Cost of living in Takoradi, Ghana vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Takoradi (Ghana) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵41 (C$9) | C$20 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵60 (C$13) | C$10 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵29 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵8 (C$1.76) | C$1.98 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | C$4.18 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵5.00 (C$1.10) | C$3.04 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵98 (C$22) | C$10 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (C$3.31) | C$4.24 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | C$3.76 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵8 (C$1.67) | C$3.41 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵80 (C$18) | C$19 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵9 (C$1.99) | C$2.48 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵7 (C$1.57) | C$1.93 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Takoradi (Ghana) is 47% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵10,892 (C$2,407) | C$2,136 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵15,200 (C$3,359) | C$1,241 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,500 (C$331) | C$133 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵5,700 (C$1,260) | C$1,120 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵3,000 (C$663) | C$806 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵700 (C$155) | C$66 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵600 (C$133) | C$54 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵4,000 (C$884) | C$311 | + 184% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,000 (C$221) | C$97 | + 129% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵6 (C$1.38) | C$25 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Takoradi (Ghana) is 75% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵450 (C$99) | C$60 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵400 (C$88) | C$39 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵300 (C$66) | C$98 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵500 (C$110) | C$117 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Takoradi (Ghana) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵35,000 (C$7,734) | C$22,935 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.94 (C$0.87) | C$1.39 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵350 (C$77) | C$67 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Takoradi (Ghana) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵30 (C$7) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵15 (C$3.31) | C$22 | - 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵300 (C$66) | C$77 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵60 (C$13) | C$6 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵25 (C$5.52) | C$3.85 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵35 (C$8) | C$4.28 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵25 (C$5.52) | C$3.11 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (C$2.65) | C$2.46 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵30 (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Takoradi (Ghana) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵167 (C$37) | C$52 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵45 (C$10) | C$26 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵90 (C$20) | C$117 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵344 (C$76) | C$96 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵38 (C$8) | C$9 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵26 (C$5.64) | C$5.42 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵11 (C$2.35) | C$7 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.00 (C$0.66) | C$0.83 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵160 (C$35) | C$35 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵7 (C$1.55) | C$11 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Takoradi (Ghana) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,328 (GH₵33,162) in Takoradi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$7,000 in Abbotsford.
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