Cost of living in Takoradi, Ghana vs Winnipeg, Canada
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Takoradi (Ghana) is 20% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵41 (C$9) | C$14 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵60 (C$13) | C$11 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵29 (C$6) | C$7 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵8 (C$1.74) | C$1.62 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | C$3.49 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵5.00 (C$1.09) | C$4.97 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵98 (C$21) | C$9 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (C$3.28) | C$4.51 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | C$2.34 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵8 (C$1.65) | C$3.81 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵80 (C$17) | C$20 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵9 (C$1.97) | C$2.15 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵7 (C$1.55) | C$1.92 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Takoradi (Ghana) is 46% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵10,892 (C$2,379) | C$1,585 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵15,200 (C$3,320) | C$1,275 | + 160% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,500 (C$328) | C$235 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵5,700 (C$1,245) | C$1,145 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵3,000 (C$655) | C$865 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵700 (C$153) | C$85 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵600 (C$131) | C$64 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵4,000 (C$874) | C$471 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,000 (C$218) | C$125 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 (C$8) | C$13 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵6 (C$1.37) | C$19 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Takoradi (Ghana) is 45% more expensive than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵450 (C$98) | C$60 | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵400 (C$87) | C$49 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵300 (C$66) | C$119 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵500 (C$109) | C$137 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Takoradi (Ghana) is 32% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵35,000 (C$7,646) | C$28,671 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.94 (C$0.86) | C$1.03 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵350 (C$76) | C$100 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Takoradi (Ghana) is 17% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵30 (C$7) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵15 (C$3.28) | C$24 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵300 (C$66) | C$115 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵60 (C$13) | C$9 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵25 (C$5.46) | C$4.83 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵35 (C$8) | C$4.54 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵25 (C$5.46) | C$2.92 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (C$2.62) | C$2.26 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵30 (C$7) | C$26 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Takoradi (Ghana) is 20% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵167 (C$36) | C$51 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵45 (C$10) | C$25 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵90 (C$20) | C$153 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵344 (C$75) | C$94 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵38 (C$8) | C$9 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵26 (C$5.58) | C$4.68 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵11 (C$2.33) | C$5.95 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$560 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.00 (C$0.66) | C$0.43 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵160 (C$35) | C$57 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵7 (C$1.53) | C$15 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 230 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Takoradi (Ghana) is about the same as in Winnipeg (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$4,400 in Winnipeg you would need to make just about C$4,310 (GH₵19,729) in Takoradi.
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