Cost of living in Ghana compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵35 (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 217 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵35 (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 120 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵31 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 55 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵12 (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 21 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵15 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 35 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵15 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 25 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵30 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 73 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 40 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵13 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 24 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵10 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 24 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵50 (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 232 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵9 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 30 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵8 (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 21 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵6,038 (Mex$ 21,896) | Mex$ 18,994 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵2,556 (Mex$ 9,270) | Mex$ 8,629 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵451 (Mex$ 1,636) | Mex$ 1,028 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵2,266 (Mex$ 8,217) | Mex$ 10,061 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵884 (Mex$ 3,207) | Mex$ 5,160 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵246 (Mex$ 892) | Mex$ 730 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵98 (Mex$ 355) | Mex$ 379 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,466 (Mex$ 5,317) | Mex$ 6,882 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵726 (Mex$ 2,634) | Mex$ 2,061 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵29 (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 99 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵116 (Mex$ 420) | Mex$ 91 | + 362% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 37% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵127 (Mex$ 461) | Mex$ 839 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵115 (Mex$ 419) | Mex$ 651 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵196 (Mex$ 713) | Mex$ 1,510 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵311 (Mex$ 1,127) | Mex$ 1,117 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵59,846 (Mex$ 217,018) | Mex$ 347,300 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵9 (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 19 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵166 (Mex$ 603) | Mex$ 535 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵37 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 82 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵56 (Mex$ 203) | Mex$ 183 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵205 (Mex$ 742) | Mex$ 519 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵17 (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 80 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵14 (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 50 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵26 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 55 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵7 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 30 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵6 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 29 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵27 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 189 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 45% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵125 (Mex$ 452) | Mex$ 305 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵64 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 150 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵672 (Mex$ 2,436) | Mex$ 846 | + 188% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵750 (Mex$ 2,719) | Mex$ 683 | + 298% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵28 (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 125 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵11 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 71 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵7 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 39 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵1,604 (Mex$ 5,815) | Mex$ 10,288 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵1.44 (Mex$ 5.22) | Mex$ 2.62 | + 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵262 (Mex$ 948) | Mex$ 986 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵10 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 62 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,040 prices entered by 1,227 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 17% more expensive than in Mexico
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