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Cost of living in Ghana compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵49 (₨667) | ₨387 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵38 (₨515) | ₨255 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵30 (₨407) | ₨143 | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (₨133) | ₨52 | + 157% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵12 (₨162) | ₨71 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵10 (₨142) | ₨36 | + 290% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵61 (₨839) | ₨196 | + 328% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (₨207) | ₨141 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵13 (₨182) | ₨25 | + 639% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵5.65 (₨77) | ₨121 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵38 (₨516) | ₨856 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵11 (₨154) | ₨82 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.55 (₨62) | ₨33 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 215% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 215% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵8,318 (₨113,602) | ₨30,723 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵2,596 (₨35,458) | ₨20,608 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,008 (₨13,772) | ₨4,250 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,558 (₨75,912) | ₨23,713 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,745 (₨37,488) | ₨15,161 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵1,211 (₨16,539) | ₨4,594 | + 260% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵281 (₨3,843) | ₨910 | + 322% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵1,442 (₨19,688) | ₨34,176 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵513 (₨7,002) | ₨11,451 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵24 (₨324) | ₨427 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵181 (₨2,465) | ₨555 | + 344% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 21% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵164 (₨2,246) | ₨2,426 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵151 (₨2,065) | ₨2,918 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵271 (₨3,698) | ₨4,101 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵298 (₨4,070) | ₨3,316 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵88,139 (₨1,203,756) | ₨869,760 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵5.08 (₨69) | ₨79 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵144 (₨1,961) | ₨1,289 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵23 (₨315) | ₨153 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵25 (₨344) | ₨314 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵199 (₨2,712) | ₨1,136 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵16 (₨223) | ₨276 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵10 (₨132) | ₨183 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵26 (₨357) | ₨223 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵8 (₨104) | ₨125 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵6 (₨88) | ₨72 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵22 (₨302) | ₨288 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 9% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵135 (₨1,837) | ₨1,210 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵62 (₨851) | ₨498 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵178 (₨2,438) | ₨2,130 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵137 (₨1,875) | ₨1,823 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵28 (₨376) | ₨869 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵12 (₨159) | ₨213 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (₨110) | ₨228 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵1,644 (₨22,457) | ₨37,313 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.36 (₨46) | ₨51 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵187 (₨2,556) | ₨2,296 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵17 (₨227) | ₨256 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 63% more expensive than in India
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