Cost of living in Takoradi, Ghana vs Jaipur, India
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Food | + 73% | |||
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Food in Takoradi (Ghana) is 73% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵41 (₨519) | ₨436 | + 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵60 (₨757) | ₨232 | + 227% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵29 (₨361) | ₨174 | + 107% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵8 (₨100) | ₨49 | + 104% | |
12 eggs, large | - | ₨66 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵5.00 (₨63) | ₨35 | + 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵98 (₨1,234) | ₨157 | + 688% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (₨189) | ₨102 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨19 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵8 (₨96) | ₨105 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵80 (₨1,010) | ₨741 | + 36% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵9 (₨114) | ₨93 | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵7 (₨90) | ₨28 | + 220% | |
Housing | + 339% | |||
Housing in Takoradi (Ghana) is 339% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵10,892 (₨137,472) | ₨24,410 | + 463% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵15,200 (₨191,842) | ₨15,761 | + 1117% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,500 (₨18,932) | ₨2,611 | + 625% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,700 (₨71,941) | ₨21,285 | + 238% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵3,000 (₨37,864) | ₨10,866 | + 248% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵700 (₨8,835) | ₨1,695 | + 421% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵600 (₨7,573) | ₨975 | + 677% | |
40” flat screen TV | GH₵4,000 (₨50,485) | ₨30,416 | + 66% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,000 (₨12,621) | ₨9,683 | + 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 (₨442) | ₨352 | + 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵6 (₨79) | ₨638 | - 88% | |
Clothes | + 75% | |||
Clothes in Takoradi (Ghana) is 75% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵450 (₨5,680) | ₨2,278 | + 149% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵400 (₨5,048) | ₨3,069 | + 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵300 (₨3,786) | ₨3,222 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵500 (₨6,311) | ₨2,669 | + 136% | |
Transportation | + 100% | |||
Transportation in Takoradi (Ghana) is 100% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵35,000 (₨441,741) | ₨808,758 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.94 (₨50) | ₨76 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵350 (₨4,417) | ₨754 | + 486% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨179 | - | |
Personal Care | + 152% | |||
Personal Care in Takoradi (Ghana) is 152% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵30 (₨379) | ₨163 | + 132% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵15 (₨189) | ₨264 | - 28% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵300 (₨3,786) | ₨500 | + 657% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵60 (₨757) | ₨399 | + 90% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵25 (₨316) | ₨174 | + 81% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵35 (₨442) | ₨209 | + 112% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵25 (₨316) | ₨89 | + 255% | |
Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (₨151) | ₨83 | + 82% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵30 (₨379) | ₨228 | + 66% | |
Entertainment | + 81% | |||
Entertainment in Takoradi (Ghana) is 81% more expensive than in Jaipur (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵167 (₨2,104) | ₨1,064 | + 98% | |
2 tickets to the movies | GH₵45 (₨568) | ₨490 | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵90 (₨1,136) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵344 (₨4,346) | ₨1,692 | + 157% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵38 (₨476) | ₨912 | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵26 (₨322) | ₨169 | + 90% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵11 (₨134) | ₨173 | - 22% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨33,181 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.00 (₨38) | ₨5.29 | + 616% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵160 (₨2,019) | ₨2,007 | + 1% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵7 (₨88) | ₨202 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | + 141% |

These prices were last updated on December 06, 2019.
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Cost of living in Takoradi (Ghana) is 141% more expensive than in Jaipur (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨180,732 (GH₵14,320) in Takoradi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨75,000 in Jaipur.
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