Cost of living in Ghana compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ghana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵115 (R$ 49) | R$ 39 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵61 (R$ 26) | R$ 38 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵57 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵33 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.58 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵41 (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵39 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵64 (R$ 28) | R$ 26 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵41 (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵31 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵19 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵74 (R$ 32) | R$ 50 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵25 (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵12 (R$ 5.10) | R$ 4.55 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ghana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵6,758 (R$ 2,903) | R$ 4,099 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵5,555 (R$ 2,386) | R$ 2,721 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵991 (R$ 426) | R$ 722 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵9,180 (R$ 3,943) | R$ 3,017 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵5,287 (R$ 2,271) | R$ 1,989 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵1,109 (R$ 476) | R$ 529 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵266 (R$ 114) | R$ 91 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵7,496 (R$ 3,220) | R$ 1,793 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵3,903 (R$ 1,676) | R$ 650 | + 158% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵84 (R$ 36) | R$ 31 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵106 (R$ 45) | R$ 22 | + 107% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 55% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Ghana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵293 (R$ 126) | R$ 287 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵264 (R$ 113) | R$ 279 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵527 (R$ 227) | R$ 412 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵491 (R$ 211) | R$ 316 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Ghana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵96,504 (R$ 41,451) | R$ 117,213 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵19 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵450 (R$ 193) | R$ 246 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Ghana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵61 (R$ 26) | R$ 21 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵54 (R$ 23) | R$ 51 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵610 (R$ 262) | R$ 288 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵40 (R$ 17) | R$ 24 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵48 (R$ 21) | R$ 14 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵50 (R$ 21) | R$ 21 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵24 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵17 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.67 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵83 (R$ 36) | R$ 60 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ghana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵400 (R$ 172) | R$ 115 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵199 (R$ 86) | R$ 61 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 243 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵677 (R$ 291) | R$ 239 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵67 (R$ 29) | R$ 34 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵58 (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵22 (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵7,572 (R$ 3,253) | R$ 3,819 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵2.24 (R$ 0.96) | R$ 1.45 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵620 (R$ 266) | R$ 140 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵81 (R$ 35) | R$ 12 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,100 prices entered by 1,437 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is about the same as in Brazil
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