Cost of living in Ghana compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 77% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵33 (₨929) | ₨577 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵29 (₨823) | ₨658 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵23 (₨652) | ₨249 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (₨288) | ₨108 | + 166% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵10 (₨285) | ₨120 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵11 (₨317) | ₨96 | + 231% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵75 (₨2,120) | ₨526 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵13 (₨381) | ₨176 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵12 (₨347) | ₨44 | + 684% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵7 (₨190) | ₨344 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵50 (₨1,412) | ₨1,632 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵9 (₨268) | ₨126 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵5.35 (₨151) | ₨57 | + 165% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵5,417 (₨153,403) | ₨60,758 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵2,530 (₨71,652) | ₨35,785 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵341 (₨9,647) | ₨9,753 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵2,030 (₨57,495) | ₨53,937 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵1,387 (₨39,272) | ₨30,998 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵160 (₨4,519) | ₨7,631 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵116 (₨3,296) | ₨2,510 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,688 (₨47,805) | ₨40,341 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵559 (₨15,837) | ₨12,473 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵41 (₨1,150) | ₨609 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵64 (₨1,820) | ₨649 | + 180% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵159 (₨4,490) | ₨2,518 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵112 (₨3,173) | ₨3,757 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵201 (₨5,700) | ₨6,430 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵257 (₨7,286) | ₨5,127 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵86,590 (₨2,452,246) | ₨2,319,940 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵9 (₨242) | ₨115 | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵217 (₨6,136) | ₨2,310 | + 166% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 59% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵26 (₨750) | ₨235 | + 219% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵25 (₨716) | ₨426 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵182 (₨5,141) | ₨1,378 | + 273% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵20 (₨558) | ₨435 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵12 (₨350) | ₨332 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵20 (₨575) | ₨311 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵8 (₨228) | ₨207 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵5.32 (₨151) | ₨138 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵20 (₨566) | ₨434 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵120 (₨3,400) | ₨1,566 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵65 (₨1,834) | ₨1,256 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵203 (₨5,745) | ₨3,430 | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵383 (₨10,859) | ₨3,673 | + 196% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵42 (₨1,202) | ₨792 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵29 (₨810) | ₨348 | + 133% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (₨240) | ₨516 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵1,641 (₨46,461) | ₨50,116 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.66 (₨19) | ₨4.30 | + 332% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵412 (₨11,659) | ₨4,335 | + 169% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵16 (₨464) | ₨215 | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,252 prices entered by 511 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
28.320
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Cost of living in Ghana is 72% more expensive than in Pakistan
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