Cost of living in Ghana compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 112% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵28 (₨353) | ₨342 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵44 (₨561) | ₨293 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵32 (₨404) | ₨140 | + 188% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵15 (₨189) | ₨52 | + 260% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵24 (₨305) | ₨75 | + 307% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵23 (₨292) | ₨37 | + 690% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵34 (₨426) | ₨233 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵20 (₨258) | ₨149 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵12 (₨153) | ₨32 | + 383% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵21 (₨267) | ₨137 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵18 (₨229) | ₨717 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵13 (₨171) | ₨86 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵7 (₨88) | ₨35 | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵3,715 (₨47,225) | ₨33,225 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵2,378 (₨30,233) | ₨19,978 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵372 (₨4,728) | ₨4,391 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵1,780 (₨22,623) | ₨18,098 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵1,004 (₨12,760) | ₨11,868 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵235 (₨2,986) | ₨3,639 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵61 (₨771) | ₨712 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,287 (₨16,366) | ₨29,862 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵775 (₨9,855) | ₨10,869 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵18 (₨231) | ₨398 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵128 (₨1,628) | ₨220 | + 641% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 24% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵120 (₨1,531) | ₨2,376 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵147 (₨1,874) | ₨2,495 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵173 (₨2,205) | ₨3,665 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵316 (₨4,022) | ₨2,737 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵80,000 (₨1,016,991) | ₨943,208 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵5.36 (₨68) | ₨83 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵166 (₨2,113) | ₨1,167 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵38 (₨486) | ₨99 | + 391% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵57 (₨724) | ₨216 | + 235% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵205 (₨2,604) | ₨630 | + 313% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵29 (₨363) | ₨319 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵12 (₨154) | ₨170 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵31 (₨388) | ₨260 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵7 (₨87) | ₨139 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵6 (₨78) | ₨72 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵26 (₨332) | ₨216 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵102 (₨1,298) | ₨1,196 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵92 (₨1,165) | ₨478 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵588 (₨7,475) | ₨1,591 | + 370% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵420 (₨5,344) | ₨1,484 | + 260% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵21 (₨269) | ₨517 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵10 (₨127) | ₨180 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵7 (₨89) | ₨187 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵300 (₨3,814) | ₨38,405 | - 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵2.01 (₨26) | ₨5.46 | + 369% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵266 (₨3,382) | ₨1,479 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵10 (₨123) | ₨273 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,795 prices entered by 1,856 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
12.712
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Cost of living in Ghana is 51% more expensive than in India
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