Cost of living in Ghana compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 29% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Ghana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵87 (руб 494) | руб 465 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵71 (руб 403) | руб 362 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵55 (руб 312) | руб 192 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵26 (руб 147) | руб 83 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵34 (руб 193) | руб 116 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵32 (руб 182) | руб 179 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵120 (руб 683) | руб 435 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵32 (руб 184) | руб 108 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵32 (руб 182) | руб 49 | + 271% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵12 (руб 71) | руб 76 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵86 (руб 492) | руб 678 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵23 (руб 129) | руб 143 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵12 (руб 70) | руб 40 | + 77% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ghana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵11,939 (руб 68,221) | руб 70,491 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵6,632 (руб 37,895) | руб 43,555 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵579 (руб 3,306) | руб 9,693 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵4,377 (руб 25,009) | руб 40,100 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵1,721 (руб 9,834) | руб 24,760 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵312 (руб 1,783) | руб 5,656 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵237 (руб 1,352) | руб 533 | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵3,935 (руб 22,484) | руб 25,509 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,027 (руб 5,867) | руб 10,635 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵53 (руб 304) | руб 531 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵200 (руб 1,144) | руб 998 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 66% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ghana | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵250 (руб 1,428) | руб 5,641 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵252 (руб 1,441) | руб 3,647 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵406 (руб 2,320) | руб 7,018 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵369 (руб 2,107) | руб 8,239 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 10% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Ghana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵195,424 (руб 1,116,701) | руб 2,379,200 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵16 (руб 92) | руб 51 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵547 (руб 3,123) | руб 1,883 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ghana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵127 (руб 728) | руб 497 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵81 (руб 465) | руб 554 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵225 (руб 1,284) | руб 1,666 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵36 (руб 206) | руб 359 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵36 (руб 205) | руб 241 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵39 (руб 224) | руб 287 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵6 (руб 35) | руб 114 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (руб 66) | руб 144 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵41 (руб 231) | руб 589 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ghana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵293 (руб 1,677) | руб 1,661 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵108 (руб 615) | руб 636 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵450 (руб 2,571) | руб 5,662 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵492 (руб 2,814) | руб 3,784 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵195 (руб 1,113) | руб 440 | + 153% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵75 (руб 426) | руб 192 | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵14 (руб 81) | руб 240 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵10,000 (руб 57,142) | руб 66,693 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵1.52 (руб 9) | руб 3.16 | + 175% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵273 (руб 1,559) | руб 3,195 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵16 (руб 92) | руб 199 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,630 prices entered by 643 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 5% cheaper than in Russia
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