- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Pakistan
- Comparison
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₵42 (₨1,209) | ₨559 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵33 (₨953) | ₨610 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵25 (₨718) | ₨222 | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵11 (₨317) | ₨108 | + 192% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵11 (₨306) | ₨121 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵8 (₨223) | ₨80 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵43 (₨1,232) | ₨439 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵13 (₨374) | ₨154 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵11 (₨311) | ₨40 | + 687% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵5.10 (₨146) | ₨293 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵37 (₨1,066) | ₨2,141 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵10 (₨283) | ₨117 | + 142% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵5.08 (₨145) | ₨56 | + 161% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 170% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵8,649 (₨247,366) | ₨57,192 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵3,444 (₨98,484) | ₨36,148 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵423 (₨12,086) | ₨8,238 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,172 (₨147,907) | ₨44,615 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,314 (₨66,189) | ₨25,516 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵350 (₨10,024) | ₨6,795 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵250 (₨7,138) | ₨2,646 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵1,519 (₨43,450) | ₨39,967 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵404 (₨11,551) | ₨11,006 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵18 (₨528) | ₨499 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵16 (₨466) | ₨939 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵181 (₨5,176) | ₨2,600 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵176 (₨5,028) | ₨4,026 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵275 (₨7,862) | ₨6,156 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵215 (₨6,157) | ₨5,351 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵24,000 (₨686,398) | ₨1,833,160 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.70 (₨134) | ₨90 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵144 (₨4,106) | ₨2,481 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 55% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵18 (₨517) | ₨227 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵25 (₨718) | ₨652 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵149 (₨4,264) | ₨2,133 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵16 (₨467) | ₨444 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵11 (₨306) | ₨275 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵31 (₨874) | ₨340 | + 157% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵6 (₨182) | ₨142 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵7 (₨202) | ₨109 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵15 (₨430) | ₨637 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵101 (₨2,885) | ₨1,494 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵62 (₨1,781) | ₨1,128 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵209 (₨5,990) | ₨3,688 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵129 (₨3,702) | ₨3,101 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵27 (₨763) | ₨526 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵20 (₨578) | ₨392 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵7 (₨199) | ₨548 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵1,366 (₨39,055) | ₨54,726 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.92 (₨112) | ₨26 | + 326% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵232 (₨6,641) | ₨4,025 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵12 (₨337) | ₨185 | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 85% more expensive than in Pakistan
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