- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ghana compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 55% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵61 (Mex$ 255) | Mex$ 118 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵33 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 94 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵23 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 66 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵11 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 19 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵10 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 31 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵8 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 20 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵43 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 61 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵13 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 37 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵11 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 24 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵5.10 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵37 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 222 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵10 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 25 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵5.08 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 68% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵8,649 (Mex$ 36,464) | Mex$ 19,628 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵3,444 (Mex$ 14,517) | Mex$ 10,435 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵423 (Mex$ 1,782) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,834 (Mex$ 24,595) | Mex$ 11,823 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,314 (Mex$ 9,757) | Mex$ 6,623 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵350 (Mex$ 1,478) | Mex$ 1,609 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵197 (Mex$ 830) | Mex$ 383 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵1,519 (Mex$ 6,405) | Mex$ 8,103 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵404 (Mex$ 1,703) | Mex$ 1,993 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵18 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 104 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵16 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 89 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 1% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵181 (Mex$ 763) | Mex$ 801 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵176 (Mex$ 741) | Mex$ 660 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵275 (Mex$ 1,159) | Mex$ 1,491 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵215 (Mex$ 908) | Mex$ 1,287 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 41% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵142,204 (Mex$ 599,515) | Mex$ 313,694 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.62 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵144 (Mex$ 605) | Mex$ 466 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵18 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 77 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵25 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 186 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵149 (Mex$ 629) | Mex$ 547 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵16 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 68 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵11 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 49 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵31 (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 53 | + 144% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵6 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 28 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵7 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 29 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵15 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 123 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 71% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵101 (Mex$ 425) | Mex$ 384 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵62 (Mex$ 263) | Mex$ 136 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵209 (Mex$ 883) | Mex$ 1,187 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵129 (Mex$ 546) | Mex$ 748 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵27 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 102 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵20 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 55 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵7 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 45 | - 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵1,366 (Mex$ 5,757) | Mex$ 10,347 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.92 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 617% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵232 (Mex$ 979) | Mex$ 715 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵12 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 52 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,750 prices entered by 1,253 different people.
Cost of living in Ghana is 52% more expensive than in Mexico
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