- Cost of Living
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- Ho
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ho, Ghana compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
Food | + 127% | |||
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Food in Ho (Ghana) is 127% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵100 (₨1,497) | ₨349 | + 329% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵40 (₨599) | ₨315 | + 90% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵20 (₨299) | ₨94 | + 219% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵8 (₨120) | ₨41 | + 189% | |
12 eggs, large | GH₵12 (₨180) | ₨52 | + 245% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵5.00 (₨75) | ₨41 | + 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵60 (₨898) | ₨228 | + 293% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵10 (₨150) | ₨87 | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵10 (₨150) | ₨35 | + 329% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵3.00 (₨45) | ₨119 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵16 (₨240) | ₨809 | - 70% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵6.00 (₨90) | ₨65 | + 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵3.00 (₨45) | ₨25 | + 83% | |
Housing | + 28% | |||
Housing in Ho (Ghana) is 28% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵3,600 (₨53,906) | ₨33,553 | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵1,500 (₨22,461) | ₨7,500 | + 199% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵600 (₨8,984) | ₨4,669 | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵2,000 (₨29,948) | ₨21,203 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵1,000 (₨14,974) | ₨25,000 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵200 (₨2,995) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨1,269 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | GH₵1,200 (₨17,969) | ₨41,000 | - 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,000 (₨14,974) | ₨8,000 | + 87% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵8 (₨120) | ₨200 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨500 | - | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Ho (Ghana) is 18% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵100 (₨1,497) | ₨2,480 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵200 (₨2,995) | ₨2,891 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵100 (₨1,497) | ₨5,358 | - 72% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵100 (₨1,497) | ₨4,949 | - 70% | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Ho (Ghana) is in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨605,082 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨91 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,790 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Ho (Ghana) is 2% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨545 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨248 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨206 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨200 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨73 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵25 (₨374) | ₨154 | + 142% | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Ho (Ghana) is in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,355 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨471 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨656 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨2,179 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨328 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨205 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨153 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨35,850 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,719 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨252 | - | |
TOTAL | + 50% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
14.974
INR
/
GHS
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Cost of living in Ho (Ghana) is 50% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨146,904
(GH₵9,811)
in Ho
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨98,000
in Amritsar.
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