- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Mexico
- Accra
- Aguascalientes
- Comparison
Cost of living in Accra, Ghana compared to Aguascalientes, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 73% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵56 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 87 | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵28 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 78 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵17 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 70 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 20 | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵11 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 31 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵11 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 16 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵39 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 61 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵17 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 29 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵10 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 18 | + 122% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵4.37 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 17 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵29 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 171 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵10 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 23 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.95 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 14 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 205% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 205% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵11,045 (Mex$ 46,168) | Mex$ 8,162 | + 466% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵5,252 (Mex$ 21,951) | Mex$ 4,946 | + 344% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵457 (Mex$ 1,910) | Mex$ 988 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵4,531 (Mex$ 18,938) | Mex$ 7,676 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,083 (Mex$ 8,706) | Mex$ 4,352 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵227 (Mex$ 950) | Mex$ 798 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵97 (Mex$ 404) | Mex$ 392 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵2,183 (Mex$ 9,125) | Mex$ 7,700 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵590 (Mex$ 2,464) | Mex$ 1,583 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵38 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 93 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵50 (Mex$ 211) | Mex$ 28 | + 661% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 32% cheaper than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵165 (Mex$ 691) | Mex$ 653 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵104 (Mex$ 434) | Mex$ 831 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵270 (Mex$ 1,130) | Mex$ 1,099 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵282 (Mex$ 1,178) | Mex$ 1,060 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 21% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵42,068 (Mex$ 175,837) | Mex$ 280,660 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.04 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 17 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵150 (Mex$ 628) | Mex$ 371 | + 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵49 (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 79 | + 159% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 53% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵20 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 63 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵28 (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 135 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵153 (Mex$ 638) | Mex$ 399 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵20 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 65 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵18 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 43 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵19 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 46 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵9 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 25 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 22 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵26 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 73 | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 42% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵91 (Mex$ 380) | Mex$ 337 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵56 (Mex$ 236) | Mex$ 126 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵74 (Mex$ 309) | Mex$ 343 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵226 (Mex$ 943) | Mex$ 518 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵20 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 68 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵13 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 43 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 30 | + 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵2,070 (Mex$ 8,651) | Mex$ 9,705 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.47 (Mex$ 1.97) | Mex$ 1.27 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵289 (Mex$ 1,207) | Mex$ 506 | + 139% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵8 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 48 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 543 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 76% more expensive than in Aguascalientes (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 42,141
(GH₵10,082)
in Accra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 24,000
in Aguascalientes.
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