Cost of living in Takoradi, Ghana vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Takoradi (Ghana) is 34% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵41 (kr43) | kr136 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵60 (kr63) | kr67 | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵29 (kr30) | kr29 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵8 (kr8) | kr8 | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | - | kr26 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵5.00 (kr5.26) | kr22 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵98 (kr103) | kr63 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (kr16) | kr18 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | kr10 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵8 (kr8) | kr11 | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵80 (kr84) | kr79 | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵9 (kr9) | kr19 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵7 (kr7) | kr11 | - 31% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Takoradi (Ghana) is 33% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵10,892 (kr11,468) | kr8,536 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵15,200 (kr16,004) | kr5,788 | + 177% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,500 (kr1,579) | kr1,220 | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵5,700 (kr6,001) | kr5,337 | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵3,000 (kr3,159) | kr3,926 | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵700 (kr737) | kr1,589 | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵600 (kr632) | kr188 | + 236% | |
40” flat screen tv | GH₵4,000 (kr4,212) | kr3,570 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,000 (kr1,053) | kr710 | + 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 (kr37) | kr57 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵6 (kr7) | kr154 | - 96% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Takoradi (Ghana) is about the same as in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵450 (kr474) | kr786 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵400 (kr421) | kr244 | + 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵300 (kr316) | kr727 | - 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵500 (kr526) | kr1,206 | - 56% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Takoradi (Ghana) is 42% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵35,000 (kr36,851) | kr301,099 | - 88% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.94 (kr4.15) | kr10 | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵350 (kr369) | kr386 | - 5% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr255 | - | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Takoradi (Ghana) is 11% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵30 (kr32) | kr58 | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵15 (kr16) | kr73 | - 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵300 (kr316) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵60 (kr63) | kr58 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵25 (kr26) | kr28 | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵35 (kr37) | kr29 | + 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵25 (kr26) | kr13 | + 103% | |
Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (kr13) | kr16 | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵30 (kr32) | kr176 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Takoradi (Ghana) is 22% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵167 (kr176) | kr344 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | GH₵45 (kr47) | kr191 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵90 (kr95) | kr475 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵344 (kr363) | kr616 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵38 (kr40) | kr77 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵26 (kr27) | kr41 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵11 (kr11) | kr33 | - 66% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | kr3,258 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.00 (kr3.16) | kr0.93 | + 238% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵160 (kr168) | kr230 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵7 (kr7) | kr42 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr26,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr22,360 (GH₵21,237) in Takoradi.
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