Cost of living in Ghana compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ghana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵51 (R$ 23) | R$ 36 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵68 (R$ 30) | R$ 34 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵55 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵26 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.83 | + 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵28 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵37 (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵73 (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵44 (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵32 (R$ 14) | R$ 5.65 | + 150% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵12 (R$ 5.49) | R$ 6 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵99 (R$ 44) | R$ 44 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵20 (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵11 (R$ 4.85) | R$ 4.93 | - 2% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ghana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵15,000 (R$ 6,643) | R$ 3,726 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵7,014 (R$ 3,106) | R$ 2,511 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,510 (R$ 669) | R$ 596 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵6,113 (R$ 2,707) | R$ 2,634 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,959 (R$ 1,310) | R$ 1,693 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵759 (R$ 336) | R$ 517 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵336 (R$ 149) | R$ 89 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵4,731 (R$ 2,095) | R$ 2,001 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,027 (R$ 455) | R$ 628 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵77 (R$ 34) | R$ 29 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵384 (R$ 170) | R$ 21 | + 726% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ghana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵399 (R$ 177) | R$ 251 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵993 (R$ 440) | R$ 247 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵492 (R$ 218) | R$ 410 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵481 (R$ 213) | R$ 305 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ghana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵151,038 (R$ 66,887) | R$ 115,820 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵15 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.54 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵893 (R$ 396) | R$ 230 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ghana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵127 (R$ 56) | R$ 22 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵81 (R$ 36) | R$ 45 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵176 (R$ 78) | R$ 264 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵36 (R$ 16) | R$ 23 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵53 (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵39 (R$ 17) | R$ 19 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵27 (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵15 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.28 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵31 (R$ 14) | R$ 55 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Ghana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵213 (R$ 94) | R$ 113 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵234 (R$ 104) | R$ 67 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵450 (R$ 199) | R$ 210 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵501 (R$ 222) | R$ 197 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵111 (R$ 49) | R$ 29 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵75 (R$ 33) | R$ 12 | + 178% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵14 (R$ 6) | R$ 11 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵10,000 (R$ 4,428) | R$ 4,212 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵1.52 (R$ 0.67) | R$ 1.29 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵312 (R$ 138) | R$ 125 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵16 (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,156 prices entered by 1,680 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 27% more expensive than in Brazil
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