Cost of living in Ghana compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵28 (₨736) | ₨441 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵44 (₨1,171) | ₨682 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵32 (₨843) | ₨269 | + 213% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵15 (₨394) | ₨115 | + 244% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵24 (₨636) | ₨152 | + 319% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵23 (₨609) | ₨86 | + 607% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵34 (₨890) | ₨730 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵20 (₨539) | ₨149 | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵12 (₨319) | ₨53 | + 506% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵21 (₨558) | ₨304 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵18 (₨478) | ₨1,613 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵13 (₨358) | ₨130 | + 175% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵7 (₨184) | ₨81 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵3,715 (₨98,613) | ₨68,178 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵2,378 (₨63,132) | ₨38,848 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵372 (₨9,873) | ₨11,046 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵1,780 (₨47,240) | ₨53,451 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵1,004 (₨26,645) | ₨33,101 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵235 (₨6,236) | ₨9,791 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵61 (₨1,611) | ₨2,408 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,287 (₨34,175) | ₨45,353 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵775 (₨20,578) | ₨22,152 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵18 (₨483) | ₨767 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵128 (₨3,400) | ₨518 | + 556% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 24% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵120 (₨3,197) | ₨3,232 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵147 (₨3,913) | ₨5,463 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵173 (₨4,604) | ₨9,871 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵316 (₨8,398) | ₨6,396 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵80,000 (₨2,123,643) | ₨2,677,660 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵5.36 (₨142) | ₨106 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵166 (₨4,413) | ₨2,392 | + 84% | |
| 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₵38 (₨1,015) | ₨250 | + 306% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵57 (₨1,511) | ₨778 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵205 (₨5,438) | ₨1,865 | + 192% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵29 (₨758) | ₨577 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵12 (₨321) | ₨370 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵31 (₨811) | ₨526 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵7 (₨182) | ₨185 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵6 (₨164) | ₨156 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵26 (₨694) | ₨515 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵102 (₨2,710) | ₨2,013 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵92 (₨2,432) | ₨1,512 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵588 (₨15,609) | ₨2,928 | + 433% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵420 (₨11,160) | ₨3,842 | + 190% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵21 (₨561) | ₨1,548 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵10 (₨265) | ₨492 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵7 (₨185) | ₨444 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵300 (₨7,964) | ₨75,858 | - 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵2.01 (₨53) | ₨41 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵266 (₨7,061) | ₨3,909 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵10 (₨258) | ₨282 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,729 prices entered by 466 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan
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