- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Canada
- Accra
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Accra, Ghana compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵38 (C$11) | C$14 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵28 (C$8) | C$8 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵19 (C$5.30) | C$5.67 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵11 (C$3.06) | C$2.40 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵13 (C$3.66) | C$4.13 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵10 (C$2.82) | C$2.54 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵32 (C$9) | C$9 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵13 (C$3.84) | C$3.55 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵8 (C$2.42) | C$3.02 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵5.25 (C$1.50) | C$2.26 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵23 (C$7) | C$15 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵11 (C$3.01) | C$2.18 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.30 (C$1.23) | C$1.87 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵11,197 (C$3,208) | C$1,186 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵4,896 (C$1,402) | C$982 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵325 (C$93) | C$104 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵3,025 (C$867) | C$919 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵1,403 (C$402) | C$695 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵244 (C$70) | C$64 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵108 (C$31) | C$39 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵2,180 (C$625) | C$393 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵632 (C$181) | C$111 | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 (C$10) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵38 (C$11) | C$25 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵172 (C$49) | C$61 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵103 (C$30) | C$41 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵280 (C$80) | C$95 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵302 (C$87) | C$87 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵53,700 (C$15,384) | C$23,851 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.67 (C$1.05) | C$1.19 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵150 (C$43) | C$47 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵46 (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵20 (C$5.68) | C$7 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵31 (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵160 (C$46) | C$85 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵24 (C$7) | C$6 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵18 (C$5.18) | C$2.88 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵16 (C$4.73) | C$3.82 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵9 (C$2.66) | C$3.16 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵11 (C$3.24) | C$2.53 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵25 (C$7) | C$19 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵73 (C$21) | C$45 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵54 (C$15) | C$26 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵76 (C$22) | C$84 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵229 (C$66) | C$89 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵21 (C$6) | C$9 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵13 (C$3.83) | C$5.72 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (C$2.23) | C$5.43 | - 59% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | GH₵812 (C$233) | C$141 | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.47 (C$0.14) | C$1.04 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵312 (C$89) | C$34 | + 160% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵8 (C$2.33) | C$10 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 413 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,315
(GH₵11,571)
in Accra.
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