Cost of living in Takoradi, Ghana vs Auckland, New Zealand
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Takoradi (Ghana) is 26% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵41 (NZ$10) | NZ$20 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵60 (NZ$14) | NZ$13 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵29 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵8 (NZ$1.92) | NZ$2.15 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | NZ$8 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵5.00 (NZ$1.21) | NZ$6 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵98 (NZ$24) | NZ$7 | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (NZ$3.62) | NZ$3.39 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | NZ$3.32 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵8 (NZ$1.83) | NZ$4.31 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵80 (NZ$19) | NZ$20 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵9 (NZ$2.17) | NZ$3.77 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵7 (NZ$1.71) | NZ$2.27 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Takoradi (Ghana) is 8% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵10,892 (NZ$2,626) | NZ$3,068 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵15,200 (NZ$3,665) | NZ$2,605 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,500 (NZ$362) | NZ$279 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵5,700 (NZ$1,374) | NZ$2,393 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵3,000 (NZ$723) | NZ$1,982 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵700 (NZ$169) | NZ$183 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵600 (NZ$145) | NZ$80 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵4,000 (NZ$964) | NZ$753 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,000 (NZ$241) | NZ$234 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 (NZ$8) | NZ$12 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵6 (NZ$1.51) | NZ$28 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Takoradi (Ghana) is 5% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵450 (NZ$109) | NZ$112 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵400 (NZ$96) | NZ$68 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵300 (NZ$72) | NZ$182 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵500 (NZ$121) | NZ$213 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Takoradi (Ghana) is 60% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵35,000 (NZ$8,439) | NZ$35,093 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.94 (NZ$0.95) | NZ$2.12 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵350 (NZ$84) | NZ$213 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | NZ$30 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Takoradi (Ghana) is about the same as in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵30 (NZ$7) | NZ$14 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵15 (NZ$3.62) | NZ$5.22 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵300 (NZ$72) | NZ$62 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵60 (NZ$14) | NZ$8 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵25 (NZ$6) | NZ$7 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵35 (NZ$8) | NZ$7 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵25 (NZ$6) | NZ$3.47 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (NZ$2.89) | NZ$4.03 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵30 (NZ$7) | NZ$38 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Takoradi (Ghana) is 33% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵167 (NZ$40) | NZ$64 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵45 (NZ$11) | NZ$36 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵90 (NZ$22) | NZ$216 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵344 (NZ$83) | NZ$135 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵38 (NZ$9) | NZ$17 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵26 (NZ$6) | NZ$5.38 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵11 (NZ$2.57) | NZ$11 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | NZ$689 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.00 (NZ$0.72) | NZ$0.32 | + 125% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵160 (NZ$39) | NZ$81 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵7 (NZ$1.69) | NZ$34 | - 95% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 386 prices entered by 79 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Takoradi (Ghana) is 30% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,600 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$6,001 (GH₵24,887) in Takoradi.
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