- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ghana compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵47 (64元) | 51元 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵33 (45元) | 34元 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵25 (34元) | 15元 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵11 (15元) | 15元 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵10 (14元) | 16元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵8 (11元) | 8元 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵43 (59元) | 58元 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵13 (18元) | 13元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵11 (15元) | 7元 | + 124% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵5.10 (7元) | 5.63元 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵37 (51元) | 114元 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵10 (13元) | 8元 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵5.08 (7元) | 12元 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵8,284 (11,254元) | 9,470元 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵3,444 (4,678元) | 4,307元 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵423 (574元) | 439元 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,172 (7,026元) | 5,706元 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,314 (3,144元) | 3,520元 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵350 (476元) | 311元 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵250 (339元) | 86元 | + 292% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵1,519 (2,064元) | 2,153元 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵404 (549元) | 681元 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵18 (25元) | 37元 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵16 (22元) | 38元 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵181 (246元) | 553元 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵176 (239元) | 260元 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵275 (373元) | 624元 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵215 (292元) | 694元 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵24,000 (32,604元) | 143,509元 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.70 (6元) | 7元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵144 (195元) | 156元 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵18 (25元) | 26元 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵25 (34元) | 30元 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵149 (203元) | 493元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵16 (22元) | 29元 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵11 (15元) | 36元 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵31 (42元) | 36元 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵6 (9元) | 9元 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵7 (10元) | 14元 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵15 (20元) | 59元 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵101 (137元) | 148元 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵62 (85元) | 86元 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵209 (285元) | 752元 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵129 (176元) | 367元 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵27 (36元) | 59元 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵20 (27元) | 34元 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵7 (9元) | 33元 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵1,366 (1,855元) | 3,239元 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.76 (5.11元) | 0.99元 | + 414% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵232 (315元) | 309元 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵12 (16元) | 20元 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.358
CNY
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GHS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,746 prices entered by 589 different people.
Cost of living in Ghana is 6% more expensive than in China
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