Cost of living in Ghana compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ghana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵87 (₨2,194) | ₨972 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵71 (₨1,789) | ₨1,004 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵55 (₨1,383) | ₨365 | + 278% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵26 (₨653) | ₨170 | + 284% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵34 (₨858) | ₨285 | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵37 (₨930) | ₨255 | + 265% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵73 (₨1,851) | ₨1,139 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵44 (₨1,115) | ₨290 | + 284% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵32 (₨808) | ₨117 | + 590% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵12 (₨314) | ₨549 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵86 (₨2,182) | ₨2,784 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵22 (₨554) | ₨289 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵12 (₨313) | ₨191 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ghana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵11,939 (₨302,803) | ₨115,670 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵6,632 (₨168,201) | ₨70,950 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵579 (₨14,673) | ₨25,995 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵2,702 (₨68,538) | ₨59,502 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵1,721 (₨43,649) | ₨50,821 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵312 (₨7,915) | ₨20,152 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵236 (₨5,992) | ₨2,097 | + 186% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵3,935 (₨99,799) | ₨71,636 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,027 (₨26,039) | ₨23,262 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵53 (₨1,349) | ₨1,718 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵200 (₨5,076) | ₨1,977 | + 157% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ghana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵250 (₨6,340) | ₨3,426 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵252 (₨6,395) | ₨6,254 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵406 (₨10,295) | ₨13,199 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵369 (₨9,354) | ₨8,569 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ghana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵195,424 (₨4,956,561) | ₨4,456,060 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵13 (₨335) | ₨270 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵547 (₨13,863) | ₨4,626 | + 200% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ghana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵127 (₨3,231) | ₨1,015 | + 219% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵81 (₨2,065) | ₨1,391 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵223 (₨5,654) | ₨3,667 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵36 (₨913) | ₨521 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵36 (₨912) | ₨922 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵39 (₨994) | ₨736 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵6 (₨156) | ₨249 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵16 (₨416) | ₨242 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵41 (₨1,027) | ₨860 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ghana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵293 (₨7,443) | ₨3,545 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵96 (₨2,446) | ₨2,089 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵450 (₨11,413) | ₨2,959 | + 286% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵492 (₨12,490) | ₨7,109 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵195 (₨4,939) | ₨880 | + 461% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵75 (₨1,890) | ₨669 | + 182% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵14 (₨361) | ₨745 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵10,000 (₨253,631) | ₨119,622 | + 112% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵1.52 (₨39) | ₨3.79 | + 916% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵312 (₨7,924) | ₨3,764 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵16 (₨416) | ₨415 | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,047 prices entered by 482 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan
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