Cost of living in Ghana compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 84% | |||
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Food in Ghana is 84% more expensive than in India | ||||
Ghana | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵46 (₨477) | ₨337 | + 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵60 (₨618) | ₨298 | + 108% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵31 (₨316) | ₨163 | + 94% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵15 (₨152) | ₨54 | + 183% | |
12 eggs, large | GH₵15 (₨150) | ₨84 | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵18 (₨181) | ₨40 | + 355% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵39 (₨404) | ₨210 | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵25 (₨260) | ₨152 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵18 (₨180) | ₨29 | + 523% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵10 (₨102) | ₨148 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵65 (₨666) | ₨766 | - 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵13 (₨132) | ₨87 | + 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵10 (₨108) | ₨35 | + 205% | |
Housing | + 182% | |||
Housing in Ghana is 182% more expensive than in India | ||||
Ghana | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵11,955 (₨122,900) | ₨30,628 | + 301% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵6,367 (₨65,456) | ₨20,039 | + 227% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,340 (₨13,775) | ₨4,413 | + 212% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵4,354 (₨44,758) | ₨22,933 | + 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,641 (₨27,148) | ₨14,192 | + 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵543 (₨5,580) | ₨3,664 | + 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵315 (₨3,237) | ₨511 | + 534% | |
40” flat screen tv | GH₵2,349 (₨24,151) | ₨29,285 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵344 (₨3,541) | ₨12,378 | - 71% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵44 (₨449) | ₨416 | + 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵36 (₨369) | ₨319 | + 16% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Ghana is 19% more expensive than in India | ||||
Ghana | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵400 (₨4,114) | ₨2,328 | + 77% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵259 (₨2,665) | ₨2,564 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵475 (₨4,883) | ₨3,571 | + 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵304 (₨3,123) | ₨3,002 | + 4% | |
Transportation | + 94% | |||
Transportation in Ghana is 94% more expensive than in India | ||||
Ghana | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵80,000 (₨822,415) | ₨986,196 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵8 (₨80) | ₨108 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵526 (₨5,412) | ₨1,424 | + 280% | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Ghana is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
Ghana | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵22 (₨228) | ₨140 | + 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵57 (₨589) | ₨303 | + 94% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵238 (₨2,450) | ₨1,443 | + 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵29 (₨300) | ₨402 | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵27 (₨280) | ₨190 | + 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵43 (₨438) | ₨248 | + 76% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵12 (₨128) | ₨152 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | GH₵10 (₨105) | ₨72 | + 47% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵53 (₨547) | ₨374 | + 46% | |
Entertainment | + 52% | |||
Entertainment in Ghana is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
Ghana | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵264 (₨2,716) | ₨1,405 | + 93% | |
2 tickets to the movies | GH₵93 (₨952) | ₨592 | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵450 (₨4,626) | ₨1,517 | + 205% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵494 (₨5,074) | ₨2,140 | + 137% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵43 (₨443) | ₨607 | - 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵25 (₨261) | ₨229 | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵11 (₨114) | ₨173 | - 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵300 (₨3,084) | ₨46,652 | - 93% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.78 (₨8) | ₨1.29 | + 521% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵619 (₨6,366) | ₨1,540 | + 313% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵11 (₨109) | ₨247 | - 56% | |
TOTAL | + 95% |

These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
10.280
INR
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Cost of living in Ghana is 95% more expensive than in India
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