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Cost of living in Ghana compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵49 (Rp 133,848) | Rp 68,889 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵38 (Rp 103,317) | Rp 49,218 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵30 (Rp 81,561) | Rp 30,274 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (Rp 26,656) | Rp 19,442 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵12 (Rp 32,452) | Rp 23,198 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵10 (Rp 28,541) | Rp 15,178 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵61 (Rp 168,341) | Rp 70,887 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (Rp 41,513) | Rp 40,336 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵13 (Rp 36,510) | Rp 20,381 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵5.65 (Rp 15,484) | Rp 31,061 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵38 (Rp 103,549) | Rp 452,082 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵11 (Rp 30,900) | Rp 18,202 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.55 (Rp 12,476) | Rp 15,610 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 106% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵8,318 (Rp 22,784,623) | Rp 15,003,400 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵2,596 (Rp 7,111,643) | Rp 8,496,820 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,008 (Rp 2,762,098) | Rp 994,014 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,558 (Rp 15,225,203) | Rp 8,961,230 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,745 (Rp 7,518,688) | Rp 5,263,430 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵1,211 (Rp 3,317,196) | Rp 678,231 | + 389% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵281 (Rp 770,775) | Rp 247,500 | + 211% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵1,442 (Rp 3,948,718) | Rp 4,430,410 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵513 (Rp 1,404,453) | Rp 1,785,720 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵24 (Rp 64,917) | Rp 62,053 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵181 (Rp 494,483) | Rp 64,195 | + 670% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵164 (Rp 450,467) | Rp 693,255 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵151 (Rp 414,200) | Rp 435,770 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵271 (Rp 741,704) | Rp 995,985 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵298 (Rp 816,360) | Rp 1,451,840 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵88,139 (Rp 241,430,732) | Rp 495,764,000 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵5.08 (Rp 13,928) | Rp 9,223 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵144 (Rp 393,297) | Rp 414,327 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵23 (Rp 63,275) | Rp 30,248 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵25 (Rp 68,943) | Rp 91,743 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵199 (Rp 544,029) | Rp 388,150 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵16 (Rp 44,749) | Rp 43,144 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵10 (Rp 26,465) | Rp 23,875 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵26 (Rp 71,603) | Rp 38,277 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵8 (Rp 20,938) | Rp 15,996 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵6 (Rp 17,653) | Rp 14,884 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵22 (Rp 60,658) | Rp 99,259 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 28% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵135 (Rp 368,439) | Rp 217,146 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵62 (Rp 170,636) | Rp 99,435 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵178 (Rp 488,906) | Rp 964,594 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵137 (Rp 376,040) | Rp 528,401 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵28 (Rp 75,329) | Rp 120,406 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵12 (Rp 31,980) | Rp 48,425 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (Rp 22,098) | Rp 60,307 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵1,644 (Rp 4,503,981) | Rp 7,952,530 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.36 (Rp 9,214) | Rp 1,651 | + 458% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵187 (Rp 512,578) | Rp 783,577 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵17 (Rp 45,536) | Rp 25,084 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia
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