Cost of living in Paris, France vs Wa, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paris (France) is 58% more expensive than in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (GH₵116) | GH₵9 | + 1184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (GH₵64) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (GH₵45) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (GH₵9) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.85 (GH₵34) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.81 (GH₵20) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (GH₵46) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.21 (GH₵22) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.79 (GH₵12) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.95 (GH₵14) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (GH₵54) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.23 (GH₵15) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.45 (GH₵10) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Paris (France) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,919 (GH₵20,290) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,153 (GH₵14,963) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €276 (GH₵1,920) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,783 (GH₵12,391) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,378 (GH₵9,581) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €109 (GH₵755) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (GH₵195) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €388 (GH₵2,697) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €94 (GH₵652) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (GH₵60) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (GH₵106) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 (GH₵648) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (GH₵225) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (GH₵739) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €124 (GH₵859) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,548 (GH₵170,622) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (GH₵10) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €75 (GH₵521) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (GH₵102) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.92 (GH₵34) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (GH₵52) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (GH₵180) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.04 (GH₵28) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.16 (GH₵36) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.22 (GH₵29) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.31 (GH₵16) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (GH₵14) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €30 (GH₵208) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (GH₵357) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (GH₵152) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (GH₵841) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €73 (GH₵504) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (GH₵83) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.86 (GH₵34) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (GH₵52) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €486 (GH₵3,375) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (GH₵1.69) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €58 (GH₵404) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (GH₵70) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 774 prices entered by 163 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Paris (France) is 58% more expensive than in Wa (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵91,727 (€13,197) in Paris to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵58,000 in Wa.
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