Cost of living in Ghana compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Ghana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵115 (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 315 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵61 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 178 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵57 (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 73 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵33 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 29 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵41 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 49 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵39 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 33 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵64 (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 89 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵41 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 46 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵31 (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 33 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵19 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 30 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵74 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 266 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵25 (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 40 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵12 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 28 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Ghana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵6,758 (Mex$ 12,499) | Mex$ 23,678 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵5,555 (Mex$ 10,273) | Mex$ 12,603 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵991 (Mex$ 1,832) | Mex$ 1,288 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵9,180 (Mex$ 16,979) | Mex$ 14,767 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵5,287 (Mex$ 9,777) | Mex$ 7,577 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵1,109 (Mex$ 2,052) | Mex$ 733 | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵266 (Mex$ 492) | Mex$ 414 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵7,496 (Mex$ 13,863) | Mex$ 6,041 | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵3,903 (Mex$ 7,219) | Mex$ 2,221 | + 225% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵84 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 141 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵106 (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 137 | + 42% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 39% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Ghana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵293 (Mex$ 542) | Mex$ 960 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵264 (Mex$ 488) | Mex$ 762 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵527 (Mex$ 975) | Mex$ 1,692 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵491 (Mex$ 908) | Mex$ 1,378 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Ghana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵96,504 (Mex$ 178,479) | Mex$ 378,169 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵19 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 24 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵450 (Mex$ 832) | Mex$ 650 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Ghana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵61 (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 104 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵54 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 269 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵610 (Mex$ 1,128) | Mex$ 665 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵40 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 90 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵48 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 66 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵50 (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 82 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵24 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 40 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵17 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 41 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵83 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 293 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 36% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Ghana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵400 (Mex$ 739) | Mex$ 374 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵199 (Mex$ 368) | Mex$ 173 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,081 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵677 (Mex$ 1,253) | Mex$ 825 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵67 (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 182 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵58 (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 96 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵22 (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 58 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵7,572 (Mex$ 14,005) | Mex$ 10,806 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵2.24 (Mex$ 4.14) | Mex$ 3.38 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵620 (Mex$ 1,147) | Mex$ 901 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵81 (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 82 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,299 prices entered by 611 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 7% more expensive than in Mexico
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