- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Mexico
- Accra
- Aguascalientes
- Comparison
Cost of living in Accra, Ghana compared to Aguascalientes, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 59% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵38 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 95 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵26 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 86 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵19 (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 51 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵11 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 18 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵16 (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 24 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵10 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 16 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵32 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 50 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵13 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 29 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵8 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 18 | + 93% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵5.41 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 17 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵23 (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 186 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵9 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 21 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.54 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 14 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 170% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵12,000 (Mex$ 48,297) | Mex$ 8,895 | + 443% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵4,858 (Mex$ 19,552) | Mex$ 4,798 | + 307% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵325 (Mex$ 1,308) | Mex$ 954 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵1,704 (Mex$ 6,856) | Mex$ 7,371 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵1,403 (Mex$ 5,645) | Mex$ 3,887 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵244 (Mex$ 984) | Mex$ 822 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵108 (Mex$ 436) | Mex$ 368 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵2,180 (Mex$ 8,774) | Mex$ 7,696 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵632 (Mex$ 2,545) | Mex$ 1,435 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 87 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵39 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 28 | + 469% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 33% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵172 (Mex$ 692) | Mex$ 617 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵103 (Mex$ 416) | Mex$ 875 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵280 (Mex$ 1,127) | Mex$ 1,078 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵302 (Mex$ 1,217) | Mex$ 919 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 40% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵53,700 (Mex$ 216,126) | Mex$ 257,356 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.88 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 14 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵150 (Mex$ 605) | Mex$ 323 | + 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵47 (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 41 | + 358% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 56% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵20 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 56 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵31 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 143 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵163 (Mex$ 656) | Mex$ 410 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵24 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 59 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵18 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 34 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵16 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 42 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵9 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 24 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 20 | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵25 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 60 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 48% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵90 (Mex$ 360) | Mex$ 331 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵54 (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 115 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵76 (Mex$ 307) | Mex$ 348 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵236 (Mex$ 950) | Mex$ 518 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵21 (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 65 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵13 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 39 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵7 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 30 | - 1% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | GH₵2,394 (Mex$ 9,637) | Mex$ 8,718 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.47 (Mex$ 1.91) | Mex$ 1.27 | + 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵312 (Mex$ 1,256) | Mex$ 521 | + 141% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵8 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 47 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 430 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 72% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 44,826
(GH₵11,138)
in Accra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 26,000
in Aguascalientes.
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