Cost of living in Ghana compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 75% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵35 (руб 445) | руб 409 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵35 (руб 441) | руб 285 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵31 (руб 396) | руб 143 | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵12 (руб 156) | руб 65 | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵15 (руб 184) | руб 88 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵15 (руб 185) | руб 131 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵30 (руб 382) | руб 331 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (руб 195) | руб 106 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵13 (руб 161) | руб 34 | + 379% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵10 (руб 125) | руб 66 | + 91% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵50 (руб 632) | руб 589 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵9 (руб 114) | руб 108 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵8 (руб 102) | руб 29 | + 253% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 14% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵6,038 (руб 76,570) | руб 68,084 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵2,556 (руб 32,419) | руб 38,645 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵451 (руб 5,720) | руб 5,665 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵2,266 (руб 28,735) | руб 32,475 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵884 (руб 11,215) | руб 23,096 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵246 (руб 3,118) | руб 3,735 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵98 (руб 1,243) | руб 433 | + 187% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,466 (руб 18,595) | руб 24,143 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵726 (руб 9,212) | руб 6,559 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵29 (руб 372) | руб 428 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵116 (руб 1,470) | руб 783 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 50% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵127 (руб 1,613) | руб 4,676 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵115 (руб 1,464) | руб 2,530 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵196 (руб 2,492) | руб 5,504 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵311 (руб 3,942) | руб 6,842 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 19% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵59,846 (руб 758,929) | руб 1,257,820 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵9 (руб 111) | руб 47 | + 136% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵166 (руб 2,108) | руб 1,631 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 18% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵37 (руб 464) | руб 464 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵56 (руб 710) | руб 573 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵205 (руб 2,596) | руб 1,302 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵17 (руб 220) | руб 309 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵14 (руб 183) | руб 178 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵26 (руб 323) | руб 213 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵7 (руб 92) | руб 80 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵6 (руб 81) | руб 101 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵26 (руб 325) | руб 559 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 42% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵125 (руб 1,581) | руб 1,457 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵64 (руб 818) | руб 587 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵672 (руб 8,519) | руб 5,595 | + 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵750 (руб 9,508) | руб 3,388 | + 181% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵28 (руб 356) | руб 388 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵11 (руб 140) | руб 167 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵7 (руб 89) | руб 222 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵1,604 (руб 20,336) | руб 35,423 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵1.44 (руб 18) | руб 6 | + 198% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵357 (руб 4,529) | руб 3,567 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵9 (руб 120) | руб 159 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,730 prices entered by 804 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
12.681
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Cost of living in Ghana is 27% more expensive than in Russia
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