Cost of living in Ghana compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵41 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 158 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵26 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 108 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵21 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 57 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 20 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵11 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 32 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵14 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 22 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵65 (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 67 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵14 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 40 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵15 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 23 | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵6 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 22 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵50 (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 217 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵12 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 28 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.80 (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 20 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 54% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 54% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵5,443 (Mex$ 18,916) | Mex$ 19,384 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵5,314 (Mex$ 18,469) | Mex$ 8,949 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,047 (Mex$ 3,637) | Mex$ 1,220 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵3,515 (Mex$ 12,216) | Mex$ 10,973 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,886 (Mex$ 10,029) | Mex$ 5,824 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵975 (Mex$ 3,390) | Mex$ 885 | + 283% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵133 (Mex$ 463) | Mex$ 388 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,754 (Mex$ 6,096) | Mex$ 7,613 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵597 (Mex$ 2,075) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵34 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 102 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵107 (Mex$ 373) | Mex$ 85 | + 336% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 37% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵159 (Mex$ 554) | Mex$ 855 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵117 (Mex$ 408) | Mex$ 633 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵189 (Mex$ 655) | Mex$ 1,517 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵250 (Mex$ 871) | Mex$ 1,215 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵97,813 (Mex$ 339,944) | Mex$ 325,472 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵5.23 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵199 (Mex$ 691) | Mex$ 500 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵26 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 80 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵25 (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 222 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵182 (Mex$ 631) | Mex$ 562 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵18 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 68 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵12 (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 49 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵20 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 58 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵8 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 30 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵5.32 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 30 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵20 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 180 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵120 (Mex$ 417) | Mex$ 344 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵59 (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 139 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵400 (Mex$ 1,390) | Mex$ 904 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵383 (Mex$ 1,333) | Mex$ 657 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵42 (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 110 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵29 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 59 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 41 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵1,641 (Mex$ 5,702) | Mex$ 9,700 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.66 (Mex$ 2.28) | Mex$ 1.55 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵296 (Mex$ 1,028) | Mex$ 861 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵16 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 55 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,361 prices entered by 1,399 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 23% more expensive than in Mexico
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