kč) | 106 Kč | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵45 (89 Kč) | 82 Kč | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵91 (180 Kč) | 143 Kč | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵47 (93 Kč) | 41 Kč | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵25 (50 Kč) | 24 Kč | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵11 (23 Kč) | 24 Kč | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵116 (230 Kč) | 157 Kč | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵21 (42 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵13 (27 Kč) | 39 Kč | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 61% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Accra | Prague | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵11,855 (23,486 Kč) | 42,718 Kč | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵6,480 (12,838 Kč) | 30,310 Kč | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵395 (783 Kč) | 6,479 Kč | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵2,702 (5,354 Kč) | 23,714 Kč | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵1,838 (3,642 Kč) | 17,708 Kč | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵228 (451 Kč) | 4,212 Kč | - 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵217 (430 Kč) | 524 Kč | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵3,444 (6,824 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵592 (1,172 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | - 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵58 (116 Kč) | 265 Kč | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵83 (165 Kč) | 309 Kč | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 60% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Accra | Prague | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵246 (488 Kč) | 1,973 Kč | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵244 (484 Kč) | 932 Kč | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵402 (796 Kč) | 2,127 Kč | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵365 (723 Kč) | 2,598 Kč | - 72% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 5% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Accra | Prague | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵186,403 (369,299 Kč) | 708,716 Kč | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵13 (26 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵537 (1,063 Kč) | 548 Kč | + 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵107 (213 Kč) | 302 Kč | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 39% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Accra | Prague | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵122 (241 Kč) | 182 Kč | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵80 (159 Kč) | 195 Kč | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵225 (445 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵38 (75 Kč) | 167 Kč | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵35 (68 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵39 (77 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵6 (12 Kč) | 56 Kč | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵17 (34 Kč) | 60 Kč | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵41 (81 Kč) | 574 Kč | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 21% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Accra | Prague | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵290 (574 Kč) | 769 Kč | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵97 (192 Kč) | 500 Kč | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵464 (919 Kč) | 2,487 Kč | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵496 (982 Kč) | 1,181 Kč | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵186 (368 Kč) | 195 Kč | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵72 (143 Kč) | 70 Kč | + 104% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵14 (28 Kč) | 50 Kč | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵9,449 (18,719 Kč) | 18,173 Kč | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵1.50 (2.96 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵398 (789 Kč) | 1,375 Kč | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵16 (32 Kč) | 146 Kč | - 78% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 767 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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