Cost of living in Takoradi, Ghana vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Takoradi (Ghana) is 15% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵41 (£5.17) | £10 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵60 (£8) | £6 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵29 (£3.60) | £3.36 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵8 (£1.00) | £1.01 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | £2.86 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵5.00 (£0.63) | £1.28 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵98 (£12) | £5.47 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (£1.89) | £1.94 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | £0.85 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵8 (£0.95) | £1.71 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵80 (£10) | £8 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵9 (£1.13) | £1.78 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵7 (£0.89) | £0.90 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Takoradi (Ghana) is 10% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵10,892 (£1,370) | £1,801 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵15,200 (£1,911) | £1,197 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,500 (£189) | £138 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵5,700 (£717) | £981 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵3,000 (£377) | £609 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵700 (£88) | £131 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵600 (£75) | £17 | + 338% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵4,000 (£503) | £331 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,000 (£126) | £66 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 (£4.40) | £5.73 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵6 (£0.79) | £11 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Takoradi (Ghana) is 18% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵450 (£57) | £81 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵400 (£50) | £29 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵300 (£38) | £67 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵500 (£63) | £63 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Takoradi (Ghana) is 34% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵35,000 (£4,401) | £17,216 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.94 (£0.50) | £1.21 | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵350 (£44) | £52 | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Takoradi (Ghana) is about the same as in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵30 (£3.77) | £3.90 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵15 (£1.89) | £7 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵300 (£38) | £80 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵60 (£8) | £3.07 | + 146% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵25 (£3.14) | £1.41 | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵35 (£4.40) | £3.30 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵25 (£3.14) | £1.51 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (£1.51) | £1.20 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵30 (£3.77) | £12 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Takoradi (Ghana) is 20% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵167 (£21) | £32 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵45 (£5.66) | £23 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵90 (£11) | £89 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵344 (£43) | £51 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵38 (£4.75) | £7 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵26 (£3.21) | £3.62 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵11 (£1.34) | £4.40 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £401 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.00 (£0.38) | £0.17 | + 128% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵160 (£20) | £27 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵7 (£0.88) | £9 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 63 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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