- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Iran
- Takoradi
- Abadan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Takoradi, Ghana compared to Abadan, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 142% | |||
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Food in Takoradi (Ghana) is 142% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵41 (﷼ 389,146) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 159% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵60 (﷼ 567,759) | ﷼ 250,000 | + 127% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵29 (﷼ 271,026) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 352% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵8 (﷼ 75,198) | ﷼ 23,333 | + 222% | |
12 eggs, large | - | ﷼ 41,333 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵5.00 (﷼ 47,313) | ﷼ 30,000 | + 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵98 (﷼ 925,552) | ﷼ 93,333 | + 892% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (﷼ 141,940) | ﷼ 35,000 | + 306% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ﷼ 31,667 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵8 (﷼ 71,684) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵80 (﷼ 757,013) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵9 (﷼ 85,164) | ﷼ 27,870 | + 206% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵7 (﷼ 67,303) | ﷼ 14,719 | + 357% | |
Housing | + 210% | |||
Housing in Takoradi (Ghana) is 210% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵10,892 (﷼ 103,069,145) | ﷼ 22,897,900 | + 350% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵15,200 (﷼ 143,832,376) | ﷼ 9,947,130 | + 1346% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,500 (﷼ 14,193,984) | ﷼ 3,603,310 | + 294% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,700 (﷼ 53,937,141) | ﷼ 38,099,200 | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵3,000 (﷼ 28,387,969) | ﷼ 10,793,400 | + 163% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵700 (﷼ 6,623,859) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 562% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵600 (﷼ 5,677,594) | ﷼ 1,905,730 | + 198% | |
40” flat screen TV | GH₵4,000 (﷼ 37,850,625) | ﷼ 33,829,500 | + 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,000 (﷼ 9,462,656) | ﷼ 10,449,500 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 (﷼ 331,193) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 121% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵6 (﷼ 59,142) | ﷼ 154,583 | - 62% | |
Clothes | + 98% | |||
Clothes in Takoradi (Ghana) is 98% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵450 (﷼ 4,258,195) | ﷼ 2,454,550 | + 73% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵400 (﷼ 3,785,063) | ﷼ 1,580,860 | + 139% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵300 (﷼ 2,838,797) | ﷼ 3,489,490 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵500 (﷼ 4,731,328) | ﷼ 2,997,220 | + 58% | |
Transportation | + 229% | |||
Transportation in Takoradi (Ghana) is 229% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵35,000 (﷼ 331,192,971) | ﷼ 562,945,000 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.94 (﷼ 37,324) | ﷼ 9,801 | + 281% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵350 (﷼ 3,311,930) | ﷼ 283,333 | + 1069% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 219% | |||
Personal Care in Takoradi (Ghana) is 219% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵30 (﷼ 283,880) | ﷼ 71,667 | + 296% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵15 (﷼ 141,940) | ﷼ 110,000 | + 29% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵300 (﷼ 2,838,797) | ﷼ 153,967 | + 1744% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵60 (﷼ 567,759) | ﷼ 200,000 | + 184% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵25 (﷼ 236,566) | ﷼ 91,667 | + 158% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵35 (﷼ 331,193) | ﷼ 177,155 | + 87% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵25 (﷼ 236,566) | ﷼ 96,667 | + 145% | |
Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (﷼ 113,552) | ﷼ 64,049 | + 77% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵30 (﷼ 283,880) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 89% | |
Entertainment | + 195% | |||
Entertainment in Takoradi (Ghana) is 195% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵167 (﷼ 1,577,302) | ﷼ 368,227 | + 328% | |
2 tickets to the movies | GH₵45 (﷼ 425,820) | ﷼ 130,000 | + 228% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵90 (﷼ 851,639) | ﷼ 433,333 | + 97% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵344 (﷼ 3,258,731) | ﷼ 717,668 | + 354% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵38 (﷼ 357,227) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵26 (﷼ 241,716) | ﷼ 56,667 | + 327% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵11 (﷼ 100,741) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.00 (﷼ 28,388) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 2739% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵160 (﷼ 1,514,025) | ﷼ 651,615 | + 132% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵7 (﷼ 66,239) | ﷼ 93,333 | - 29% | |
TOTAL | + 189% |

These prices were last updated on October 13, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Takoradi (Ghana) is 189% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 201,558,459
(GH₵21,300)
in Takoradi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 69,800,000
in Abadan.
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