- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Netherlands
- Obuasi
- Amsterdam
- Comparison
Cost of living in Obuasi, Ghana compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Obuasi (Ghana) is 26% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | €15 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | €8 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵16 (€2.92) | €3.34 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵12 (€2.19) | €1.08 | + 103% | |
12 eggs, large | GH₵6.00 (€1.10) | €1.89 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵3.00 (€0.55) | €1.92 | - 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €4.28 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵12 (€2.19) | €1.91 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵7 (€1.28) | €3.00 | - 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵4.00 (€0.73) | €0.95 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵25 (€4.56) | €5.00 | - 9% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵8 (€1.46) | €2.36 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵3.00 (€0.55) | €1.38 | - 60% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Obuasi (Ghana) is in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,817 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €1,264 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €162 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,104 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €766 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €81 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | €24 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | €437 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €129 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €7 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €14 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Obuasi (Ghana) is in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €87 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €31 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €85 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €135 | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Obuasi (Ghana) is in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.76 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €90 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Obuasi (Ghana) is in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €3.33 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €11 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €31 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €3.58 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.74 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.80 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.37 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.63 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €27 | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Obuasi (Ghana) is in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €49 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €20 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €116 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €60 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €11 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €2.70 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.00 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €582 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €32 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €6.00 | - | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Obuasi (Ghana) is 26% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,200
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €3,852
(GH₵21,105)
in Obuasi.
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