- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Canada
- Takoradi
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Takoradi, Ghana compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Takoradi (Ghana) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵41 (C$12) | C$15 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵60 (C$17) | C$9 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵29 (C$8) | C$5.69 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵8 (C$2.30) | C$2.17 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | C$4.84 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵5.00 (C$1.45) | C$2.90 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵98 (C$28) | C$10 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (C$4.34) | C$4.00 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | C$3.31 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵8 (C$2.19) | C$3.07 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵80 (C$23) | C$16 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵9 (C$2.60) | C$2.51 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵7 (C$2.06) | C$2.07 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Takoradi (Ghana) is 122% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵10,892 (C$3,149) | C$1,576 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵15,200 (C$4,394) | C$1,122 | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,500 (C$434) | C$109 | + 296% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,700 (C$1,648) | C$1,019 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵3,000 (C$867) | C$774 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵700 (C$202) | C$66 | + 205% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵600 (C$173) | C$40 | + 334% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵4,000 (C$1,156) | C$377 | + 207% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,000 (C$289) | C$98 | + 194% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 (C$10) | C$9 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵6 (C$1.81) | C$23 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in Takoradi (Ghana) is 134% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵450 (C$130) | C$59 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵400 (C$116) | C$40 | + 187% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵300 (C$87) | C$93 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵500 (C$145) | C$92 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Takoradi (Ghana) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵35,000 (C$10,118) | C$22,749 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.94 (C$1.14) | C$1.27 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵350 (C$101) | C$65 | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Takoradi (Ghana) is 25% 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$4.34) | C$20 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵300 (C$87) | C$96 | - 10% | |
| 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$3.72 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵35 (C$10) | C$2.83 | + 257% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵25 (C$7) | C$3.09 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (C$3.47) | C$2.46 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵30 (C$9) | C$19 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Takoradi (Ghana) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵167 (C$48) | C$46 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵45 (C$13) | C$26 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵90 (C$26) | C$101 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵344 (C$100) | C$87 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵38 (C$11) | C$9 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵26 (C$7) | C$5.53 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵11 (C$3.08) | C$5.67 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.00 (C$0.87) | C$1.04 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵160 (C$46) | C$35 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵7 (C$2.02) | C$10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 218 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Takoradi (Ghana) is 42% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,525
(GH₵22,572)
in Takoradi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,600
in Abbotsford.
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