Cost of living in Ghana compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 54% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵45 (руб 507) | руб 364 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵29 (руб 323) | руб 252 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵21 (руб 234) | руб 141 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (руб 116) | руб 65 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵10 (руб 114) | руб 85 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵14 (руб 159) | руб 148 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵65 (руб 735) | руб 308 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (руб 173) | руб 93 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵14 (руб 153) | руб 33 | + 371% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵6 (руб 72) | руб 61 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵54 (руб 611) | руб 531 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵13 (руб 148) | руб 94 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵5.74 (руб 65) | руб 30 | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 33% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵5,443 (руб 61,507) | руб 72,532 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵5,314 (руб 60,055) | руб 41,058 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,047 (руб 11,827) | руб 6,226 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵3,515 (руб 39,722) | руб 37,434 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,886 (руб 32,611) | руб 23,935 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵975 (руб 11,022) | руб 3,925 | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵133 (руб 1,507) | руб 426 | + 254% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,754 (руб 19,823) | руб 25,889 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵597 (руб 6,747) | руб 5,525 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵30 (руб 340) | руб 421 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵107 (руб 1,212) | руб 736 | + 65% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 59% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵159 (руб 1,802) | руб 5,635 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵117 (руб 1,327) | руб 2,885 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵189 (руб 2,131) | руб 5,988 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵250 (руб 2,831) | руб 7,277 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 5% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵97,813 (руб 1,105,370) | руб 1,408,610 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵5.23 (руб 59) | руб 45 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵199 (руб 2,248) | руб 1,876 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵26 (руб 299) | руб 502 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵25 (руб 286) | руб 585 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵182 (руб 2,051) | руб 1,282 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵18 (руб 203) | руб 238 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵12 (руб 140) | руб 155 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵20 (руб 229) | руб 198 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵8 (руб 91) | руб 69 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵5.32 (руб 60) | руб 95 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵20 (руб 226) | руб 617 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵120 (руб 1,357) | руб 1,754 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵59 (руб 671) | руб 618 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵400 (руб 4,520) | руб 6,547 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵383 (руб 4,333) | руб 3,282 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵42 (руб 480) | руб 410 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵29 (руб 323) | руб 198 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (руб 96) | руб 234 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵1,641 (руб 18,540) | руб 30,673 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.87 (руб 10) | руб 2.85 | + 245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵296 (руб 3,342) | руб 3,228 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵16 (руб 185) | руб 150 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,125 prices entered by 533 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
11.301
RUB
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Cost of living in Ghana is 15% more expensive than in Russia
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