Cost of living in Ghana compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 163% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ghana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵115 (₨3,155) | ₨916 | + 245% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵61 (₨1,669) | ₨1,082 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵57 (₨1,554) | ₨533 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵33 (₨917) | ₨230 | + 299% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵41 (₨1,116) | ₨315 | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵39 (₨1,074) | ₨165 | + 549% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵64 (₨1,754) | ₨836 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵41 (₨1,117) | ₨279 | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵31 (₨846) | ₨114 | + 641% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵19 (₨515) | ₨391 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵74 (₨2,028) | ₨2,569 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵25 (₨676) | ₨212 | + 219% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵12 (₨325) | ₨144 | + 126% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 136% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ghana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵6,758 (₨185,049) | ₨137,741 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵5,555 (₨152,093) | ₨58,708 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵991 (₨27,124) | ₨21,580 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵9,180 (₨251,364) | ₨79,067 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵5,360 (₨146,749) | ₨35,699 | + 311% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵1,109 (₨30,373) | ₨17,044 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵266 (₨7,291) | ₨2,308 | + 216% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵7,496 (₨205,240) | ₨58,431 | + 251% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵3,903 (₨106,868) | ₨29,384 | + 264% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵84 (₨2,311) | ₨1,281 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵106 (₨2,898) | ₨625 | + 364% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Ghana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵293 (₨8,017) | ₨4,832 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵264 (₨7,220) | ₨9,004 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵527 (₨14,440) | ₨13,089 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵491 (₨13,443) | ₨13,255 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 104% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ghana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵96,504 (₨2,642,329) | ₨2,800,000 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵19 (₨532) | ₨272 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵450 (₨12,321) | ₨4,030 | + 206% | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 155% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ghana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵61 (₨1,672) | ₨230 | + 628% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵54 (₨1,476) | ₨838 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵610 (₨16,694) | ₨3,307 | + 405% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵40 (₨1,084) | ₨1,222 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵48 (₨1,327) | ₨649 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵50 (₨1,369) | ₨557 | + 146% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵24 (₨651) | ₨396 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵17 (₨465) | ₨217 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵83 (₨2,278) | ₨495 | + 360% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 15% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ghana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵400 (₨10,943) | ₨3,859 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵199 (₨5,454) | ₨1,827 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵677 (₨18,547) | ₨8,435 | + 120% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵67 (₨1,825) | ₨2,877 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵58 (₨1,581) | ₨566 | + 179% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵22 (₨591) | ₨979 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵7,572 (₨207,336) | ₨149,999 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵2.24 (₨61) | ₨255 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵620 (₨16,979) | ₨5,226 | + 225% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵81 (₨2,215) | ₨637 | + 247% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 743 prices entered by 199 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan
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