- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Ghana
- Moncton
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moncton, Canada compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moncton (Canada) is 18% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (GH₵60) | GH₵72 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (GH₵35) | GH₵32 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (GH₵24) | GH₵16 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.48 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.66 (GH₵13) | GH₵11 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.35 (GH₵16) | GH₵11 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (GH₵36) | GH₵39 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.09 (GH₵15) | GH₵17 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.37 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.59 (GH₵13) | GH₵4.37 | + 196% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (GH₵58) | GH₵37 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.11 (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.63 (GH₵9) | GH₵4.95 | + 91% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Moncton (Canada) is 24% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,268 (GH₵4,568) | GH₵11,521 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$893 (GH₵3,217) | GH₵5,451 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$237 (GH₵855) | GH₵526 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$950 (GH₵3,422) | GH₵5,120 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$751 (GH₵2,704) | GH₵2,072 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$137 (GH₵495) | GH₵227 | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$65 (GH₵233) | GH₵100 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$445 (GH₵1,603) | GH₵2,183 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$117 (GH₵420) | GH₵590 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (GH₵38) | GH₵38 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$15 (GH₵56) | GH₵59 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Moncton (Canada) is 45% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$59 (GH₵214) | GH₵154 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$42 (GH₵150) | GH₵105 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$105 (GH₵376) | GH₵270 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$124 (GH₵447) | GH₵255 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Moncton (Canada) is 37% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,033 (GH₵82,952) | GH₵42,068 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.08 (GH₵3.89) | GH₵4.12 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$58 (GH₵209) | GH₵150 | + 39% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$12 (GH₵45) | GH₵47 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Moncton (Canada) is 25% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$14 (GH₵49) | GH₵19 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$27 (GH₵96) | GH₵28 | + 243% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$40 (GH₵144) | GH₵165 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$10 (GH₵35) | GH₵21 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.30 (GH₵12) | GH₵17 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.07 (GH₵18) | GH₵23 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.84 (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.25 (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$17 (GH₵63) | GH₵25 | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Moncton (Canada) is 45% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$46 (GH₵166) | GH₵97 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$27 (GH₵96) | GH₵56 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$150 (GH₵540) | GH₵138 | + 293% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$84 (GH₵304) | GH₵222 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (GH₵28) | GH₵19 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.60 (GH₵17) | GH₵12 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.45 (GH₵20) | GH₵8 | + 150% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$503 (GH₵1,813) | GH₵2,204 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.33 (GH₵1.20) | GH₵0.67 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$51 (GH₵183) | GH₵257 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (GH₵50) | GH₵8 | + 521% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 417 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moncton (Canada) is 10% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵36,262
(C$10,069)
in Moncton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵33,000
in Accra.
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