- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Ghana
- Ottawa
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ottawa, Canada compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ottawa (Canada) is 11% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (GH₵52) | GH₵56 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$9 (GH₵31) | GH₵28 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$4.85 (GH₵17) | GH₵17 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.19 (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.05 (GH₵11) | GH₵11 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.10 (GH₵11) | GH₵11 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 (GH₵23) | GH₵39 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.14 (GH₵11) | GH₵17 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.52 (GH₵16) | GH₵10 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.57 (GH₵9) | GH₵4.37 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$14 (GH₵50) | GH₵29 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.60 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.52 (GH₵9) | GH₵4.95 | + 76% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Ottawa (Canada) is 13% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,666 (GH₵5,768) | GH₵11,045 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,289 (GH₵4,464) | GH₵5,252 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$134 (GH₵463) | GH₵457 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,094 (GH₵3,788) | GH₵4,531 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$881 (GH₵3,050) | GH₵2,083 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$67 (GH₵231) | GH₵227 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$51 (GH₵175) | GH₵97 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$525 (GH₵1,817) | GH₵2,183 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$119 (GH₵413) | GH₵590 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (GH₵40) | GH₵38 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (GH₵106) | GH₵50 | + 110% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is 60% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$59 (GH₵205) | GH₵165 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$55 (GH₵190) | GH₵104 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$106 (GH₵367) | GH₵270 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$113 (GH₵391) | GH₵282 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is 89% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,738 (GH₵75,281) | GH₵42,068 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.22 (GH₵4.23) | GH₵4.04 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$100 (GH₵346) | GH₵150 | + 130% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$20 (GH₵70) | GH₵49 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is 55% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (GH₵37) | GH₵20 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$25 (GH₵86) | GH₵28 | + 210% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$93 (GH₵321) | GH₵153 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$7 (GH₵24) | GH₵20 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$5.72 (GH₵20) | GH₵18 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$4.80 (GH₵17) | GH₵19 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.21 (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.50 (GH₵9) | GH₵12 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$23 (GH₵81) | GH₵26 | + 207% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is 42% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$53 (GH₵184) | GH₵91 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (GH₵90) | GH₵56 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$146 (GH₵507) | GH₵74 | + 585% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$70 (GH₵242) | GH₵226 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (GH₵33) | GH₵20 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.59 (GH₵12) | GH₵13 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (GH₵22) | GH₵8 | + 175% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | C$574 (GH₵1,988) | GH₵2,070 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.31 (GH₵1.07) | GH₵0.47 | + 127% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (GH₵204) | GH₵289 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (GH₵38) | GH₵8 | + 378% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 970 prices entered by 206 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ottawa (Canada) is 22% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵42,769
(C$12,350)
in Ottawa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵35,000
in Accra.
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