Cost of living in Ghana compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ghana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵51 (¥636) | ¥1,023 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵68 (¥837) | ¥714 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵55 (¥675) | ¥519 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵26 (¥318) | ¥198 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵28 (¥342) | ¥315 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵37 (¥454) | ¥629 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵73 (¥903) | ¥962 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵44 (¥544) | ¥902 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵32 (¥394) | ¥574 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵12 (¥153) | ¥285 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵99 (¥1,230) | ¥1,252 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵20 (¥250) | ¥179 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵11 (¥135) | ¥206 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ghana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵15,000 (¥185,617) | ¥306,878 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵7,014 (¥86,799) | ¥171,772 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,510 (¥18,682) | ¥28,417 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵6,113 (¥75,643) | ¥157,603 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,959 (¥36,617) | ¥82,713 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵759 (¥9,393) | ¥24,082 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵336 (¥4,156) | ¥4,709 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵4,731 (¥58,545) | ¥47,482 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,027 (¥12,704) | ¥32,093 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵77 (¥953) | ¥1,313 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵384 (¥4,751) | ¥1,878 | + 153% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 65% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Ghana | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵399 (¥4,942) | ¥6,136 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵993 (¥12,292) | ¥5,199 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵492 (¥6,088) | ¥8,989 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵481 (¥5,957) | ¥13,588 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Ghana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵151,038 (¥1,869,005) | ¥2,700,660 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵15 (¥189) | ¥165 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵893 (¥11,053) | ¥10,143 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ghana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵127 (¥1,577) | ¥2,497 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵81 (¥1,008) | ¥1,967 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵176 (¥2,177) | ¥5,380 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵36 (¥446) | ¥650 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵53 (¥652) | ¥938 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵39 (¥485) | ¥702 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵27 (¥330) | ¥216 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵15 (¥184) | ¥216 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵31 (¥387) | ¥4,060 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ghana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵213 (¥2,640) | ¥4,579 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵234 (¥2,897) | ¥3,600 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵450 (¥5,568) | ¥4,000 | + 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵501 (¥6,198) | ¥5,999 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵111 (¥1,375) | ¥954 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵75 (¥922) | ¥472 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵14 (¥176) | ¥583 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵10,000 (¥123,744) | ¥67,950 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵1.52 (¥19) | ¥52 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵312 (¥3,866) | ¥9,405 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵16 (¥203) | ¥592 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,047 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 16% cheaper than in Japan
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