Cost of living in Ghana compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ghana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵115 (¥1,403) | ¥1,035 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵61 (¥742) | ¥840 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵57 (¥691) | ¥618 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵33 (¥408) | ¥237 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵41 (¥496) | ¥335 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵39 (¥478) | ¥439 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵64 (¥780) | ¥1,195 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵41 (¥497) | ¥822 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵31 (¥376) | ¥509 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵19 (¥229) | ¥303 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵74 (¥902) | ¥1,267 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵25 (¥301) | ¥276 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵12 (¥144) | ¥293 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ghana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵6,758 (¥82,276) | ¥365,082 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵5,555 (¥67,624) | ¥201,500 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵991 (¥12,060) | ¥19,132 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵9,180 (¥111,762) | ¥145,654 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵5,287 (¥64,360) | ¥102,459 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵1,109 (¥13,505) | ¥8,349 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵266 (¥3,242) | ¥4,448 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵7,496 (¥91,254) | ¥74,559 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵3,903 (¥47,516) | ¥25,414 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵84 (¥1,028) | ¥1,338 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵106 (¥1,288) | ¥2,815 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ghana | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵293 (¥3,565) | ¥9,315 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵264 (¥3,210) | ¥5,103 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵527 (¥6,420) | ¥9,892 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵491 (¥5,977) | ¥12,189 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ghana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵96,504 (¥1,174,832) | ¥3,060,780 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵19 (¥236) | ¥169 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵450 (¥5,478) | ¥8,198 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ghana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵61 (¥743) | ¥2,133 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵54 (¥656) | ¥2,551 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵610 (¥7,422) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵40 (¥482) | ¥1,337 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵48 (¥590) | ¥930 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵50 (¥609) | ¥622 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵24 (¥290) | ¥224 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵17 (¥207) | ¥188 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵83 (¥1,013) | ¥4,604 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ghana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵400 (¥4,865) | ¥4,908 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵199 (¥2,425) | ¥3,881 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵677 (¥8,247) | ¥8,269 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵67 (¥811) | ¥1,244 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵58 (¥703) | ¥547 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵22 (¥263) | ¥674 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵7,572 (¥92,186) | ¥51,659 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵2.24 (¥27) | ¥52 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵620 (¥7,549) | ¥9,530 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵81 (¥985) | ¥613 | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 504 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 30% cheaper than in Japan
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