Cost of living in Ghana compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Ghana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵46 (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 243 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵60 (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 139 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵31 (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 64 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵15 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 23 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵15 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 37 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵18 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 25 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵39 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 78 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵25 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 47 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵18 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 27 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵10 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 24 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵65 (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 263 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵13 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 33 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵10 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 21 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 50% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Ghana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵11,955 (Mex$ 31,125) | Mex$ 18,987 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵6,367 (Mex$ 16,577) | Mex$ 9,486 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,340 (Mex$ 3,489) | Mex$ 1,099 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵4,354 (Mex$ 11,335) | Mex$ 11,669 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,641 (Mex$ 6,875) | Mex$ 6,034 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵543 (Mex$ 1,413) | Mex$ 850 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵315 (Mex$ 820) | Mex$ 404 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵2,349 (Mex$ 6,117) | Mex$ 7,503 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵344 (Mex$ 897) | Mex$ 2,437 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵44 (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 115 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵36 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 109 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Ghana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵400 (Mex$ 1,042) | Mex$ 917 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵259 (Mex$ 675) | Mex$ 652 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵475 (Mex$ 1,237) | Mex$ 1,593 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵304 (Mex$ 791) | Mex$ 1,242 | - 36% | |
| 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₵80,000 (Mex$ 208,283) | Mex$ 330,877 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵8 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵526 (Mex$ 1,371) | Mex$ 518 | + 165% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Ghana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵22 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 84 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵57 (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 199 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵238 (Mex$ 620) | Mex$ 580 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵29 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 76 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵27 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 55 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵43 (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 58 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵12 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 30 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵10 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 32 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵53 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 231 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Ghana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵264 (Mex$ 688) | Mex$ 318 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵93 (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 156 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵450 (Mex$ 1,172) | Mex$ 742 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵494 (Mex$ 1,285) | Mex$ 741 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵43 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 149 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵25 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 82 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵11 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 42 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵300 (Mex$ 781) | Mex$ 12,133 | - 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.78 (Mex$ 2.03) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵619 (Mex$ 1,612) | Mex$ 909 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵11 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 67 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,634 prices entered by 1,111 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 29% more expensive than in Mexico
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