Cost of living in Constantine is 32% lower than in Accra (without rent).
Rent in Constantine is 35% cheaper than in Accra.
Cost of living including rent in Constantine is 33% lower than in Accra.
Food in Constantine is 24% cheaper than in Accra.
Transport in Constantine is 69% cheaper than in Accra.
| Constantine | Accra | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Constantine | Accra | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.56 $ | 4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 20.7 $ | 48.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.61 $ | 6.89 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.87 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.87 $ | 2.63 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.48 $ | 0.68 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.85 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.21 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.64 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12 $ | 6.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.39 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.7 $ | 5.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.55 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.55 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.31 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.51 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.51 $ | 2.05 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.02 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.77 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.5 $ | 1.58 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.31 $ | 1 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.2 $ | 35.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.29 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.95 $ | 10.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.1 $ | 36.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.47 $ | 3.75 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.6 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.6 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.92 $ | 0.99 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
57.7 $ | 32.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
88 $ | 50 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32.2 $ | 48.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 76.5 $ | 105 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 162 $ | 324 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 147 $ | 568 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 248 $ | 1,439 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,903 $ | 1,620 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 916 $ | 934 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 279 $ | 179 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.98 % | 24.39 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.1 $ | 35.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 2.89 $ | 9.01 $ |
| Haircut | 2.43 $ | 2.42 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 88.2 $ | 33.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 49.2 $ | 15.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 83.8 $ | 57.3 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,192 $ | 6,479 $ |