- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Canada
- Takoradi
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Takoradi, Ghana compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Takoradi (Ghana) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵41 (C$12) | C$14 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵60 (C$18) | C$8 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵29 (C$9) | C$6 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵8 (C$2.38) | C$2.38 | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | C$4.08 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵5.00 (C$1.50) | C$2.62 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵98 (C$29) | C$10 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (C$4.49) | C$3.73 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | C$2.90 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵8 (C$2.27) | C$2.89 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵80 (C$24) | C$16 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵9 (C$2.69) | C$2.31 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵7 (C$2.13) | C$1.76 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Takoradi (Ghana) is 151% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵10,892 (C$3,262) | C$1,186 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵15,200 (C$4,551) | C$982 | + 364% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,500 (C$449) | C$117 | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,700 (C$1,707) | C$919 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵3,000 (C$898) | C$695 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵700 (C$210) | C$64 | + 226% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵600 (C$180) | C$39 | + 360% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵4,000 (C$1,198) | C$392 | + 206% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,000 (C$299) | C$111 | + 171% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 (C$10) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵6 (C$1.87) | C$26 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | + 139% | |||
| Clothes in Takoradi (Ghana) is 139% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵450 (C$135) | C$61 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵400 (C$120) | C$41 | + 195% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵300 (C$90) | C$95 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵500 (C$150) | C$87 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Takoradi (Ghana) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵35,000 (C$10,480) | C$22,684 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.94 (C$1.18) | C$1.19 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵350 (C$105) | C$47 | + 121% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Takoradi (Ghana) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵30 (C$9) | C$8 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵15 (C$4.49) | C$20 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵300 (C$90) | C$85 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵60 (C$18) | C$7 | + 170% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵25 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵35 (C$10) | C$3.90 | + 169% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵25 (C$7) | C$3.21 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (C$3.59) | C$2.46 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵30 (C$9) | C$19 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Takoradi (Ghana) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵167 (C$50) | C$43 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵45 (C$13) | C$27 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵90 (C$27) | C$84 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵344 (C$103) | C$93 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵38 (C$11) | C$9 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵26 (C$8) | C$5.44 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵11 (C$3.19) | C$5.57 | - 43% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | GH₵450 (C$135) | C$141 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.00 (C$0.90) | C$2.00 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵160 (C$48) | C$34 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵7 (C$2.10) | C$10 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 46 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2017.
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Cost of living in Takoradi (Ghana) is 44% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,184
(GH₵17,313)
in Takoradi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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