Cost of living in Ghana compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ghana | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵87 (54元) | 46元 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵58 (36元) | 40元 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵50 (31元) | 15元 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵29 (18元) | 17元 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵29 (18元) | 18元 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵37 (23元) | 11元 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵97 (61元) | 62元 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵40 (25元) | 15元 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵37 (23元) | 7元 | + 248% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵12 (8元) | 6元 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵99 (62元) | 118元 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵23 (14元) | 9元 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵11 (7元) | 15元 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ghana | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵13,316 (8,359元) | 13,507元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵7,878 (4,945元) | 7,710元 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵948 (595元) | 488元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵7,347 (4,612元) | 7,095元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,095 (1,315元) | 4,246元 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵557 (349元) | 271元 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵218 (137元) | 113元 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵4,592 (2,883元) | 1,322元 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,403 (881元) | 592元 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵80 (50元) | 34元 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵86 (54元) | 49元 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ghana | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵272 (171元) | 510元 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵701 (440元) | 252元 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,668 (1,047元) | 624元 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵375 (235元) | 839元 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ghana | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵178,768 (112,223元) | 159,743元 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵14 (9元) | 9元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵418 (262元) | 198元 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ghana | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵61 (38元) | 41元 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵54 (34元) | 29元 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵610 (383元) | 328元 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵40 (25元) | 52元 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵46 (29元) | 45元 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵49 (30元) | 36元 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵24 (15元) | 12元 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵17 (11元) | 15元 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵40 (25元) | 86元 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ghana | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵247 (155元) | 249元 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵174 (109元) | 111元 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵256 (161元) | 1,566元 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵447 (281元) | 399元 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵129 (81元) | 76元 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵86 (54元) | 30元 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵14 (9元) | 15元 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵13,653 (8,571元) | 2,783元 | + 208% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵2.24 (1.41元) | 0.24元 | + 498% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵364 (228元) | 427元 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵24 (15元) | 24元 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,882 prices entered by 200 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.628
CNY
/
GHS
Cost of living in Ghana is about the same as in China
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