- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Ghana
- Moncton
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moncton, Canada compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moncton (Canada) is 43% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$17 (GH₵60) | GH₵38 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (GH₵33) | GH₵28 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (GH₵25) | GH₵19 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.74 (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.02 (GH₵14) | GH₵13 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.49 (GH₵16) | GH₵10 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (GH₵40) | GH₵32 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.17 (GH₵15) | GH₵13 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.44 (GH₵9) | GH₵8 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.82 (GH₵13) | GH₵5.25 | + 154% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (GH₵57) | GH₵23 | + 143% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.35 (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.81 (GH₵10) | GH₵4.30 | + 128% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Moncton (Canada) is 13% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,252 (GH₵4,375) | GH₵11,197 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$897 (GH₵3,134) | GH₵4,896 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$227 (GH₵792) | GH₵325 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$985 (GH₵3,441) | GH₵2,310 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$775 (GH₵2,708) | GH₵1,403 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$138 (GH₵481) | GH₵244 | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$65 (GH₵226) | GH₵108 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$485 (GH₵1,696) | GH₵2,180 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (GH₵394) | GH₵632 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (GH₵37) | GH₵35 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$15 (GH₵52) | GH₵38 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Moncton (Canada) is 33% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$56 (GH₵196) | GH₵172 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$41 (GH₵142) | GH₵103 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$107 (GH₵375) | GH₵280 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$125 (GH₵437) | GH₵302 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Moncton (Canada) is 34% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,439 (GH₵81,888) | GH₵53,700 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.11 (GH₵3.87) | GH₵3.67 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$61 (GH₵213) | GH₵150 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$12 (GH₵44) | GH₵46 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Moncton (Canada) is 30% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$13 (GH₵45) | GH₵20 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$27 (GH₵93) | GH₵31 | + 197% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | GH₵160 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$10 (GH₵34) | GH₵24 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.64 (GH₵13) | GH₵18 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$3.83 (GH₵13) | GH₵16 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.67 (GH₵9) | GH₵9 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.37 (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$17 (GH₵59) | GH₵25 | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Moncton (Canada) is 49% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$44 (GH₵155) | GH₵73 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (GH₵91) | GH₵54 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$75 (GH₵262) | GH₵76 | + 243% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$84 (GH₵295) | GH₵229 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (GH₵27) | GH₵21 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.00 (GH₵17) | GH₵13 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.25 (GH₵18) | GH₵8 | + 136% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$137 (GH₵477) | GH₵812 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.46 (GH₵1.60) | GH₵0.47 | + 238% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$52 (GH₵183) | GH₵312 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (GH₵48) | GH₵8 | + 497% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 509 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Moncton (Canada) is 20% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵39,718
(C$11,368)
in Moncton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵33,000
in Accra.
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