Cost of living in Ghana compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ghana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵115 (Rp 123,164) | Rp 62,319 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵61 (Rp 65,130) | Rp 58,663 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵57 (Rp 60,671) | Rp 32,593 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵33 (Rp 35,793) | Rp 24,589 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵41 (Rp 43,547) | Rp 31,337 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵39 (Rp 41,925) | Rp 14,750 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵64 (Rp 68,468) | Rp 72,901 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵41 (Rp 43,593) | Rp 45,403 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵31 (Rp 33,018) | Rp 22,376 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵19 (Rp 20,107) | Rp 32,966 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵70 (Rp 74,490) | Rp 344,694 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵25 (Rp 26,405) | Rp 18,943 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵12 (Rp 12,683) | Rp 15,178 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ghana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵6,758 (Rp 7,223,389) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵5,555 (Rp 5,936,970) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵991 (Rp 1,058,784) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵9,180 (Rp 9,812,012) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵5,287 (Rp 5,650,425) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵1,109 (Rp 1,185,620) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵266 (Rp 284,599) | Rp 378,883 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵7,496 (Rp 8,011,533) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 150% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵3,903 (Rp 4,171,591) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵84 (Rp 90,221) | Rp 91,402 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵106 (Rp 113,110) | Rp 80,207 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 51% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ghana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵293 (Rp 312,960) | Rp 759,724 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵264 (Rp 281,836) | Rp 458,661 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵527 (Rp 563,671) | Rp 1,371,230 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵491 (Rp 524,733) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ghana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵96,504 (Rp 103,143,372) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵19 (Rp 20,759) | Rp 12,092 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵450 (Rp 480,960) | Rp 199,904 | + 141% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ghana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵61 (Rp 65,255) | Rp 22,456 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵54 (Rp 57,609) | Rp 96,147 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵610 (Rp 651,642) | Rp 275,446 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵40 (Rp 42,297) | Rp 66,604 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵48 (Rp 51,804) | Rp 26,592 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵50 (Rp 53,440) | Rp 33,023 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵24 (Rp 25,429) | Rp 27,953 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵17 (Rp 18,155) | Rp 12,305 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵83 (Rp 88,919) | Rp 84,361 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Ghana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵400 (Rp 427,147) | Rp 261,890 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵199 (Rp 212,891) | Rp 104,570 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵677 (Rp 723,994) | Rp 379,769 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵67 (Rp 71,228) | Rp 149,637 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵58 (Rp 61,711) | Rp 38,584 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵22 (Rp 23,089) | Rp 50,891 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵7,572 (Rp 8,093,360) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵2.24 (Rp 2,395) | Rp 2,388 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵620 (Rp 662,794) | Rp 433,566 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵81 (Rp 86,458) | Rp 42,636 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 643 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is about the same as in Indonesia
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