Cost of Living Comparison Between Elmina and Da Nang Cost of Living Comparison Between Elmina and Da Nang

😐 Solo nomad: Elmina is 10.8% more expensive than Da Nang without rent, and 22.5% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Elmina is 44.7% more expensive than Da Nang without rent, and 12.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Elmina
Da Nang
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.42 GHS 45.13
$1.89 ₫49.2K
133.86%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$48.18 GHS 492
$18.99 ₫494K
153.71%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.55 GHS 77.1
$4.78 ₫124.4K
57.95%
Cappuccino
$3.62 GHS 37
$1.61 ₫42K
124.84%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.91 GHS 9.34
$0.49 ₫12.9K
85.71%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.38 GHS 3.86
$0.29 ₫7,535
31.03%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.51 GHS 15.38
$1.07 ₫27.9K
41.12%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.55 GHS 26.06
$1.61 ₫42K
58.39%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Elmina
Da Nang
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$3.47 GHS 35.49
$1.43 ₫37.3K
142.66%
White Bread (500g)
$1.45 GHS 14.81
$0.95 ₫24.8K
52.63%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.33 GHS 23.82
$1.17 ₫30.5K
99.15%
Eggs
$2.38 GHS 24.35
$1.43 ₫37.2K
66.43%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.27 GHS 115
$12.45 ₫323.9K
-9.48%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.72 GHS 48.2
$3.65 ₫95K
29.32%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$5.88 GHS 60.1
$9.7 ₫252.4K
-39.38%
Apples (1kg)
$2.88 GHS 29.4
$2.64 ₫68.6K
9.09%
Banana (1kg)
$1.38 GHS 14.13
$0.94 ₫24.4K
46.81%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.65 GHS 16.81
$1.13 ₫29.4K
46.02%
Tomato (1kg)
$3.14 GHS 32.13
$1.05 ₫27.4K
199.05%
Potato (1kg)
$2.98 GHS 30.46
$1.14 ₫29.6K
161.40%
Onion (1kg)
$2.45 GHS 25.05
$1.15 ₫29.9K
113.04%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.81 GHS 8.29
$0.99 ₫25.7K
-18.18%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.48 GHS 4.92
$0.48 ₫12.4K
-
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.6 GHS 16.35
$1.36 ₫35.3K
17.65%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.96 GHS 60.9
$7.4 ₫192.5K
-19.46%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.16 GHS 11.83
$0.82 ₫21.3K
41.46%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.93 GHS 19.7
$1.57 ₫40.9K
22.93%
🚌 Getting Around
Elmina
Da Nang
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
-
$0.34 ₫8,916
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
-
$3.79 ₫98.7K
-
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.53 GHS 15.68
$0.82 ₫21.4K
86.59%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.18 GHS 12.02
$0.69 ₫18K
71.01%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.64 GHS 57.6
$11.74 ₫305.4K
-51.96%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.13 GHS 11.51
$0.9 ₫23.4K
25.56%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$8,064 GHS 82.4K
$27.3K ₫711.4M
-70.51%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$9,487 GHS 97K
$28.7K ₫748M
-67.00%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Elmina
Da Nang
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$55 GHS 562
$74.7 ₫1.9M
-26.33%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$12.95 GHS 132
$5.88 ₫153K
120.24%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$37.2 GHS 380
$8.09 ₫210.5K
359.83%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Elmina
Da Nang
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
-
$20.27 ₫527.3K
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
-
$7.45 ₫193.8K
-
Cinema Ticket
$9.38 GHS 95.9
$3.01 ₫78.3K
211.63%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Elmina
Da Nang
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$71.4 GHS 730
$153 ₫4M
-53.32%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$8,075 GHS 82.5K
$12.6K ₫329.1M
-36.17%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Elmina
Da Nang
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$14.57 GHS 149
$39.58 ₫1M
-63.19%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$18.86 GHS 193
$25.43 ₫661.7K
-25.84%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$29.5 GHS 302
$52.1 ₫1.4M
-43.39%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$40.87 GHS 418
$75.4 ₫2M
-45.81%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Elmina
Da Nang
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
-
$354 ₫9.2M
-
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$243 ₫6.3M
-
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
-
$721 ₫18.8M
-
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$459 ₫11.9M
-
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
-
$2,743 ₫71.4M
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
-
$1,152 ₫30M
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Elmina
Da Nang
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
-
$454 ₫11.8M
-
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
25.4
10.67
138.05%

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Last update for Elmina: October 29, 2025

Last update for Da Nang: October 29, 2025

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