- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Ghana
- Whitehorse
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Whitehorse, Canada compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Whitehorse (Canada) is 51% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 (GH₵79) | GH₵38 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (GH₵35) | GH₵26 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6.00 (GH₵21) | GH₵19 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.43 (GH₵9) | GH₵11 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.01 (GH₵14) | GH₵16 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.54 (GH₵16) | GH₵10 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$12 (GH₵44) | GH₵32 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.83 (GH₵17) | GH₵13 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.15 (GH₵11) | GH₵8 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.02 (GH₵14) | GH₵5.41 | + 166% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (GH₵68) | GH₵23 | + 190% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$3.34 (GH₵12) | GH₵9 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.96 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.54 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Whitehorse (Canada) is 24% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,778 (GH₵6,370) | GH₵12,000 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,483 (GH₵5,315) | GH₵4,858 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$236 (GH₵844) | GH₵325 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,020 (GH₵3,654) | GH₵1,704 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$814 (GH₵2,918) | GH₵1,403 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$446 (GH₵1,599) | GH₵244 | + 554% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$95 (GH₵339) | GH₵108 | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$705 (GH₵2,527) | GH₵2,180 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$177 (GH₵636) | GH₵632 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (GH₵52) | GH₵35 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 (GH₵95) | GH₵39 | + 143% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Whitehorse (Canada) is 111% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$79 (GH₵284) | GH₵172 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$74 (GH₵266) | GH₵103 | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (GH₵429) | GH₵280 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$150 (GH₵537) | GH₵302 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Whitehorse (Canada) is 65% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,105 (GH₵118,624) | GH₵53,700 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.28 (GH₵4.59) | GH₵3.88 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$61 (GH₵220) | GH₵150 | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$31 (GH₵113) | GH₵47 | + 140% | |
| 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₵42) | GH₵20 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$25 (GH₵90) | GH₵31 | + 185% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$82 (GH₵295) | GH₵163 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (GH₵30) | GH₵24 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.24 (GH₵15) | GH₵18 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.46 (GH₵20) | GH₵16 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.42 (GH₵12) | GH₵9 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.78 (GH₵10) | GH₵12 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$28 (GH₵100) | GH₵25 | + 302% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Whitehorse (Canada) is 41% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$57 (GH₵206) | GH₵90 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$22 (GH₵78) | GH₵54 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$68 (GH₵243) | GH₵76 | + 218% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$102 (GH₵365) | GH₵236 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (GH₵31) | GH₵21 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.81 (GH₵17) | GH₵13 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (GH₵24) | GH₵7 | + 217% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | GH₵2,394 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$65 (GH₵234) | GH₵312 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (GH₵49) | GH₵8 | + 499% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 324 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Whitehorse (Canada) is 44% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵52,013
(C$14,516)
in Whitehorse
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵36,000
in Accra.
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