Cost of living in Ghana compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵35 (40元) | 54元 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵35 (39元) | 36元 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵31 (35元) | 16元 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵12 (14元) | 14元 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵15 (16元) | 14元 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵15 (16元) | 8元 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵30 (34元) | 56元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (17元) | 13元 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵13 (14元) | 7元 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵10 (11元) | 6元 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵50 (56元) | 109元 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵9 (10元) | 9元 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵8 (9元) | 10元 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵6,038 (6,800元) | 7,537元 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵2,556 (2,879元) | 4,597元 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵451 (508元) | 416元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵2,266 (2,552元) | 6,994元 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵884 (996元) | 3,863元 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵246 (277元) | 264元 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵98 (110元) | 87元 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,466 (1,651元) | 2,180元 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵726 (818元) | 614元 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵29 (33元) | 46元 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵116 (131元) | 45元 | + 192% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 49% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵127 (143元) | 370元 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵115 (130元) | 226元 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵196 (221元) | 582元 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵311 (350元) | 519元 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵59,846 (67,394元) | 160,747元 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵9 (10元) | 6元 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵166 (187元) | 177元 | + 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵37 (41元) | 29元 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵56 (63元) | 35元 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵205 (231元) | 488元 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵17 (20元) | 31元 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵14 (16元) | 38元 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵26 (29元) | 33元 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵7 (8元) | 9元 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵6 (7元) | 10元 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵27 (31元) | 86元 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵125 (140元) | 195元 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵64 (73元) | 95元 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵672 (756元) | 996元 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵750 (844元) | 413元 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵28 (32元) | 71元 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵11 (12元) | 34元 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵7 (8元) | 32元 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵1,604 (1,806元) | 3,170元 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵1.44 (1.62元) | 0.55元 | + 196% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵262 (295元) | 370元 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵10 (11元) | 22元 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,075 prices entered by 250 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.126
CNY
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GHS
Cost of living in Ghana is 11% cheaper than in China
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