living in Accra...two questions!

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sionedm Member

Member since 10 November 2014

sionedmMember10 November 2014 19:02:52

Hello all,

Many thanks in anticipation of replies. I have two questions:

First, I have just switched from bottled water to sachet water as it is cheaper. Is this wise? Are there any brands of sachet water which are definitely safe/reliable? Having read up on it I'm considering switching back to voltic bottled, but I'm here for another 6 months and this will get expensive!

Second, is there anywhere I can buy sunscreen? Its very difficult to find!

Thank you,

Sioned

wilsonamey Active member

Member since 21 April 2014

wilsonameyActive member10 November 2014 23:16:16

definitely too expensive to live on bottled water for the rest of your stay. I recommend standard water and everpure聽 as very good sachet water. hope you enjoy your stay. as for sunscreen, Accra Mall should definitely help.

hkann Ghana Expert

Member since 10 March 2010

hkannGhana Expert11 November 2014 05:06:19

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I personally wouldn't use sachet water although I am sure there are some brands which are from a reliable source. When you boil a kettle why not boil more water than you need for a cup and then when the extra has cooled bottle it for drinking? Before we came we invested in a water filter and that has saved us money in the long run.

jiye Member

Member since 11 October 2010

jiyeMember01 December 2014 10:31:05

I've been in Ghana for nearly 3 years and I use sachet water only for cooking. I agree with hkann that it would be safe if you boil it for drinking.

As for sunscreen, yes, it is extraordinary hard to find in Ghana. I have recently bought one in the pharmacy in Marina Mall although I am not that familiar with the brand. Or else, you can try Koala, the pharmacy in Accra mall, and Game.

Hope it helps.

sionedm Member

Member since 10 November 2014

sionedmMember01 December 2014 20:01:47

Thank you so much for your replies! I'm now boiling water to drink and so far so good.

All the best

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