- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- United States
- Takoradi
- Amarillo, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Takoradi, Ghana compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Takoradi (Ghana) is 17% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵41 ($9) | $10 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵60 ($14) | $7 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵29 ($7) | $4.73 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵8 ($1.81) | $0.97 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $2.97 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵5.00 ($1.14) | $2.20 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵98 ($22) | $4.41 | + 404% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 ($3.41) | $3.45 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.16 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵8 ($1.72) | $4.23 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵80 ($18) | $12 | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵9 ($2.05) | $1.79 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵7 ($1.62) | $1.18 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Takoradi (Ghana) is 85% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵10,892 ($2,476) | $1,035 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵15,200 ($3,456) | $857 | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,500 ($341) | $249 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,700 ($1,296) | $715 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵3,000 ($682) | $680 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵700 ($159) | $252 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵600 ($136) | $42 | + 226% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵4,000 ($909) | $372 | + 145% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,000 ($227) | $100 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵6 ($1.42) | $24 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Takoradi (Ghana) is 114% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵450 ($102) | $48 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵400 ($91) | $30 | + 207% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵300 ($68) | $102 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵500 ($114) | $100 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Takoradi (Ghana) is 39% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵35,000 ($7,957) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.94 ($0.90) | $0.56 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵350 ($80) | $50 | + 59% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Takoradi (Ghana) is 7% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵30 ($7) | $5.55 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵15 ($3.41) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵300 ($68) | $109 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵60 ($14) | $4.00 | + 241% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵25 ($5.68) | $3.03 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵35 ($8) | $4.29 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵25 ($5.68) | $3.90 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 ($2.73) | $1.39 | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵30 ($7) | $18 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Takoradi (Ghana) is 6% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵167 ($38) | $32 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵45 ($10) | $18 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵90 ($20) | $30 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵344 ($78) | $49 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵38 ($9) | $5.00 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵26 ($5.81) | $5.09 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵11 ($2.42) | $3.42 | - 29% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | GH₵450 ($102) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.00 ($0.68) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵160 ($36) | $33 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵7 ($1.59) | $5.95 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 61 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Takoradi (Ghana) is 44% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,183
(GH₵18,398)
in Takoradi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$2,900
in Amarillo, Texas.
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