Cost of living in Ghana compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 87% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Ghana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵36 (руб 448) | руб 437 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵54 (руб 677) | руб 304 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵30 (руб 378) | руб 167 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵14 (руб 175) | руб 73 | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵11 (руб 134) | руб 108 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵20 (руб 250) | руб 165 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵34 (руб 430) | руб 382 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵19 (руб 240) | руб 108 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵13 (руб 168) | руб 52 | + 225% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵16 (руб 200) | руб 73 | + 175% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵60 (руб 754) | руб 584 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵13 (руб 157) | руб 119 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵9 (руб 117) | руб 31 | + 282% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ghana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵4,100 (руб 51,404) | руб 66,826 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵1,264 (руб 15,855) | руб 45,880 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵234 (руб 2,932) | руб 8,267 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵2,709 (руб 33,964) | руб 40,416 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵965 (руб 12,105) | руб 29,073 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵216 (руб 2,704) | руб 5,379 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵139 (руб 1,748) | руб 421 | + 315% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,333 (руб 16,712) | руб 25,923 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵728 (руб 9,129) | руб 7,571 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵22 (руб 276) | руб 431 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵34 (руб 422) | руб 792 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 39% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ghana | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵193 (руб 2,424) | руб 5,173 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵169 (руб 2,119) | руб 2,955 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵288 (руб 3,610) | руб 6,349 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵250 (руб 3,140) | руб 6,961 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 59% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Ghana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵80,000 (руб 1,003,127) | руб 1,514,000 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵6 (руб 76) | руб 50 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵336 (руб 4,214) | руб 1,543 | + 173% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Ghana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵32 (руб 401) | руб 472 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵52 (руб 649) | руб 495 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵113 (руб 1,420) | руб 1,418 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵29 (руб 366) | руб 271 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵16 (руб 206) | руб 201 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵31 (руб 383) | руб 243 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵8 (руб 100) | руб 82 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵8 (руб 103) | руб 97 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵32 (руб 407) | руб 656 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 15% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Ghana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵152 (руб 1,902) | руб 1,453 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵101 (руб 1,262) | руб 575 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵588 (руб 7,373) | руб 5,334 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵223 (руб 2,797) | руб 3,503 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵34 (руб 421) | руб 394 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵15 (руб 192) | руб 189 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵9 (руб 112) | руб 212 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵300 (руб 3,762) | руб 44,223 | - 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵2.01 (руб 25) | руб 3.29 | + 668% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵304 (руб 3,808) | руб 3,264 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵11 (руб 133) | руб 182 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,242 prices entered by 401 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 23% more expensive than in Russia
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