- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Ghana
- Whitehorse
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Whitehorse, Canada compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Whitehorse (Canada) is 53% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$22 (GH₵77) | GH₵38 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$10 (GH₵34) | GH₵28 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$6.00 (GH₵21) | GH₵19 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.43 (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.01 (GH₵14) | GH₵11 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.54 (GH₵16) | GH₵11 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$12 (GH₵43) | GH₵31 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.83 (GH₵17) | GH₵15 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.15 (GH₵11) | GH₵8 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$4.02 (GH₵14) | GH₵5.25 | + 167% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19 (GH₵66) | GH₵23 | + 190% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$3.34 (GH₵12) | GH₵9 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$1.96 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.32 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Whitehorse (Canada) is 17% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,778 (GH₵6,206) | GH₵11,197 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | C$1,483 (GH₵5,178) | GH₵4,896 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$236 (GH₵822) | GH₵325 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | C$1,020 (GH₵3,560) | GH₵3,326 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | C$814 (GH₵2,843) | GH₵1,403 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | C$446 (GH₵1,558) | GH₵244 | + 537% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | C$95 (GH₵330) | GH₵108 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$705 (GH₵2,462) | GH₵2,180 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$177 (GH₵619) | GH₵632 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$14 (GH₵51) | GH₵35 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$26 (GH₵92) | GH₵38 | + 142% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Whitehorse (Canada) is 105% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | C$79 (GH₵277) | GH₵172 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | C$74 (GH₵259) | GH₵103 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (GH₵418) | GH₵280 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$150 (GH₵523) | GH₵302 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Whitehorse (Canada) is 59% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,105 (GH₵115,569) | GH₵59,955 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.28 (GH₵4.47) | GH₵3.62 | + 23% | |
| 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₵110) | GH₵46 | + 138% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Whitehorse (Canada) is 53% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$12 (GH₵41) | GH₵20 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$25 (GH₵87) | GH₵31 | + 178% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | C$82 (GH₵287) | GH₵160 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$8 (GH₵30) | GH₵24 | + 23% | |
| 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₵16 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.42 (GH₵12) | GH₵9 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.78 (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$28 (GH₵97) | GH₵25 | + 292% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Whitehorse (Canada) is 46% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$57 (GH₵201) | GH₵73 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$22 (GH₵76) | GH₵54 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$68 (GH₵236) | GH₵76 | + 209% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$102 (GH₵356) | GH₵229 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$9 (GH₵30) | GH₵21 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.81 (GH₵17) | GH₵13 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$7 (GH₵23) | GH₵8 | + 195% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$215 (GH₵751) | GH₵812 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$65 (GH₵228) | GH₵312 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | C$14 (GH₵47) | GH₵8 | + 484% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 385 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Whitehorse (Canada) is 41% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵47,856
(C$13,709)
in Whitehorse
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵34,000
in Accra.
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