| GHS |
USD |
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district
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GH₵107
|
($10)
|
|
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar)
|
GH₵87
|
($8)
|
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast
|
GH₵59
|
($5.72)
|
|
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk
|
GH₵30
|
($2.91)
|
|
12 eggs, large
|
GH₵28
|
($2.73)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes
|
GH₵32
|
($3.11)
|
|
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese
|
GH₵104
|
($10)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples
|
GH₵38
|
($3.65)
|
|
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes
|
GH₵27
|
($2.64)
|
|
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket
|
GH₵14
|
($1.41)
|
|
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality
|
GH₵103
|
($10)
|
|
2 liters of coca-cola
|
GH₵23
|
($2.19)
|
|
Bread for 2 people for 1 day
|
GH₵12
|
($1.16)
|
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
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| GHS |
USD |
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area
|
GH₵14,256
|
($1,387)
|
|
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area
|
GH₵8,393
|
($817)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat
|
GH₵1,059
|
($103)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area
|
GH₵13,289
|
($1,293)
|
|
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area
|
GH₵4,565
|
($444)
|
|
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio
|
GH₵747
|
($73)
|
|
Internet 8 mbps (1 month)
|
GH₵301
|
($29)
|
|
40” flat screen tv
|
GH₵3,731
|
($363)
|
|
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands)
|
GH₵893
|
($87)
|
|
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.)
|
GH₵93
|
($9)
|
|
Hourly rate for cleaning help
|
GH₵75
|
($7)
|
|
|
| GHS |
USD |
|
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)
|
GH₵357
|
($35)
|
|
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers)
|
GH₵408
|
($40)
|
|
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands)
|
GH₵630
|
($61)
|
|
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes
|
GH₵385
|
($37)
|
| GHS |
USD |
|
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new
|
GH₵147,284
|
($14,334)
|
|
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas
|
GH₵13
|
($1.28)
|
|
Monthly ticket public transport
|
GH₵516
|
($50)
|
|
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles)
|
GH₵219
|
($21)
|
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
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| GHS |
USD |
|
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands)
|
GH₵51
|
($5.00)
|
|
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses)
|
GH₵56
|
($5.46)
|
|
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes)
|
GH₵591
|
($57)
|
|
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...)
|
GH₵41
|
($3.99)
|
|
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.)
|
GH₵40
|
($3.93)
|
|
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.)
|
GH₵34
|
($3.30)
|
|
4 rolls of toilet paper
|
GH₵22
|
($2.12)
|
|
Tube of toothpaste
|
GH₵16
|
($1.52)
|
|
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city
|
GH₵45
|
($4.41)
|
| GHS |
USD |
|
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub
|
GH₵261
|
($25)
|
|
2 tickets to the movies
|
GH₵168
|
($16)
|
|
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats)
|
GH₵322
|
($31)
|
|
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert
|
GH₵531
|
($52)
|
|
1 cocktail drink in downtown club
|
GH₵66
|
($6)
|
|
Cappuccino in expat area of the city
|
GH₵52
|
($5.02)
|
|
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.)
|
GH₵16
|
($1.60)
|
|
Ipad wi-fi 128gb
|
GH₵6,216
|
($605)
|
|
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans)
|
GH₵1.98
|
($0.19)
|
|
1 month of gym membership in business district
|
GH₵550
|
($54)
|
|
1 package of marlboro cigarettes
|
GH₵29
|
($2.86)
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