Cost of living in Accra, Ghana vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵45 (C$11) | C$20 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵31 (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵43 (C$11) | C$5.84 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵11 (C$2.82) | C$1.98 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵12 (C$2.92) | C$4.48 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵13 (C$3.32) | C$3.04 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵48 (C$12) | C$10 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵14 (C$3.59) | C$4.24 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵12 (C$2.99) | C$3.76 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵6 (C$1.60) | C$3.41 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵52 (C$13) | C$19 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵11 (C$2.83) | C$2.48 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.90 (C$1.22) | C$1.93 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵7,996 (C$1,987) | C$2,136 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵4,420 (C$1,098) | C$1,241 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵497 (C$123) | C$133 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵5,000 (C$1,242) | C$1,120 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,511 (C$624) | C$806 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵412 (C$102) | C$66 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵144 (C$36) | C$54 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,699 (C$422) | C$311 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵556 (C$138) | C$97 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵28 (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵48 (C$12) | C$25 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵162 (C$40) | C$60 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵150 (C$37) | C$39 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵223 (C$55) | C$98 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵281 (C$70) | C$117 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵61,457 (C$15,271) | C$22,935 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.65 (C$1.16) | C$1.42 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵154 (C$38) | C$67 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵56 (C$14) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵17 (C$4.19) | C$8 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵29 (C$7) | C$22 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵176 (C$44) | C$77 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵21 (C$5.16) | C$6 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵14 (C$3.48) | C$3.85 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵23 (C$5.64) | C$4.28 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵9 (C$2.22) | C$3.11 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵6 (C$1.57) | C$2.46 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵21 (C$5.20) | C$20 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵123 (C$31) | C$52 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵62 (C$15) | C$26 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵233 (C$58) | C$117 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵216 (C$54) | C$96 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵29 (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵18 (C$4.43) | C$5.42 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (C$2.00) | C$7 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵1,890 (C$470) | C$647 | - 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.61 (C$0.15) | C$0.83 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵250 (C$62) | C$35 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵12 (C$2.98) | C$11 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 447 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,600 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,800 (GH₵19,316) in Accra.
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