Cost of living in Ghana compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 18% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Ghana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵51 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 266 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵68 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 147 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵55 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 68 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵26 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 26 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵28 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 45 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵37 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 26 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵73 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 86 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵44 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 48 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵32 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 32 | + 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵12 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 28 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵99 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 258 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵20 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 34 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵11 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 24 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 23% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Ghana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵15,000 (Mex$ 23,528) | Mex$ 20,167 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵7,014 (Mex$ 11,002) | Mex$ 10,264 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,510 (Mex$ 2,368) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵6,113 (Mex$ 9,588) | Mex$ 12,625 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,959 (Mex$ 4,641) | Mex$ 6,783 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵759 (Mex$ 1,191) | Mex$ 721 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵336 (Mex$ 527) | Mex$ 399 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵4,731 (Mex$ 7,421) | Mex$ 6,607 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,027 (Mex$ 1,610) | Mex$ 2,555 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵77 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 115 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵384 (Mex$ 602) | Mex$ 126 | + 377% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 48% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Ghana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵399 (Mex$ 626) | Mex$ 967 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵993 (Mex$ 1,558) | Mex$ 718 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵492 (Mex$ 772) | Mex$ 1,709 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵481 (Mex$ 755) | Mex$ 1,262 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 63% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Ghana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵151,038 (Mex$ 236,911) | Mex$ 384,066 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵15 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 23 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵893 (Mex$ 1,401) | Mex$ 559 | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 4% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Ghana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵127 (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 91 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵81 (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 205 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵176 (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 592 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵36 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 74 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵53 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 60 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵39 (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 69 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵27 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 39 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵15 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 35 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵31 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 239 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 4% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Ghana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵213 (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 358 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵234 (Mex$ 367) | Mex$ 155 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵450 (Mex$ 706) | Mex$ 723 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵501 (Mex$ 786) | Mex$ 766 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵111 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 163 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵75 (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 79 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵14 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 45 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵10,000 (Mex$ 15,686) | Mex$ 10,723 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵1.52 (Mex$ 2.38) | Mex$ 2.23 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵312 (Mex$ 490) | Mex$ 888 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵16 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 78 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,039 prices entered by 984 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 20% more expensive than in Mexico
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