- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Denmark
- Takoradi
- Aalborg
- Comparison
Cost of living in Takoradi, Ghana vs Aalborg, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Takoradi (Ghana) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵41 (kr55) | kr120 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵60 (kr80) | kr67 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵29 (kr38) | kr32 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵8 (kr11) | kr7 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | kr31 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵5.00 (kr7) | kr19 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵98 (kr131) | kr71 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (kr20) | kr19 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | kr10 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵8 (kr10) | kr11 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵80 (kr107) | kr75 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵9 (kr12) | kr19 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵7 (kr10) | kr11 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Takoradi (Ghana) is 67% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵10,892 (kr14,565) | kr8,234 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵15,200 (kr20,325) | kr5,774 | + 252% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,500 (kr2,006) | kr1,187 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,700 (kr7,622) | kr4,951 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵3,000 (kr4,012) | kr3,714 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵700 (kr936) | kr1,633 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵600 (kr802) | kr193 | + 315% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵4,000 (kr5,349) | kr3,665 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,000 (kr1,337) | kr716 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 (kr47) | kr54 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵6 (kr8) | kr169 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Takoradi (Ghana) is 27% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵450 (kr602) | kr778 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵400 (kr535) | kr230 | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵300 (kr401) | kr797 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵500 (kr669) | kr1,287 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Takoradi (Ghana) is 30% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵35,000 (kr46,802) | kr305,266 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.94 (kr5.27) | kr10 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵350 (kr468) | kr386 | + 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Takoradi (Ghana) is 14% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵30 (kr40) | kr50 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵15 (kr20) | kr73 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵300 (kr401) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵60 (kr80) | kr58 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵25 (kr33) | kr28 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵35 (kr47) | kr29 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵25 (kr33) | kr13 | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (kr16) | kr16 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵30 (kr40) | kr168 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Takoradi (Ghana) is 2% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵167 (kr223) | kr337 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵45 (kr60) | kr190 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵90 (kr120) | kr475 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵344 (kr461) | kr636 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵38 (kr50) | kr70 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵26 (kr34) | kr42 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵11 (kr14) | kr33 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | kr3,332 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.00 (kr4.01) | kr0.91 | + 339% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵160 (kr214) | kr250 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵7 (kr9) | kr42 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 50 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.337
DKK
/
GHS
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Cost of living in Takoradi (Ghana) is 6% more expensive than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, you would need at least kr28,737
(GH₵21,490)
in Takoradi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
kr27,000
in Aalborg.
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