Cost of living in Ghana compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ghana | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵46 (41元) | 43元 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵60 (53元) | 37元 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵31 (27元) | 17元 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵15 (13元) | 14元 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵15 (13元) | 16元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵18 (16元) | 9元 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵39 (35元) | 48元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵25 (22元) | 13元 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵18 (15元) | 6元 | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵10 (9元) | 7元 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵65 (57元) | 97元 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵13 (11元) | 9元 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵10 (9元) | 13元 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ghana | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵11,955 (10,572元) | 13,898元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵6,367 (5,630元) | 8,379元 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,340 (1,185元) | 462元 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵4,354 (3,850元) | 6,525元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,641 (2,335元) | 4,376元 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵543 (480元) | 516元 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵315 (278元) | 140元 | + 99% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵2,349 (2,077元) | 1,829元 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵344 (305元) | 546元 | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵44 (39元) | 50元 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵36 (32元) | 66元 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ghana | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵400 (354元) | 511元 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵259 (229元) | 288元 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵475 (420元) | 654元 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵304 (269元) | 844元 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ghana | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵80,000 (70,743元) | 148,501元 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵8 (7元) | 8元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵526 (466元) | 206元 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ghana | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵22 (20元) | 28元 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵57 (51元) | 27元 | + 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵238 (211元) | 386元 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵29 (26元) | 30元 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵27 (24元) | 19元 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵43 (38元) | 44元 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵12 (11元) | 21元 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵10 (9元) | 16元 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵53 (47元) | 82元 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ghana | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵264 (234元) | 260元 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵93 (82元) | 122元 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵450 (398元) | 417元 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵494 (436元) | 319元 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵43 (38元) | 90元 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵25 (22元) | 31元 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵11 (10元) | 19元 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵300 (265元) | 2,968元 | - 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.78 (0.69元) | 0.24元 | + 182% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵619 (548元) | 410元 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵11 (9元) | 38元 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,369 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.884
CNY
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Cost of living in Ghana is about the same as in China
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