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Cost of living in Ghana compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 86% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵49 (₨1,356) | ₨608 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵38 (₨1,047) | ₨693 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵30 (₨826) | ₨211 | + 292% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (₨270) | ₨110 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵12 (₨329) | ₨122 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵10 (₨289) | ₨91 | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵61 (₨1,706) | ₨623 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (₨421) | ₨156 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵13 (₨370) | ₨43 | + 765% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵5.65 (₨157) | ₨296 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵38 (₨1,049) | ₨2,933 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵11 (₨313) | ₨122 | + 157% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.55 (₨126) | ₨60 | + 112% | |
| Housing | + 237% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 237% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵8,318 (₨230,888) | ₨56,868 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵2,596 (₨72,066) | ₨36,753 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,008 (₨27,990) | ₨8,000 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,558 (₨154,285) | ₨45,635 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,745 (₨76,191) | ₨30,254 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵1,211 (₨33,615) | ₨6,742 | + 399% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵281 (₨7,811) | ₨2,627 | + 197% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵1,442 (₨40,014) | ₨38,859 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵513 (₨14,232) | ₨12,077 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵24 (₨658) | ₨506 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵181 (₨5,011) | ₨1,155 | + 334% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵164 (₨4,565) | ₨2,545 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵151 (₨4,197) | ₨4,152 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵271 (₨7,516) | ₨6,696 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵298 (₨8,273) | ₨5,847 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵88,139 (₨2,446,541) | ₨2,240,060 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵5.08 (₨141) | ₨95 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵144 (₨3,985) | ₨2,465 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 56% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵23 (₨641) | ₨239 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵25 (₨699) | ₨823 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵199 (₨5,513) | ₨2,206 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵16 (₨453) | ₨498 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵10 (₨268) | ₨262 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵26 (₨726) | ₨331 | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵8 (₨212) | ₨155 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵6 (₨179) | ₨99 | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵22 (₨615) | ₨502 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵135 (₨3,734) | ₨1,448 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵62 (₨1,729) | ₨1,122 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵178 (₨4,954) | ₨4,212 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵137 (₨3,811) | ₨3,327 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵28 (₨763) | ₨649 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵12 (₨324) | ₨395 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (₨224) | ₨546 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵1,644 (₨45,641) | ₨63,543 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.36 (₨93) | ₨26 | + 254% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵187 (₨5,194) | ₨4,165 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵17 (₨461) | ₨344 | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,350 prices entered by 601 different people.
Cost of living in Ghana is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan
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