Cost of living in Ghana compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 26% | |||
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Food in Ghana is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Ghana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵87 (Rp 108,455) | Rp 51,127 | + 112% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵71 (Rp 88,408) | Rp 55,136 | + 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵55 (Rp 68,371) | Rp 27,959 | + 145% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵26 (Rp 32,263) | Rp 19,951 | + 62% | |
12 eggs, large | GH₵34 (Rp 42,393) | Rp 26,897 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵32 (Rp 39,951) | Rp 18,627 | + 114% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵120 (Rp 149,925) | Rp 55,732 | + 169% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵32 (Rp 40,466) | Rp 43,429 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵32 (Rp 39,921) | Rp 21,967 | + 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵12 (Rp 15,532) | Rp 36,059 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵86 (Rp 107,845) | Rp 337,317 | - 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵23 (Rp 28,246) | Rp 22,667 | + 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵12 (Rp 15,448) | Rp 17,971 | - 14% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Ghana is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Ghana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵11,939 (Rp 14,965,560) | Rp 18,244,600 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵6,632 (Rp 8,313,058) | Rp 9,473,690 | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵579 (Rp 725,204) | Rp 974,948 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵2,702 (Rp 3,387,398) | Rp 7,294,710 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵1,721 (Rp 2,157,293) | Rp 4,040,510 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵312 (Rp 391,210) | Rp 532,882 | - 27% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵237 (Rp 296,649) | Rp 402,661 | - 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | GH₵3,935 (Rp 4,932,416) | Rp 3,867,100 | + 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,027 (Rp 1,286,940) | Rp 1,394,900 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵53 (Rp 66,671) | Rp 56,742 | + 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵200 (Rp 250,867) | Rp 77,085 | + 225% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Ghana is 43% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Ghana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵250 (Rp 313,361) | Rp 617,575 | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵252 (Rp 316,045) | Rp 462,428 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵406 (Rp 508,837) | Rp 1,181,040 | - 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵369 (Rp 462,319) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 64% | |
Transportation | + 42% | |||
Transportation in Ghana is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Ghana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵195,424 (Rp 244,970,524) | Rp 535,807,000 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵16 (Rp 20,290) | Rp 12,479 | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵547 (Rp 685,138) | Rp 150,291 | + 356% | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Ghana is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Ghana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵127 (Rp 159,709) | Rp 36,367 | + 339% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵81 (Rp 102,070) | Rp 60,467 | + 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵225 (Rp 281,574) | Rp 364,923 | - 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵36 (Rp 45,133) | Rp 130,123 | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵36 (Rp 45,060) | Rp 21,655 | + 108% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵39 (Rp 49,128) | Rp 34,558 | + 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵6 (Rp 7,710) | Rp 30,035 | - 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (Rp 14,461) | Rp 15,580 | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵41 (Rp 50,781) | Rp 88,350 | - 43% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Ghana is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Ghana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵293 (Rp 367,864) | Rp 216,012 | + 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | GH₵96 (Rp 120,900) | Rp 104,481 | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵450 (Rp 564,090) | Rp 300,249 | + 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵492 (Rp 617,314) | Rp 383,761 | + 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵195 (Rp 244,078) | Rp 162,937 | + 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵75 (Rp 93,397) | Rp 36,298 | + 157% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵14 (Rp 17,856) | Rp 40,791 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵10,000 (Rp 12,535,335) | Rp 9,505,300 | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵1.52 (Rp 1,904) | Rp 2,029 | - 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵312 (Rp 391,651) | Rp 496,553 | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵16 (Rp 20,102) | Rp 35,112 | - 43% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia
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