- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ghana compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵42 (Rp 123,849) | Rp 64,942 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵33 (Rp 97,602) | Rp 50,397 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵25 (Rp 73,511) | Rp 31,350 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵11 (Rp 32,448) | Rp 18,922 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵11 (Rp 31,327) | Rp 22,795 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵8 (Rp 22,872) | Rp 15,321 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵43 (Rp 126,217) | Rp 67,443 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵13 (Rp 38,295) | Rp 37,720 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵11 (Rp 31,899) | Rp 18,389 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵5.10 (Rp 14,953) | Rp 31,175 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵37 (Rp 109,171) | Rp 363,342 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵10 (Rp 29,040) | Rp 18,399 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵5.08 (Rp 14,872) | Rp 15,886 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 78% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵8,284 (Rp 24,273,308) | Rp 11,979,100 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵3,444 (Rp 10,090,095) | Rp 8,842,230 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵423 (Rp 1,238,291) | Rp 899,203 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,172 (Rp 15,153,720) | Rp 8,255,600 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,314 (Rp 6,781,329) | Rp 4,645,870 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵350 (Rp 1,026,960) | Rp 630,805 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵250 (Rp 731,339) | Rp 243,207 | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵1,519 (Rp 4,451,626) | Rp 4,550,930 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵404 (Rp 1,183,449) | Rp 1,689,490 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵18 (Rp 54,079) | Rp 61,664 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵16 (Rp 47,700) | Rp 55,521 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵181 (Rp 530,340) | Rp 612,994 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵176 (Rp 515,106) | Rp 416,812 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵275 (Rp 805,455) | Rp 974,726 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵215 (Rp 630,834) | Rp 821,580 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 32% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵24,000 (Rp 70,324,460) | Rp 470,268,000 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.70 (Rp 13,768) | Rp 8,713 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵144 (Rp 420,719) | Rp 376,741 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵18 (Rp 53,002) | Rp 25,888 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵25 (Rp 73,572) | Rp 86,121 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵149 (Rp 436,882) | Rp 362,813 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵16 (Rp 47,869) | Rp 45,322 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵11 (Rp 31,328) | Rp 23,501 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵31 (Rp 89,524) | Rp 33,880 | + 164% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵6 (Rp 18,663) | Rp 15,234 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵7 (Rp 20,700) | Rp 13,078 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵15 (Rp 44,083) | Rp 92,813 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵101 (Rp 295,591) | Rp 207,987 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵62 (Rp 182,459) | Rp 98,924 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵209 (Rp 613,660) | Rp 390,835 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵129 (Rp 379,248) | Rp 480,517 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵27 (Rp 78,183) | Rp 125,911 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵20 (Rp 59,253) | Rp 46,550 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵7 (Rp 20,400) | Rp 57,305 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵1,366 (Rp 4,001,403) | Rp 8,006,060 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.92 (Rp 11,486) | Rp 1,764 | + 551% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵232 (Rp 680,386) | Rp 536,205 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵12 (Rp 34,484) | Rp 24,432 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia
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