- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ghana compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵47 (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 119 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵33 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 96 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵25 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 65 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵11 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 19 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵10 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 31 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵8 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 21 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵43 (Mex$ 164) | Mex$ 64 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵13 (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 38 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵11 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 24 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵5.10 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 22 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵37 (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 217 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵10 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 25 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵5.08 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 51% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵8,284 (Mex$ 31,546) | Mex$ 19,366 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵3,444 (Mex$ 13,113) | Mex$ 10,230 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵423 (Mex$ 1,609) | Mex$ 1,629 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,172 (Mex$ 19,694) | Mex$ 12,212 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,314 (Mex$ 8,813) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵350 (Mex$ 1,335) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵250 (Mex$ 950) | Mex$ 382 | + 149% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵1,519 (Mex$ 5,785) | Mex$ 8,037 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵404 (Mex$ 1,538) | Mex$ 2,017 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵18 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 109 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵16 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 78 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 12% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵181 (Mex$ 689) | Mex$ 841 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵176 (Mex$ 669) | Mex$ 674 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵275 (Mex$ 1,047) | Mex$ 1,522 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵215 (Mex$ 820) | Mex$ 1,328 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵24,000 (Mex$ 91,395) | Mex$ 318,986 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.70 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵144 (Mex$ 547) | Mex$ 457 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵18 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 77 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵25 (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 181 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵149 (Mex$ 568) | Mex$ 545 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵16 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 72 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵11 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 50 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵31 (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 55 | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵6 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 28 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵7 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 30 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵15 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 128 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 51% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵101 (Mex$ 384) | Mex$ 379 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵62 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 138 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵209 (Mex$ 798) | Mex$ 1,217 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵129 (Mex$ 493) | Mex$ 744 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵27 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 103 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵20 (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 55 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵7 (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 45 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵1,366 (Mex$ 5,200) | Mex$ 10,381 | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.76 (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 518% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵232 (Mex$ 884) | Mex$ 761 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵12 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 52 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
3.808
MXN
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GHS
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,477 prices entered by 1,198 different people.
Cost of living in Ghana is 26% more expensive than in Mexico
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