- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Mexico
- Accra
- Aguascalientes
- Comparison
Cost of living in Accra, Ghana compared to Aguascalientes, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 94% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵72 (Mex$ 312) | Mex$ 82 | + 279% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵32 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 86 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵17 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 71 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 20 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵11 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 28 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵11 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 17 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵39 (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 66 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵17 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 31 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵10 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 19 | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵4.37 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 17 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵37 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 166 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵10 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 25 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.95 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 13 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 227% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 227% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵11,521 (Mex$ 49,742) | Mex$ 8,283 | + 501% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵5,451 (Mex$ 23,535) | Mex$ 5,294 | + 345% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵526 (Mex$ 2,269) | Mex$ 979 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,120 (Mex$ 22,104) | Mex$ 7,676 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,072 (Mex$ 8,946) | Mex$ 4,352 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵227 (Mex$ 981) | Mex$ 747 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵100 (Mex$ 431) | Mex$ 387 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵2,183 (Mex$ 9,425) | Mex$ 7,508 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵590 (Mex$ 2,545) | Mex$ 1,673 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵38 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 99 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵59 (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 28 | + 824% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 32% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵154 (Mex$ 666) | Mex$ 703 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵105 (Mex$ 452) | Mex$ 826 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵270 (Mex$ 1,167) | Mex$ 1,129 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵255 (Mex$ 1,100) | Mex$ 1,103 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 27% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵42,068 (Mex$ 181,627) | Mex$ 287,590 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.12 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵150 (Mex$ 649) | Mex$ 346 | + 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵47 (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 80 | + 150% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 55% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵20 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 66 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵28 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 126 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵153 (Mex$ 659) | Mex$ 399 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵20 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 65 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵18 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 45 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵21 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 49 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵9 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 28 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 25 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵27 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 77 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 28% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵97 (Mex$ 417) | Mex$ 342 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵54 (Mex$ 232) | Mex$ 131 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵74 (Mex$ 320) | Mex$ 549 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵226 (Mex$ 974) | Mex$ 549 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵21 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 70 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵13 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 45 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 31 | + 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵2,070 (Mex$ 8,936) | Mex$ 9,498 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.47 (Mex$ 2.04) | Mex$ 2.83 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵263 (Mex$ 1,135) | Mex$ 506 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵8 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 50 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 625 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 83% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 45,702
(GH₵10,585)
in Accra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 25,000
in Aguascalientes.
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