Cost of living in Sunyani, Ghana vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Sunyani (Ghana) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵18 (£2.17) | £12 | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵11 (£1.35) | £5.43 | - 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵20 (£2.48) | £3.30 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵7 (£0.81) | £0.93 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | GH₵13 (£1.63) | £2.39 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵10 (£1.18) | £1.96 | - 40% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵20 (£2.48) | £3.47 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵10 (£1.24) | £1.71 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵11 (£1.37) | £1.30 | + 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵4.50 (£0.56) | £2.12 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵12 (£1.49) | £7 | - 78% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵9 (£1.12) | £1.64 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵5.00 (£0.62) | £1.11 | - 44% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Sunyani (Ghana) is 38% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵460 (£57) | £1,100 | - 95% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | £868 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | £170 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | £659 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | £621 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | £126 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | £21 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | £386 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | £107 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | £6 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵12 (£1.49) | £12 | - 88% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Sunyani (Ghana) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵45 (£5.59) | £62 | - 91% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | £30 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | £66 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | £69 | - | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Sunyani (Ghana) is 61% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £18,131 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | £1.24 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵30 (£3.72) | £65 | - 94% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Sunyani (Ghana) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | £2.95 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £4.55 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £62 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £2.75 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | £1.30 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵3.69 (£0.46) | £3.71 | - 88% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | £1.73 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | £1.64 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £13 | - | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Sunyani (Ghana) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | £33 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | GH₵16 (£1.99) | £18 | - 89% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £66 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | £58 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £8 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | £2.90 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £3.86 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £389 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.10 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | £36 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | £9 | - | |
TOTAL | - 44% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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