Cost of living in Ghana compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 137% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 137% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ghana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵46 (₨1,191) | ₨519 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵60 (₨1,542) | ₨742 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵31 (₨789) | ₨215 | + 267% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵15 (₨379) | ₨119 | + 217% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵15 (₨373) | ₨169 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵18 (₨451) | ₨102 | + 344% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵39 (₨1,007) | ₨658 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵25 (₨650) | ₨194 | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵18 (₨449) | ₨51 | + 775% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵10 (₨255) | ₨220 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵65 (₨1,662) | ₨2,141 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵13 (₨330) | ₨170 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵10 (₨269) | ₨77 | + 248% | |
| Housing | + 184% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 184% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ghana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵11,955 (₨306,539) | ₨65,360 | + 369% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵6,367 (₨163,262) | ₨44,450 | + 267% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,340 (₨34,358) | ₨14,918 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵4,354 (₨111,636) | ₨47,849 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,641 (₨67,712) | ₨35,800 | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵543 (₨13,917) | ₨10,123 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵315 (₨8,074) | ₨2,270 | + 256% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵2,349 (₨60,239) | ₨53,975 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵344 (₨8,831) | ₨18,356 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵44 (₨1,120) | ₨851 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵36 (₨921) | ₨797 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Ghana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵400 (₨10,261) | ₨4,868 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵259 (₨6,648) | ₨7,670 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵475 (₨12,180) | ₨17,357 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵304 (₨7,789) | ₨8,106 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ghana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵80,000 (₨2,051,285) | ₨5,697,890 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵8 (₨201) | ₨146 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵526 (₨13,499) | ₨4,073 | + 231% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ghana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵22 (₨568) | ₨237 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵57 (₨1,470) | ₨572 | + 157% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵238 (₨6,110) | ₨1,768 | + 246% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵29 (₨749) | ₨1,267 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵27 (₨698) | ₨575 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵43 (₨1,093) | ₨371 | + 195% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵12 (₨318) | ₨352 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵10 (₨263) | ₨116 | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵53 (₨1,365) | ₨681 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ghana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵264 (₨6,775) | ₨2,016 | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵93 (₨2,374) | ₨1,908 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵450 (₨11,538) | ₨2,708 | + 326% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵494 (₨12,656) | ₨4,907 | + 158% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵43 (₨1,104) | ₨1,025 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵25 (₨650) | ₨469 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵11 (₨285) | ₨513 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵300 (₨7,692) | ₨107,118 | - 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.78 (₨20) | ₨4.02 | + 398% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵619 (₨15,878) | ₨4,729 | + 236% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵11 (₨272) | ₨237 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,154 prices entered by 353 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 92% more expensive than in Pakistan
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