Cost of living in Ghana compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵28 (Rp 68,477) | Rp 48,150 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵44 (Rp 108,913) | Rp 54,894 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵32 (Rp 78,443) | Rp 30,099 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵15 (Rp 36,655) | Rp 20,570 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵24 (Rp 59,157) | Rp 25,479 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵23 (Rp 56,689) | Rp 16,222 | + 249% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵34 (Rp 82,761) | Rp 59,701 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵20 (Rp 50,145) | Rp 37,956 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵12 (Rp 29,633) | Rp 19,374 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵21 (Rp 51,885) | Rp 34,923 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵18 (Rp 44,449) | Rp 356,233 | - 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵13 (Rp 33,297) | Rp 19,537 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵7 (Rp 17,149) | Rp 19,724 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵3,715 (Rp 9,173,428) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵2,378 (Rp 5,872,861) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵372 (Rp 918,429) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵1,780 (Rp 4,394,509) | Rp 6,604,130 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵1,004 (Rp 2,478,605) | Rp 3,901,590 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵235 (Rp 580,061) | Rp 813,523 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵61 (Rp 149,830) | Rp 354,270 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,287 (Rp 3,179,123) | Rp 4,471,440 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵775 (Rp 1,914,284) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵18 (Rp 44,886) | Rp 60,481 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵128 (Rp 316,275) | Rp 67,068 | + 372% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵120 (Rp 297,443) | Rp 655,630 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵147 (Rp 364,013) | Rp 423,397 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵173 (Rp 428,326) | Rp 1,205,370 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵316 (Rp 781,240) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵80,000 (Rp 197,551,524) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵5.36 (Rp 13,242) | Rp 8,988 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵166 (Rp 410,485) | Rp 237,123 | + 73% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 66% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵38 (Rp 94,395) | Rp 23,300 | + 305% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵57 (Rp 140,584) | Rp 87,183 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵205 (Rp 505,838) | Rp 254,843 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵29 (Rp 70,546) | Rp 49,080 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵12 (Rp 29,862) | Rp 19,454 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵31 (Rp 75,426) | Rp 36,205 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵7 (Rp 16,947) | Rp 18,007 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵6 (Rp 15,239) | Rp 11,130 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵26 (Rp 64,588) | Rp 86,706 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵102 (Rp 252,100) | Rp 166,095 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵92 (Rp 226,263) | Rp 104,958 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵588 (Rp 1,452,019) | Rp 520,784 | + 179% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵420 (Rp 1,038,123) | Rp 388,033 | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵21 (Rp 52,198) | Rp 111,803 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵10 (Rp 24,694) | Rp 35,619 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵7 (Rp 17,227) | Rp 47,498 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵300 (Rp 740,818) | Rp 9,239,130 | - 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵2.01 (Rp 4,972) | Rp 1,799 | + 176% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵266 (Rp 656,871) | Rp 579,157 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵10 (Rp 23,959) | Rp 28,887 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,213 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is about the same as in Indonesia
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