Cost of living in Ghana compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ghana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵46 (Rp 89,502) | Rp 61,205 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵60 (Rp 115,886) | Rp 48,353 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵31 (Rp 59,332) | Rp 29,046 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵15 (Rp 28,466) | Rp 21,836 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵15 (Rp 28,037) | Rp 22,834 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵18 (Rp 33,877) | Rp 14,630 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵39 (Rp 75,717) | Rp 66,405 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵25 (Rp 48,827) | Rp 43,134 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵18 (Rp 33,774) | Rp 18,263 | + 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵10 (Rp 19,174) | Rp 34,771 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵65 (Rp 124,881) | Rp 406,659 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵13 (Rp 24,827) | Rp 17,291 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵10 (Rp 20,214) | Rp 16,247 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 76% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ghana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵11,955 (Rp 23,039,952) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵6,367 (Rp 12,271,015) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,340 (Rp 2,582,402) | Rp 801,210 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵4,354 (Rp 8,390,725) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,641 (Rp 5,089,372) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵543 (Rp 1,046,058) | Rp 505,106 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵315 (Rp 606,834) | Rp 237,062 | + 156% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵2,349 (Rp 4,527,625) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵344 (Rp 663,749) | Rp 1,234,820 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵44 (Rp 84,199) | Rp 57,323 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵36 (Rp 69,197) | Rp 95,242 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Ghana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵400 (Rp 771,230) | Rp 648,513 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵259 (Rp 499,679) | Rp 480,172 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵475 (Rp 915,483) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵304 (Rp 585,411) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ghana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵80,000 (Rp 154,177,845) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵8 (Rp 15,073) | Rp 9,337 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵526 (Rp 1,014,592) | Rp 419,026 | + 142% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 60% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ghana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵22 (Rp 42,661) | Rp 19,709 | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵57 (Rp 110,460) | Rp 89,583 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵238 (Rp 459,275) | Rp 204,790 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵29 (Rp 56,297) | Rp 108,192 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵27 (Rp 52,448) | Rp 22,334 | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵43 (Rp 82,122) | Rp 30,094 | + 173% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵12 (Rp 23,935) | Rp 22,886 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵10 (Rp 19,752) | Rp 11,284 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵53 (Rp 102,559) | Rp 119,565 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ghana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵264 (Rp 509,199) | Rp 261,585 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵93 (Rp 178,445) | Rp 99,216 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵450 (Rp 867,250) | Rp 251,127 | + 245% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵494 (Rp 951,279) | Rp 573,242 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵43 (Rp 83,015) | Rp 159,890 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵25 (Rp 48,872) | Rp 39,869 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵11 (Rp 21,418) | Rp 65,361 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵300 (Rp 578,167) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.78 (Rp 1,503) | Rp 2,093 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵619 (Rp 1,193,431) | Rp 509,555 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵11 (Rp 20,413) | Rp 32,683 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 672 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia
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