- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- United States
- Takoradi
- Amarillo, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Takoradi, Ghana compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Takoradi (Ghana) is 1% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵41 ($9) | $11 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵60 ($13) | $7 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵29 ($6) | $4.57 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵8 ($1.68) | $1.01 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $3.67 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵5.00 ($1.05) | $2.20 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵98 ($21) | $4.41 | + 368% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 ($3.16) | $3.45 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.17 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵8 ($1.60) | $4.46 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵80 ($17) | $12 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵9 ($1.90) | $1.63 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵7 ($1.50) | $1.46 | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Takoradi (Ghana) is 64% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵10,892 ($2,296) | $1,156 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵15,200 ($3,205) | $900 | + 256% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,500 ($316) | $223 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,700 ($1,202) | $756 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵3,000 ($632) | $698 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵700 ($148) | $168 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵600 ($126) | $54 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵4,000 ($843) | $399 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,000 ($211) | $150 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 ($7) | $16 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵6 ($1.32) | $25 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Takoradi (Ghana) is 112% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵450 ($95) | $46 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵400 ($84) | $30 | + 186% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵300 ($63) | $91 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵500 ($105) | $102 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Takoradi (Ghana) is 21% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵35,000 ($7,379) | $16,500 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.94 ($0.83) | $0.58 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵350 ($74) | $50 | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Takoradi (Ghana) is 1% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵30 ($6) | $5.55 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵15 ($3.16) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵300 ($63) | $100 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵60 ($13) | $5.34 | + 137% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵25 ($5.27) | $2.87 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵35 ($7) | $8 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵25 ($5.27) | $4.28 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 ($2.53) | $1.39 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵30 ($6) | $18 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Takoradi (Ghana) is 4% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵167 ($35) | $36 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵45 ($9) | $18 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵90 ($19) | $40 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵344 ($73) | $49 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵38 ($8) | $9 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵26 ($5.39) | $4.75 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵11 ($2.24) | $3.52 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.00 ($0.63) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵160 ($34) | $37 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵7 ($1.48) | $6 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 140 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.21083
USD
/
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Cost of living in Takoradi (Ghana) is 28% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,726
(GH₵22,415)
in Takoradi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,700
in Amarillo, Texas.
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