Cost of living in Takoradi, Ghana vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Takoradi (Ghana) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵41 (C$10) | C$20 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵60 (C$15) | C$10 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵29 (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵8 (C$1.99) | C$1.98 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | C$4.18 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵5.00 (C$1.25) | C$3.04 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵98 (C$24) | C$10 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (C$3.75) | C$4.24 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | C$3.76 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵8 (C$1.89) | C$3.41 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵80 (C$20) | C$19 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵9 (C$2.25) | C$2.48 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵7 (C$1.78) | C$1.93 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Takoradi (Ghana) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵10,892 (C$2,722) | C$2,136 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵15,200 (C$3,798) | C$1,241 | + 206% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,500 (C$375) | C$133 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵5,700 (C$1,424) | C$1,120 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵3,000 (C$750) | C$806 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵700 (C$175) | C$66 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵600 (C$150) | C$54 | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵4,000 (C$999) | C$311 | + 221% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,000 (C$250) | C$97 | + 158% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 (C$9) | C$10 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵6 (C$1.56) | C$25 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Takoradi (Ghana) is 101% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵450 (C$112) | C$60 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵400 (C$100) | C$39 | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵300 (C$75) | C$98 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵500 (C$125) | C$117 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Takoradi (Ghana) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵35,000 (C$8,745) | C$22,935 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.94 (C$0.99) | C$1.39 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵350 (C$87) | C$67 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Takoradi (Ghana) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵30 (C$7) | C$8 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵15 (C$3.75) | C$22 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵300 (C$75) | C$77 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵60 (C$15) | C$6 | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵25 (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵35 (C$9) | C$4.28 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵25 (C$6) | C$3.11 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (C$3.00) | C$2.46 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵30 (C$7) | C$20 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Takoradi (Ghana) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵167 (C$42) | C$52 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵45 (C$11) | C$26 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵90 (C$22) | C$117 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵344 (C$86) | C$96 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵38 (C$9) | C$9 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵26 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵11 (C$2.66) | C$7 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.00 (C$0.75) | C$0.83 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵160 (C$40) | C$35 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵7 (C$1.75) | C$11 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 150 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Takoradi (Ghana) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,236 (GH₵28,962) in Takoradi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,300 in Abbotsford.
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