Cost of living in Ghana compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵33 (₨431) | ₨378 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵29 (₨382) | ₨279 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵23 (₨302) | ₨138 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (₨134) | ₨52 | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵10 (₨132) | ₨71 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵11 (₨147) | ₨36 | + 311% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵75 (₨983) | ₨211 | + 365% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵13 (₨177) | ₨133 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵12 (₨161) | ₨28 | + 471% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵7 (₨88) | ₨129 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵50 (₨655) | ₨795 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵9 (₨124) | ₨84 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵5.35 (₨70) | ₨35 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵5,417 (₨71,114) | ₨32,167 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵2,530 (₨33,216) | ₨19,892 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵341 (₨4,472) | ₨4,354 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵2,030 (₨26,653) | ₨22,004 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵1,387 (₨18,205) | ₨13,146 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵160 (₨2,095) | ₨3,238 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵116 (₨1,528) | ₨732 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,688 (₨22,161) | ₨29,560 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵559 (₨7,341) | ₨10,271 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵41 (₨533) | ₨375 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵64 (₨844) | ₨371 | + 128% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 33% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵159 (₨2,081) | ₨2,369 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵112 (₨1,471) | ₨2,554 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵201 (₨2,642) | ₨3,734 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵257 (₨3,378) | ₨2,705 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵86,590 (₨1,136,797) | ₨934,217 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵9 (₨112) | ₨75 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵217 (₨2,845) | ₨1,186 | + 140% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵26 (₨348) | ₨96 | + 262% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵25 (₨332) | ₨200 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵182 (₨2,383) | ₨913 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵20 (₨259) | ₨253 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵12 (₨162) | ₨177 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵20 (₨266) | ₨236 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵8 (₨106) | ₨150 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵5.32 (₨70) | ₨70 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵20 (₨263) | ₨234 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵120 (₨1,576) | ₨1,241 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵65 (₨850) | ₨471 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵203 (₨2,663) | ₨1,755 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵383 (₨5,034) | ₨1,907 | + 164% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵42 (₨557) | ₨673 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵29 (₨376) | ₨214 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (₨111) | ₨202 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵1,641 (₨21,538) | ₨33,946 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.66 (₨9) | ₨2.13 | + 305% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵412 (₨5,405) | ₨1,833 | + 195% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵16 (₨215) | ₨257 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,808 prices entered by 2,388 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 53% more expensive than in India
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