Cost of living in Ghana compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵41 (53元) | 46元 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵26 (35元) | 34元 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵21 (27元) | 15元 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (13元) | 15元 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵11 (14元) | 14元 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵14 (18元) | 8元 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵65 (85元) | 59元 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵14 (19元) | 15元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵15 (19元) | 6.00元 | + 217% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵6 (8元) | 5.17元 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵50 (65元) | 112元 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵12 (16元) | 8元 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.80 (6元) | 14元 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵5,443 (7,128元) | 9,398元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵5,314 (6,960元) | 4,947元 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,047 (1,371元) | 431元 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵3,515 (4,603元) | 5,740元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,886 (3,779元) | 3,030元 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵975 (1,277元) | 277元 | + 361% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵133 (175元) | 96元 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,754 (2,297元) | 2,464元 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵597 (782元) | 561元 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵34 (45元) | 38元 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵107 (140元) | 47元 | + 196% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵159 (209元) | 481元 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵117 (154元) | 250元 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵189 (247元) | 647元 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵250 (328元) | 620元 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵97,813 (128,102元) | 134,340元 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵5.23 (7元) | 7元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵199 (261元) | 149元 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵26 (35元) | 37元 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵25 (33元) | 46元 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵182 (238元) | 347元 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵18 (24元) | 62元 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵12 (16元) | 47元 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵20 (27元) | 31元 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵8 (11元) | 8元 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵5.32 (7元) | 12元 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵20 (26元) | 71元 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵120 (157元) | 177元 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵59 (78元) | 100元 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵400 (524元) | 1,029元 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵383 (502元) | 395元 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵42 (56元) | 68元 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵29 (37元) | 33元 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (11元) | 31元 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵1,641 (2,149元) | 3,256元 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.66 (0.86元) | 0.31元 | + 177% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵296 (387元) | 335元 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵16 (21元) | 22元 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,508 prices entered by 407 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 9% more expensive than in China
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