Cost of living in Ghana compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ghana | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵115 (₨663) | ₨367 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵61 (₨350) | ₨347 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵57 (₨326) | ₨174 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵27 (₨155) | ₨60 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵41 (₨234) | ₨98 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵39 (₨226) | ₨48 | + 370% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵64 (₨368) | ₨272 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵41 (₨235) | ₨195 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵31 (₨178) | ₨37 | + 384% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵19 (₨108) | ₨165 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵77 (₨441) | ₨955 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵25 (₨142) | ₨98 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵12 (₨68) | ₨41 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ghana | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵6,758 (₨38,861) | ₨43,277 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵5,555 (₨31,941) | ₨27,576 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵991 (₨5,696) | ₨5,318 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵9,180 (₨52,788) | ₨26,559 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵5,287 (₨30,399) | ₨15,794 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵1,109 (₨6,379) | ₨3,773 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵266 (₨1,531) | ₨679 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵9,027 (₨51,908) | ₨26,848 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵3,903 (₨22,443) | ₨11,529 | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵84 (₨485) | ₨431 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵106 (₨609) | ₨389 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 36% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Ghana | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵293 (₨1,684) | ₨2,496 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵264 (₨1,516) | ₨2,662 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵527 (₨3,033) | ₨4,055 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵491 (₨2,823) | ₨2,866 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ghana | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵96,504 (₨554,906) | ₨1,974,040 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵19 (₨112) | ₨102 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵450 (₨2,588) | ₨1,342 | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ghana | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵61 (₨351) | ₨102 | + 244% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵54 (₨310) | ₨266 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵610 (₨3,506) | ₨1,122 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵40 (₨228) | ₨364 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵48 (₨279) | ₨236 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵50 (₨288) | ₨277 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵24 (₨137) | ₨183 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵17 (₨98) | ₨85 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵83 (₨478) | ₨311 | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ghana | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵400 (₨2,298) | ₨1,587 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵199 (₨1,145) | ₨660 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,730 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵677 (₨3,895) | ₨2,207 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵67 (₨383) | ₨578 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵58 (₨332) | ₨205 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵22 (₨124) | ₨197 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵7,572 (₨43,542) | ₨46,790 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵2.24 (₨13) | ₨9 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵620 (₨3,566) | ₨1,682 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵90 (₨519) | ₨297 | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,722 prices entered by 766 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ghana is 26% more expensive than in India
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