Cost of living
Greater Accra compared to Eastern Province (Ghana)
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Overview comparison
Greater AccraEastern Province (Ghana)
Consumer prices in Eastern Province (Ghana) are roughly 54% higher than in Greater Accra.
Cost of living
| Item | Greater Accra | Eastern Province (Ghana) |
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| Total with rent one person | 519 | 2,553 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,391 | 4,821 |
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| Without rent one person | 293 | 1,020 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,040 | 2,503 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 181.3 | 1,486.42 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 531.95 | 2,498.58 |
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| Food person | 268 | 605 |
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| Food family | 543 | 1,779 |
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| Transport person | 61.1 | 76.65 |
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| Transport family | 147.43 | 174.28 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.56 years | 63.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Greater Accra | Eastern Province (Ghana) |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.07 | 25.08 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 33.88 | 78.38 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.83 | 14.11 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.87 | 4.26 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.29 | 4.45 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.68 | 2.55 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Greater Accra | Eastern Province (Ghana) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 232.93 | 1,255.18 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 78.24 | 1,284.18 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 743.54 | 1,754.63 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 264.03 | 2,409.53 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 27.2 | 88.05 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 43.68 | 119.21 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 37.91 | 56.88 |
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Transportation
| Item | Greater Accra | Eastern Province (Ghana) |
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| Local transport ticket | 23.74 | 10.33 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,756 | 2,457 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 690 | 1,351 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.79 | 1.55 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.56% | 60.3% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.29 | 31.72 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.82 | 1.42 |
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Groceries
| Item | Greater Accra | Eastern Province (Ghana) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.81 | 1.86 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.53 | 4.23 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.82 | 4.38 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.55 | 9 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.45 | 7.81 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.98 | 16.88 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.01 | 3.61 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 | 1.29 |
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Other
| Item | Greater Accra | Eastern Province (Ghana) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.29 | 49.03 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.61 | 15.43 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.1 | 82.27 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.98 | 12.67 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.39 | 51.91 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 35.26 | 95.34 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 60.12 | 435.34 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,844 | 6,944 |
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