- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ghana compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 61% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵65 (Mex$ 285) | Mex$ 116 | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵23 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 92 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵14 (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 62 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵11 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 18 | + 174% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵10 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 31 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵10 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 21 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵41 (Mex$ 179) | Mex$ 61 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵14 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 37 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵15 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 23 | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵4.41 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵39 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 212 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵11 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 24 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.93 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 103% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵10,624 (Mex$ 46,521) | Mex$ 19,042 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵4,850 (Mex$ 21,236) | Mex$ 10,163 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵735 (Mex$ 3,218) | Mex$ 1,445 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵4,898 (Mex$ 21,447) | Mex$ 10,288 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵4,010 (Mex$ 17,557) | Mex$ 5,961 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵300 (Mex$ 1,314) | Mex$ 1,321 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵104 (Mex$ 455) | Mex$ 385 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵1,598 (Mex$ 6,999) | Mex$ 8,231 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵467 (Mex$ 2,043) | Mex$ 1,999 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵33 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 99 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵22 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 96 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 32% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵147 (Mex$ 644) | Mex$ 822 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵238 (Mex$ 1,043) | Mex$ 645 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵308 (Mex$ 1,349) | Mex$ 1,409 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵227 (Mex$ 995) | Mex$ 1,208 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 37% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵130,876 (Mex$ 573,083) | Mex$ 297,060 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.26 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 18 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵142 (Mex$ 620) | Mex$ 511 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵15 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 73 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵15 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 182 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵84 (Mex$ 368) | Mex$ 535 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵15 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 66 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵11 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 49 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵45 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 50 | + 294% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵10 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 28 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵7 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 27 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵25 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 122 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵124 (Mex$ 543) | Mex$ 368 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵61 (Mex$ 268) | Mex$ 135 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵53 (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 1,118 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵234 (Mex$ 1,023) | Mex$ 703 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵45 (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 94 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵22 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 52 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 42 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵1,019 (Mex$ 4,462) | Mex$ 10,180 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.33 (Mex$ 1.46) | Mex$ 2.38 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵258 (Mex$ 1,131) | Mex$ 662 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵10 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 50 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,802 prices entered by 1,383 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 56% more expensive than in Mexico
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