- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ghana compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 51% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵78 (Mex$ 310) | Mex$ 117 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵32 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 94 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵11 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 64 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 18 | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵10 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 31 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵8 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 19 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵59 (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 61 | + 280% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵13 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 37 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵12 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 24 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵5.10 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵37 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 219 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵10 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 25 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵5.45 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 46% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵8,634 (Mex$ 34,163) | Mex$ 19,606 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵4,088 (Mex$ 16,176) | Mex$ 10,112 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵543 (Mex$ 2,148) | Mex$ 1,542 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵3,942 (Mex$ 15,596) | Mex$ 11,108 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,358 (Mex$ 9,329) | Mex$ 6,236 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵350 (Mex$ 1,387) | Mex$ 1,530 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵127 (Mex$ 504) | Mex$ 382 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵1,510 (Mex$ 5,977) | Mex$ 8,101 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵451 (Mex$ 1,784) | Mex$ 2,046 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵23 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 101 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵16 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 78 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 1% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵185 (Mex$ 733) | Mex$ 814 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵174 (Mex$ 689) | Mex$ 644 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵356 (Mex$ 1,409) | Mex$ 1,461 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵216 (Mex$ 855) | Mex$ 1,279 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵142,204 (Mex$ 562,655) | Mex$ 299,775 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.48 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 18 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵140 (Mex$ 554) | Mex$ 466 | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 4% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵18 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 73 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵25 (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 172 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵149 (Mex$ 588) | Mex$ 533 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵16 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 67 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵11 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 47 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵28 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 51 | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵4.07 (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 28 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵6 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 28 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵18 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 119 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 42% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵128 (Mex$ 506) | Mex$ 371 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵61 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 136 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵95 (Mex$ 375) | Mex$ 1,197 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵182 (Mex$ 720) | Mex$ 718 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵28 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 100 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵17 (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 54 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵7 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 43 | - 33% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵1,536 (Mex$ 6,077) | Mex$ 10,379 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵2.94 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 2.41 | + 382% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵195 (Mex$ 773) | Mex$ 709 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵12 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 52 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,651 prices entered by 1,271 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.957
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Cost of living in Ghana is 38% more expensive than in Mexico
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