- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Canada
- Takoradi
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Takoradi, Ghana compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Takoradi (Ghana) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵41 (C$12) | C$14 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵60 (C$17) | C$8 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵29 (C$8) | C$5.67 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵8 (C$2.24) | C$2.31 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | C$4.13 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵5.00 (C$1.41) | C$2.54 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵98 (C$28) | C$9 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (C$4.23) | C$3.55 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | C$3.02 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵8 (C$2.14) | C$2.26 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵80 (C$23) | C$15 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵9 (C$2.54) | C$2.18 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵7 (C$2.01) | C$1.87 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Takoradi (Ghana) is 134% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵10,892 (C$3,072) | C$1,209 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵15,200 (C$4,287) | C$1,030 | + 316% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,500 (C$423) | C$104 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,700 (C$1,608) | C$919 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵3,000 (C$846) | C$695 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵700 (C$197) | C$64 | + 207% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵600 (C$169) | C$39 | + 333% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵4,000 (C$1,128) | C$393 | + 187% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,000 (C$282) | C$111 | + 155% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵6 (C$1.76) | C$25 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Takoradi (Ghana) is 126% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵450 (C$127) | C$58 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵400 (C$113) | C$41 | + 178% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵300 (C$85) | C$96 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵500 (C$141) | C$87 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Takoradi (Ghana) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵35,000 (C$9,872) | C$23,851 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.94 (C$1.11) | C$1.19 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵350 (C$99) | C$47 | + 108% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Takoradi (Ghana) is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵30 (C$8) | C$7 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵15 (C$4.23) | C$20 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵300 (C$85) | C$80 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵60 (C$17) | C$6 | + 169% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵25 (C$7) | C$2.88 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵35 (C$10) | C$3.82 | + 159% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵25 (C$7) | C$3.16 | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (C$3.38) | C$2.53 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵30 (C$8) | C$19 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Takoradi (Ghana) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵167 (C$47) | C$45 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵45 (C$13) | C$26 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵90 (C$25) | C$84 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵344 (C$97) | C$89 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵38 (C$11) | C$9 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵26 (C$7) | C$5.72 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵11 (C$3.00) | C$5.43 | - 45% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.00 (C$0.85) | C$1.04 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵160 (C$45) | C$34 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵7 (C$1.97) | C$10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 64 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Takoradi (Ghana) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,893
(GH₵17,346)
in Takoradi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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