- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Ghana
- Moncton
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moncton, Canada compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moncton (Canada) is 25% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$18 (GH₵62) | GH₵56 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (GH₵34) | GH₵28 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (GH₵23) | GH₵17 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.48 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.66 (GH₵13) | GH₵11 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.35 (GH₵15) | GH₵11 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (GH₵34) | GH₵39 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.09 (GH₵14) | GH₵17 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$2.37 (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.49 (GH₵12) | GH₵4.37 | + 177% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$16 (GH₵57) | GH₵29 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.11 (GH₵7) | GH₵10 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.63 (GH₵9) | GH₵4.95 | + 84% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Moncton (Canada) is 23% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,268 (GH₵4,403) | GH₵11,045 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$893 (GH₵3,101) | GH₵5,252 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$237 (GH₵824) | GH₵457 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$950 (GH₵3,299) | GH₵4,531 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$751 (GH₵2,607) | GH₵2,083 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$137 (GH₵477) | GH₵227 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$65 (GH₵225) | GH₵97 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$445 (GH₵1,545) | GH₵2,183 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$117 (GH₵405) | GH₵590 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$10 (GH₵36) | GH₵38 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$15 (GH₵54) | GH₵50 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Moncton (Canada) is 37% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$59 (GH₵206) | GH₵165 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$42 (GH₵145) | GH₵104 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$105 (GH₵363) | GH₵270 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$124 (GH₵431) | GH₵282 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Moncton (Canada) is 32% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$23,033 (GH₵79,963) | GH₵42,068 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.08 (GH₵3.75) | GH₵4.04 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$58 (GH₵202) | GH₵150 | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$12 (GH₵43) | GH₵49 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Moncton (Canada) is 21% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$14 (GH₵48) | GH₵20 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$27 (GH₵93) | GH₵28 | + 235% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$40 (GH₵139) | GH₵153 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$10 (GH₵34) | GH₵20 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$3.30 (GH₵11) | GH₵18 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.07 (GH₵18) | GH₵19 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.84 (GH₵10) | GH₵9 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.25 (GH₵8) | GH₵12 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$17 (GH₵60) | GH₵26 | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Moncton (Canada) is 40% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$46 (GH₵160) | GH₵91 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (GH₵92) | GH₵56 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$150 (GH₵521) | GH₵74 | + 603% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$83 (GH₵287) | GH₵226 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8 (GH₵27) | GH₵20 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.50 (GH₵16) | GH₵13 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.15 (GH₵18) | GH₵8 | + 128% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$480 (GH₵1,666) | GH₵2,070 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.33 (GH₵1.16) | GH₵0.47 | + 145% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$51 (GH₵176) | GH₵289 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (GH₵48) | GH₵8 | + 505% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 358 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 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₵39,491
(C$11,375)
in Moncton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵36,000
in Accra.
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