- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- United States
- Takoradi
- Amarillo, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Takoradi, Ghana compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Takoradi (Ghana) is 3% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵41 ($9) | $11 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵60 ($14) | $7 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵29 ($6) | $4.73 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵8 ($1.79) | $1.02 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $3.36 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵5.00 ($1.13) | $2.20 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵98 ($22) | $4.41 | + 400% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 ($3.38) | $3.45 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.16 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵8 ($1.71) | $4.46 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵80 ($18) | $12 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵9 ($2.03) | $1.63 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵7 ($1.60) | $2.16 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Takoradi (Ghana) is 78% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵10,892 ($2,454) | $1,104 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵15,200 ($3,425) | $874 | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,500 ($338) | $177 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,700 ($1,284) | $756 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵3,000 ($676) | $692 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵700 ($158) | $244 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵600 ($135) | $51 | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵4,000 ($901) | $400 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,000 ($225) | $150 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 ($8) | $16 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵6 ($1.41) | $24 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Takoradi (Ghana) is 123% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵450 ($101) | $48 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵400 ($90) | $29 | + 207% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵300 ($68) | $93 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵500 ($113) | $102 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Takoradi (Ghana) is 27% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵35,000 ($7,886) | $16,500 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.94 ($0.89) | $0.57 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵350 ($79) | $50 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Takoradi (Ghana) is 9% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵30 ($7) | $5.55 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵15 ($3.38) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵300 ($68) | $83 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵60 ($14) | $5.34 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵25 ($5.63) | $2.87 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵35 ($8) | $8 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵25 ($5.63) | $4.28 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 ($2.70) | $1.39 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵30 ($7) | $18 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Takoradi (Ghana) is 2% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵167 ($38) | $33 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵45 ($10) | $18 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵90 ($20) | $40 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵344 ($78) | $49 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵38 ($9) | $12 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵26 ($5.76) | $5.00 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵11 ($2.40) | $3.52 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
| 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 ($1.58) | $6 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 97 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 04, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
/
GHS
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Cost of living in Takoradi (Ghana) is 36% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,497
(GH₵19,962)
in Takoradi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,300
in Amarillo, Texas.
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