- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ghana compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵61 (88元) | 53元 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵33 (47元) | 33元 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵23 (33元) | 15元 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵11 (17元) | 16元 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵10 (15元) | 16元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵8 (12元) | 8元 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵43 (62元) | 63元 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵13 (18元) | 13元 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵11 (16元) | 7元 | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵5.10 (7元) | 5.64元 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵37 (54元) | 114元 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵10 (14元) | 8元 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵5.08 (7元) | 12元 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵8,649 (12,544元) | 9,740元 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵3,444 (4,994元) | 4,478元 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵423 (613元) | 425元 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,834 (8,461元) | 5,603元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,314 (3,356元) | 3,523元 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵350 (508元) | 305元 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵197 (285元) | 88元 | + 226% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵1,519 (2,203元) | 2,242元 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵404 (586元) | 678元 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵18 (27元) | 40元 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵16 (24元) | 39元 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵181 (262元) | 554元 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵176 (255元) | 280元 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵275 (399元) | 614元 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵215 (312元) | 672元 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵142,204 (206,239元) | 145,359元 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.62 (7元) | 7元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵144 (208元) | 155元 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵18 (26元) | 26元 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵25 (36元) | 32元 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵149 (216元) | 425元 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵16 (24元) | 30元 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵11 (16元) | 37元 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵31 (44元) | 38元 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵6 (9元) | 10元 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵7 (10元) | 14元 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵15 (22元) | 59元 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵101 (146元) | 159元 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵62 (90元) | 86元 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵209 (304元) | 723元 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵129 (188元) | 375元 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵27 (39元) | 60元 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵20 (29元) | 34元 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵7 (10元) | 34元 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵1,366 (1,981元) | 3,299元 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.92 (5.69元) | 1.08元 | + 426% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵232 (337元) | 300元 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵12 (17元) | 20元 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.450
CNY
/
GHS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,581 prices entered by 607 different people.
Cost of living in Ghana is 22% more expensive than in China
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