Cost of living
Greater Accra compared to Savannah
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Overview comparison
Greater AccraSavannah
Consumer prices in Greater Accra are roughly 14% higher than in Savannah.
Cost of living
| Item | Greater Accra | Savannah |
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| Total with rent one person | 519 | 810 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,391 | 1,799 |
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| Without rent one person | 293 | 349 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,040 | 1,390 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 181.3 | 237.17 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 531.95 | 595.24 |
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| Food person | 268 | 347 |
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| Food family | 543 | 846 |
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| Transport person | 61.1 | 88.8 |
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| Transport family | 147.43 | 212.38 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.56 years | 84.26 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Greater Accra | Savannah |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.07 | 1.75 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 33.88 | 17.8 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.83 | 8.52 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.87 | 0.71 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.29 | 3.8 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.68 | 2.19 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Greater Accra | Savannah |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 232.93 | 213.75 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 78.24 | 97.46 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 743.54 | 543.7 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 264.03 | 320.15 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 27.2 | 103.31 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 43.68 | 128.56 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 37.91 | 54.64 |
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Transportation
| Item | Greater Accra | Savannah |
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| Local transport ticket | 23.74 | 6.59 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,756 | 1,250 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 690 | 548 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.79 | 0.5 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.56% | 58.1% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.29 | 3.85 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.82 | 0.89 |
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Groceries
| Item | Greater Accra | Savannah |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.81 | 2.06 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.53 | 1.08 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.82 | 2.06 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.55 | 9.07 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.45 | 7.24 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.98 | 6.29 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.01 | 2.17 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 | 0.54 |
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Other
| Item | Greater Accra | Savannah |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.29 | 36.81 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.61 | 6.86 |
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| Doctors visit | 19.1 | 16.57 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.98 | 3.32 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.39 | 18.84 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 35.26 | 30.36 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 60.12 | 125.15 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,844 | 4,156 |
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