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Cost of living in Takoradi, Ghana compared to Agartala, India
Currency:
Food | + 120% | |||
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Food in Takoradi (Ghana) is 120% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵41 (₨615) | ₨213 | + 189% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵60 (₨897) | ₨250 | + 259% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵29 (₨428) | ₨155 | + 176% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵8 (₨119) | ₨68 | + 73% | |
12 eggs, large | - | ₨67 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵5.00 (₨75) | ₨45 | + 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵98 (₨1,462) | ₨197 | + 642% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (₨224) | ₨103 | + 118% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨20 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵8 (₨113) | ₨115 | - 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵80 (₨1,196) | ₨473 | + 153% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵9 (₨135) | ₨110 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵7 (₨106) | ₨33 | + 218% | |
Housing | + 121% | |||
Housing in Takoradi (Ghana) is 121% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵10,892 (₨162,823) | ₨9,193 | + 1671% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵15,200 (₨227,219) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,500 (₨22,423) | ₨2,000 | + 1021% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,700 (₨85,207) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵3,000 (₨44,846) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵700 (₨10,464) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵600 (₨8,969) | ₨3,923 | + 129% | |
40” flat screen TV | GH₵4,000 (₨59,795) | ₨35,000 | + 71% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,000 (₨14,949) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 (₨523) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵6 (₨93) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 212% | |||
Clothes in Takoradi (Ghana) is 212% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵450 (₨6,727) | ₨2,941 | + 129% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵400 (₨5,979) | ₨1,600 | + 274% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵300 (₨4,485) | ₨3,502 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵500 (₨7,474) | ₨1,500 | + 398% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Takoradi (Ghana) is 10% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵35,000 (₨523,202) | ₨600,000 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.94 (₨59) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵350 (₨5,232) | ₨6,000 | - 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 235% | |||
Personal Care in Takoradi (Ghana) is 235% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵30 (₨448) | ₨100 | + 348% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵15 (₨224) | ₨150 | + 49% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵300 (₨4,485) | ₨300 | + 1395% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵60 (₨897) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵25 (₨374) | ₨150 | + 149% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵35 (₨523) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵25 (₨374) | ₨120 | + 211% | |
Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (₨179) | ₨50 | + 259% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵30 (₨448) | ₨100 | + 348% | |
Entertainment | + 46% | |||
Entertainment in Takoradi (Ghana) is 46% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵167 (₨2,492) | ₨1,000 | + 149% | |
2 tickets to the movies | GH₵45 (₨673) | ₨392 | + 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵90 (₨1,345) | ₨500 | + 169% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵344 (₨5,148) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵38 (₨564) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵26 (₨382) | ₨89 | + 328% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵11 (₨159) | ₨78 | + 103% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨40,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.00 (₨45) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵160 (₨2,392) | ₨608 | + 294% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵7 (₨105) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 67% |

These prices were last updated on April 08, 2018.
Exchange rate:
14.949
INR
/
GHS
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Cost of living in Takoradi (Ghana) is 67% more expensive than in Agartala (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨46,880
(GH₵3,136)
in Takoradi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨28,000
in Agartala.
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