Cost of living in Ghana compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 55% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ghana | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵115 (79元) | 44元 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵61 (42元) | 38元 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵57 (39元) | 15元 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵33 (23元) | 14元 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵41 (28元) | 15元 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵39 (27元) | 11元 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵64 (44元) | 50元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵41 (28元) | 16元 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵31 (21元) | 6元 | + 228% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵19 (13元) | 7元 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵74 (51元) | 89元 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵25 (17元) | 8元 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵12 (8元) | 12元 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ghana | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵6,758 (4,649元) | 11,793元 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵5,555 (3,821元) | 4,991元 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵991 (681元) | 429元 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵9,180 (6,316元) | 6,388元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵5,360 (3,687元) | 3,587元 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵1,109 (763元) | 296元 | + 158% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵266 (183元) | 100元 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵7,496 (5,157元) | 1,460元 | + 253% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵3,903 (2,685元) | 553元 | + 386% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵84 (58元) | 45元 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵106 (73元) | 50元 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Ghana | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵293 (201元) | 418元 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵264 (181元) | 302元 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵527 (363元) | 553元 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵491 (338元) | 705元 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ghana | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵96,504 (66,388元) | 141,513元 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵19 (13元) | 8元 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵450 (310元) | 217元 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is about the same as in China | ||||
| Ghana | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵61 (42元) | 45元 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵54 (37元) | 60元 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵610 (419元) | 114元 | + 269% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵40 (27元) | 67元 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵48 (33元) | 57元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵50 (34元) | 25元 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵24 (16元) | 6元 | + 165% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵17 (12元) | 15元 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵83 (57元) | 64元 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ghana | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵400 (275元) | 169元 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵199 (137元) | 100元 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,179元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵677 (466元) | 320元 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵67 (46元) | 81元 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵58 (40元) | 28元 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵22 (15元) | 19元 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵7,572 (5,209元) | 3,720元 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵2.24 (1.54元) | 0.34元 | + 360% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵620 (427元) | 374元 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵81 (56元) | 25元 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 833 prices entered by 128 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
0.688
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Cost of living in Ghana is 18% more expensive than in China
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