- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Mexico
- Accra
- Aguascalientes
- Comparison
Cost of living in Accra, Ghana compared to Aguascalientes, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 51% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵38 (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 103 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵28 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 92 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵19 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 51 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 17 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵11 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 27 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵11 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 16 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵31 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 49 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 28 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵8 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 19 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵5.25 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 17 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵23 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 171 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵9 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 22 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.32 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 12 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 174% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 174% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵11,197 (Mex$ 44,730) | Mex$ 9,048 | + 394% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵4,896 (Mex$ 19,558) | Mex$ 4,798 | + 308% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵325 (Mex$ 1,298) | Mex$ 889 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵3,326 (Mex$ 13,285) | Mex$ 7,371 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵1,403 (Mex$ 5,604) | Mex$ 3,874 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵244 (Mex$ 977) | Mex$ 857 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵108 (Mex$ 433) | Mex$ 378 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵2,180 (Mex$ 8,709) | Mex$ 8,253 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵632 (Mex$ 2,527) | Mex$ 1,416 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 76 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵38 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 26 | + 489% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 30% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵172 (Mex$ 687) | Mex$ 582 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵103 (Mex$ 413) | Mex$ 836 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵280 (Mex$ 1,119) | Mex$ 1,058 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵302 (Mex$ 1,208) | Mex$ 868 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 44% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵59,955 (Mex$ 239,515) | Mex$ 253,291 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.62 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 13 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵150 (Mex$ 600) | Mex$ 322 | + 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵46 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 38 | + 384% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 57% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵20 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 66 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵31 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 157 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵160 (Mex$ 640) | Mex$ 411 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵24 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 64 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵18 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 28 | + 156% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵16 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 39 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵9 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 26 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵11 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 20 | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵25 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 61 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 52% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵73 (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 305 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵54 (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 114 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵76 (Mex$ 305) | Mex$ 313 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵229 (Mex$ 916) | Mex$ 513 | + 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵21 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 65 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵13 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 38 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 31 | + 1% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | GH₵812 (Mex$ 3,243) | Mex$ 2,114 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.47 (Mex$ 1.90) | Mex$ 1.30 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵312 (Mex$ 1,246) | Mex$ 511 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵8 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 50 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 441 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 74% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 45,360
(GH₵11,355)
in Accra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 26,000
in Aguascalientes.
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