Cost of living in Ghana compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ghana | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵87 (₨619) | ₨384 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵58 (₨412) | ₨353 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵50 (₨358) | ₨173 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵29 (₨208) | ₨58 | + 259% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵29 (₨207) | ₨83 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵37 (₨263) | ₨46 | + 476% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵97 (₨691) | ₨262 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵40 (₨290) | ₨166 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵37 (₨263) | ₨31 | + 737% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵12 (₨88) | ₨174 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵99 (₨709) | ₨796 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵23 (₨162) | ₨98 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵11 (₨77) | ₨40 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 48% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ghana | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵13,316 (₨95,319) | ₨54,213 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵7,878 (₨56,394) | ₨33,306 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵948 (₨6,784) | ₨4,679 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵7,347 (₨52,595) | ₨33,154 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,095 (₨14,996) | ₨18,976 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵557 (₨3,984) | ₨5,231 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵218 (₨1,557) | ₨646 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵4,592 (₨32,870) | ₨31,253 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,403 (₨10,042) | ₨11,916 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵80 (₨572) | ₨571 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵86 (₨617) | ₨578 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ghana | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵272 (₨1,950) | ₨2,290 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵701 (₨5,015) | ₨2,801 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,668 (₨11,940) | ₨4,377 | + 173% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵375 (₨2,683) | ₨3,238 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ghana | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵178,768 (₨1,279,694) | ₨1,730,660 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵14 (₨97) | ₨105 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵418 (₨2,993) | ₨910 | + 229% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ghana | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵61 (₨437) | ₨155 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵54 (₨387) | ₨289 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵610 (₨4,364) | ₨924 | + 372% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵40 (₨283) | ₨381 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵46 (₨333) | ₨204 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵49 (₨348) | ₨288 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵24 (₨170) | ₨178 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵17 (₨122) | ₨94 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵40 (₨283) | ₨323 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 88% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ghana | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵247 (₨1,765) | ₨1,414 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵174 (₨1,243) | ₨624 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵256 (₨1,834) | ₨1,372 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵447 (₨3,201) | ₨1,861 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵129 (₨926) | ₨817 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵86 (₨612) | ₨216 | + 183% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵14 (₨98) | ₨179 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵13,653 (₨97,734) | ₨53,125 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵2.24 (₨16) | ₨1.26 | + 1173% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵364 (₨2,604) | ₨1,478 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵24 (₨172) | ₨286 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,775 prices entered by 1,310 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ghana is 64% more expensive than in India
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