- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Canada
- Accra
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Accra, Ghana compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵56 (C$16) | C$15 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵28 (C$8) | C$9 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵17 (C$4.59) | C$5.69 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (C$2.90) | C$2.17 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵11 (C$3.17) | C$4.84 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵11 (C$3.01) | C$2.90 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵39 (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵17 (C$4.59) | C$4.00 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵10 (C$2.70) | C$3.31 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵4.37 (C$1.21) | C$3.07 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵29 (C$8) | C$16 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵10 (C$2.80) | C$2.51 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.95 (C$1.37) | C$2.07 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 26% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵11,045 (C$3,055) | C$1,576 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵5,252 (C$1,453) | C$1,122 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵457 (C$126) | C$109 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵4,531 (C$1,253) | C$1,019 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,083 (C$576) | C$774 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵227 (C$63) | C$66 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵97 (C$27) | C$40 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵2,183 (C$604) | C$377 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵590 (C$163) | C$98 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵38 (C$10) | C$9 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵50 (C$14) | C$23 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵154 (C$43) | C$59 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵118 (C$33) | C$40 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵270 (C$75) | C$93 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵255 (C$70) | C$92 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵42,068 (C$11,636) | C$22,749 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.04 (C$1.12) | C$1.27 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵150 (C$42) | C$65 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵49 (C$14) | C$31 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵20 (C$5.63) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵28 (C$8) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵153 (C$42) | C$96 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵20 (C$5.47) | C$6 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵18 (C$4.99) | C$3.72 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵21 (C$5.77) | C$2.83 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵9 (C$2.54) | C$3.09 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (C$3.20) | C$2.46 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵27 (C$8) | C$19 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵91 (C$25) | C$46 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵61 (C$17) | C$26 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵74 (C$20) | C$101 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵226 (C$62) | C$87 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵20 (C$5.48) | C$9 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵13 (C$3.68) | C$5.53 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (C$2.17) | C$5.67 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵2,070 (C$572) | C$549 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.47 (C$0.13) | C$1.04 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵269 (C$74) | C$35 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵8 (C$2.21) | C$10 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 405 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,903
(GH₵14,109)
in Accra.
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