- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Ghana
- San Nicolás de los Garza
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Nicolás de los Garza, Mexico compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in San Nicolás de los Garza (Mexico) is 16% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 112 (GH₵28) | GH₵56 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 71 (GH₵18) | GH₵28 | - 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 219 (GH₵54) | GH₵17 | + 225% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14 (GH₵3.49) | GH₵10 | - 67% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 25 (GH₵6) | GH₵11 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (GH₵4.69) | GH₵11 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 49 (GH₵12) | GH₵39 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (GH₵12) | GH₵17 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 23 (GH₵5.77) | GH₵10 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19 (GH₵4.61) | GH₵4.37 | + 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 100 (GH₵25) | GH₵29 | - 15% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 23 (GH₵5.66) | GH₵10 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (GH₵4.93) | GH₵4.95 | - 0% | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in San Nicolás de los Garza (Mexico) is 8% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Mex$ 18,658 (GH₵4,597) | GH₵11,045 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Mex$ 8,416 (GH₵2,074) | GH₵5,252 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 10,000 (GH₵2,464) | GH₵457 | + 439% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | GH₵5,195 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Mex$ 10,892 (GH₵2,684) | GH₵2,083 | + 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Mex$ 10,000 (GH₵2,464) | GH₵227 | + 984% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 715 (GH₵176) | GH₵97 | + 82% | |
40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 10,000 (GH₵2,464) | GH₵2,183 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 3,000 (GH₵739) | GH₵590 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (GH₵15) | GH₵38 | - 61% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 300 (GH₵74) | GH₵50 | + 47% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in San Nicolás de los Garza (Mexico) is 5% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 800 (GH₵197) | GH₵165 | + 19% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Mex$ 364 (GH₵90) | GH₵104 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,500 (GH₵370) | GH₵270 | + 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,453 (GH₵358) | GH₵282 | + 27% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in San Nicolás de los Garza (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 130,000 (GH₵32,033) | GH₵42,068 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 14 (GH₵3.41) | GH₵4.04 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 543 (GH₵134) | GH₵150 | - 11% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 91 (GH₵22) | GH₵49 | - 55% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in San Nicolás de los Garza (Mexico) is 42% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 53 (GH₵13) | GH₵20 | - 36% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 100 (GH₵25) | GH₵28 | - 11% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 300 (GH₵74) | GH₵153 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 100 (GH₵25) | GH₵20 | + 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 38 (GH₵9) | GH₵18 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (GH₵12) | GH₵19 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 20 (GH₵4.93) | GH₵9 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 15 (GH₵3.70) | GH₵12 | - 70% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 100 (GH₵25) | GH₵26 | - 6% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in San Nicolás de los Garza (Mexico) is 25% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 418 (GH₵103) | GH₵91 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 130 (GH₵32) | GH₵56 | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 819 (GH₵202) | GH₵74 | + 172% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 636 (GH₵157) | GH₵226 | - 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 120 (GH₵30) | GH₵20 | + 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 58 (GH₵14) | GH₵13 | + 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 30 (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 6% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Mex$ 8,000 (GH₵1,971) | GH₵2,070 | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.00 (GH₵0.25) | GH₵0.47 | - 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 373 (GH₵92) | GH₵289 | - 68% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 45 (GH₵11) | GH₵8 | + 38% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in San Nicolás de los Garza (Mexico) is 9% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵32,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵29,150
(Mex$ 118,301)
in San Nicolás de los Garza.
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