- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Ghana
- Ottawa
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ottawa, Canada compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ottawa (Canada) is 22% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$15 (GH₵52) | GH₵38 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (GH₵33) | GH₵28 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$4.85 (GH₵17) | GH₵19 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$1.86 (GH₵6) | GH₵11 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.05 (GH₵11) | GH₵13 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.10 (GH₵11) | GH₵10 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$7 (GH₵23) | GH₵32 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.14 (GH₵11) | GH₵13 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.52 (GH₵16) | GH₵8 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.57 (GH₵9) | GH₵5.25 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$14 (GH₵50) | GH₵23 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.27 (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.52 (GH₵9) | GH₵4.30 | + 105% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Ottawa (Canada) is 1% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,666 (GH₵5,814) | GH₵11,197 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,289 (GH₵4,499) | GH₵4,896 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$134 (GH₵466) | GH₵325 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,094 (GH₵3,818) | GH₵3,025 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$881 (GH₵3,074) | GH₵1,403 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$67 (GH₵233) | GH₵244 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$51 (GH₵176) | GH₵108 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$502 (GH₵1,751) | GH₵2,180 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$113 (GH₵393) | GH₵632 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (GH₵41) | GH₵35 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$42 (GH₵145) | GH₵38 | + 281% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Ottawa (Canada) is 56% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$59 (GH₵207) | GH₵172 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$55 (GH₵192) | GH₵103 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$106 (GH₵369) | GH₵280 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$113 (GH₵394) | GH₵302 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in Ottawa (Canada) is 86% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$21,738 (GH₵75,880) | GH₵53,700 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.22 (GH₵4.26) | GH₵3.67 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$100 (GH₵349) | GH₵150 | + 132% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$19 (GH₵68) | GH₵46 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Ottawa (Canada) is 48% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (GH₵36) | GH₵20 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$24 (GH₵84) | GH₵31 | + 166% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$81 (GH₵283) | GH₵160 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (GH₵27) | GH₵24 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.81 (GH₵17) | GH₵18 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.20 (GH₵18) | GH₵16 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.35 (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.69 (GH₵9) | GH₵11 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$23 (GH₵82) | GH₵25 | + 229% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Ottawa (Canada) is 40% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$49 (GH₵170) | GH₵73 | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$26 (GH₵91) | GH₵54 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$86 (GH₵301) | GH₵76 | + 294% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$70 (GH₵244) | GH₵229 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (GH₵33) | GH₵21 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$3.59 (GH₵13) | GH₵13 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$6 (GH₵22) | GH₵8 | + 181% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$198 (GH₵691) | GH₵812 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.31 (GH₵1.08) | GH₵0.47 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$59 (GH₵205) | GH₵312 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$11 (GH₵38) | GH₵8 | + 373% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 743 prices entered by 178 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Ottawa (Canada) is 30% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵40,202
(C$11,517)
in Ottawa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵31,000
in Accra.
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