- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Ghana
- Whitehorse
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Whitehorse, Canada compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Whitehorse (Canada) is 37% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$21 (GH₵74) | GH₵56 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (GH₵35) | GH₵28 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$7 (GH₵25) | GH₵17 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.29 (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.01 (GH₵14) | GH₵11 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.54 (GH₵16) | GH₵11 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$11 (GH₵40) | GH₵39 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.83 (GH₵17) | GH₵17 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.15 (GH₵11) | GH₵10 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.02 (GH₵14) | GH₵4.37 | + 223% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (GH₵66) | GH₵29 | + 129% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$3.24 (GH₵11) | GH₵10 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.00 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.95 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Whitehorse (Canada) is 9% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,778 (GH₵6,254) | GH₵11,045 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,483 (GH₵5,218) | GH₵5,252 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$236 (GH₵829) | GH₵457 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,020 (GH₵3,587) | GH₵5,195 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$858 (GH₵3,019) | GH₵2,083 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$446 (GH₵1,570) | GH₵227 | + 591% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$95 (GH₵333) | GH₵97 | + 244% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$705 (GH₵2,481) | GH₵2,183 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$144 (GH₵507) | GH₵590 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (GH₵51) | GH₵38 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (GH₵94) | GH₵50 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Whitehorse (Canada) is 114% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$79 (GH₵279) | GH₵165 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$74 (GH₵261) | GH₵104 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (GH₵422) | GH₵270 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$150 (GH₵527) | GH₵282 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Whitehorse (Canada) is 68% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,105 (GH₵116,452) | GH₵42,068 | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.23 (GH₵4.33) | GH₵4.04 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$61 (GH₵214) | GH₵150 | + 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$31 (GH₵111) | GH₵49 | + 125% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Whitehorse (Canada) is 62% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (GH₵41) | GH₵20 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$25 (GH₵88) | GH₵28 | + 218% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$88 (GH₵308) | GH₵153 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (GH₵30) | GH₵20 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.24 (GH₵15) | GH₵18 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.46 (GH₵19) | GH₵19 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.52 (GH₵12) | GH₵9 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.78 (GH₵10) | GH₵12 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$28 (GH₵99) | GH₵26 | + 277% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Whitehorse (Canada) is 45% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$59 (GH₵207) | GH₵91 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$22 (GH₵76) | GH₵56 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$68 (GH₵238) | GH₵74 | + 222% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$113 (GH₵399) | GH₵226 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (GH₵30) | GH₵20 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.81 (GH₵17) | GH₵13 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (GH₵23) | GH₵8 | + 193% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | GH₵2,070 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$65 (GH₵229) | GH₵289 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (GH₵48) | GH₵8 | + 499% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 244 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Whitehorse (Canada) is 36% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵44,822
(C$12,742)
in Whitehorse
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵33,000
in Accra.
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