Cost of living in Takoradi, Ghana vs Patzcuaro, Mexico
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Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in Takoradi (Ghana) is 20% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵41 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 180 | - 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵60 (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 100 | + 117% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵29 (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 50 | + 107% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵8 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 17 | + 69% | |
12 eggs, large | - | Mex$ 28 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵5.00 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 35 | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵98 (Mex$ 353) | Mex$ 100 | + 253% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 97 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 40 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵8 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 30 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵80 (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 200 | + 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵9 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 40 | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵7 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 20 | + 28% | |
Housing | + 407% | |||
Housing in Takoradi (Ghana) is 407% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵10,892 (Mex$ 39,354) | Mex$ 7,000 | + 462% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵15,200 (Mex$ 54,918) | Mex$ 4,000 | + 1273% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,500 (Mex$ 5,420) | Mex$ 300 | + 1707% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵5,700 (Mex$ 20,594) | Mex$ 2,500 | + 724% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵3,000 (Mex$ 10,839) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 442% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵700 (Mex$ 2,529) | Mex$ 200 | + 1165% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵600 (Mex$ 2,168) | Mex$ 500 | + 334% | |
40” flat screen tv | GH₵4,000 (Mex$ 14,452) | Mex$ 6,000 | + 141% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,000 (Mex$ 3,613) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 261% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 180 | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵6 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 200 | - 89% | |
Clothes | + 206% | |||
Clothes in Takoradi (Ghana) is 206% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵450 (Mex$ 1,626) | Mex$ 500 | + 225% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵400 (Mex$ 1,445) | Mex$ 400 | + 261% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵300 (Mex$ 1,084) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵500 (Mex$ 1,807) | Mex$ 800 | + 126% | |
Transportation | + 48% | |||
Transportation in Takoradi (Ghana) is 48% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵35,000 (Mex$ 126,456) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.94 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 21 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵350 (Mex$ 1,265) | Mex$ 500 | + 153% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 42% | |||
Personal Care in Takoradi (Ghana) is 42% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵30 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 100 | + 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵15 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 300 | - 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵300 (Mex$ 1,084) | Mex$ 500 | + 117% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵60 (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 50 | + 334% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵25 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 75 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵35 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 70 | + 81% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵25 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 30 | + 201% | |
Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 40 | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵30 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 80 | + 35% | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Takoradi (Ghana) is 21% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵167 (Mex$ 602) | Mex$ 300 | + 101% | |
2 tickets to the movies | GH₵45 (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 150 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵90 (Mex$ 325) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵344 (Mex$ 1,244) | Mex$ 500 | + 149% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵38 (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 130 | + 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵26 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 50 | + 85% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵11 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 30 | + 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.00 (Mex$ 11) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵160 (Mex$ 578) | Mex$ 800 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵7 (Mex$ 25) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 98% |

These prices were last updated on September 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in Takoradi (Ghana) is 98% more expensive than in Patzcuaro (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 45,514 (GH₵12,597) in Takoradi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 23,000 in Patzcuaro.
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