Cost of living in India compared to Ghana
Currency:
Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in India is 35% cheaper than in Ghana | ||||
India | Ghana | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨417 (GH₵65) | GH₵92 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨340 (GH₵53) | GH₵81 | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨168 (GH₵26) | GH₵49 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨60 (GH₵9) | GH₵34 | - 73% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨87 (GH₵14) | GH₵27 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨47 (GH₵7) | GH₵24 | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨243 (GH₵38) | GH₵65 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨182 (GH₵28) | GH₵29 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (GH₵4.94) | GH₵31 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨155 (GH₵24) | GH₵17 | + 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨905 (GH₵141) | GH₵105 | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨88 (GH₵14) | GH₵23 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨39 (GH₵6) | GH₵12 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in India is 27% cheaper than in Ghana | ||||
India | Ghana | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨46,457 (GH₵7,232) | GH₵7,981 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,696 (GH₵4,156) | GH₵6,521 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,673 (GH₵727) | GH₵947 | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨26,601 (GH₵4,141) | GH₵7,347 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,895 (GH₵2,319) | GH₵4,005 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,065 (GH₵633) | GH₵557 | + 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨595 (GH₵93) | GH₵243 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨29,913 (GH₵4,657) | GH₵5,139 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,503 (GH₵1,635) | GH₵1,188 | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨455 (GH₵71) | GH₵63 | + 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨647 (GH₵101) | GH₵104 | - 3% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in India is 32% cheaper than in Ghana | ||||
India | Ghana | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,412 (GH₵375) | GH₵272 | + 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,912 (GH₵453) | GH₵701 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,109 (GH₵640) | GH₵1,668 | - 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,950 (GH₵459) | GH₵375 | + 23% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in India is 20% cheaper than in Ghana | ||||
India | Ghana | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,910,150 (GH₵297,365) | GH₵178,768 | + 66% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨102 (GH₵16) | GH₵13 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,062 (GH₵165) | GH₵418 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in India is 38% cheaper than in Ghana | ||||
India | Ghana | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨140 (GH₵22) | GH₵61 | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨241 (GH₵38) | GH₵54 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨953 (GH₵148) | GH₵610 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨386 (GH₵60) | GH₵40 | + 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨200 (GH₵31) | GH₵46 | - 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨294 (GH₵46) | GH₵49 | - 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨155 (GH₵24) | GH₵24 | + 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨86 (GH₵13) | GH₵17 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨275 (GH₵43) | GH₵51 | - 16% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in India is 42% cheaper than in Ghana | ||||
India | Ghana | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,451 (GH₵226) | GH₵247 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨688 (GH₵107) | GH₵175 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,587 (GH₵247) | GH₵256 | - 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,125 (GH₵331) | GH₵447 | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨625 (GH₵97) | GH₵129 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨191 (GH₵30) | GH₵86 | - 65% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨178 (GH₵28) | GH₵14 | + 104% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,373 (GH₵7,375) | GH₵13,653 | - 46% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.67 (GH₵0.26) | GH₵2.24 | - 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,611 (GH₵251) | GH₵364 | - 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨289 (GH₵45) | GH₵21 | + 111% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,635 prices entered by 1,090 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in India is 31% cheaper than in Ghana
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