Cost of living in Ghana compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 23% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Ghana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵115 (руб 635) | руб 516 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵61 (руб 336) | руб 359 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵57 (руб 313) | руб 199 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵33 (руб 184) | руб 88 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵41 (руб 224) | руб 145 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵39 (руб 216) | руб 213 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵64 (руб 353) | руб 416 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵41 (руб 225) | руб 130 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵31 (руб 170) | руб 54 | + 218% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵19 (руб 104) | руб 89 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵70 (руб 384) | руб 687 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵25 (руб 136) | руб 166 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵12 (руб 65) | руб 40 | + 62% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 26% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ghana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵6,758 (руб 37,213) | руб 104,544 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵5,555 (руб 30,586) | руб 60,730 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵991 (руб 5,455) | руб 8,212 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵9,180 (руб 50,549) | руб 52,770 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵5,287 (руб 29,110) | руб 32,384 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵1,109 (руб 6,108) | руб 5,826 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵266 (руб 1,466) | руб 901 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵7,496 (руб 41,274) | руб 22,130 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵3,903 (руб 21,491) | руб 7,545 | + 185% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵84 (руб 465) | руб 546 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵106 (руб 583) | руб 797 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 65% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ghana | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵293 (руб 1,612) | руб 6,508 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵264 (руб 1,452) | руб 3,183 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵527 (руб 2,904) | руб 8,423 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵491 (руб 2,703) | руб 7,792 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Ghana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵96,504 (руб 531,371) | руб 2,623,330 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵19 (руб 107) | руб 55 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵450 (руб 2,478) | руб 2,129 | + 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Ghana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵61 (руб 336) | руб 316 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵54 (руб 297) | руб 551 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵610 (руб 3,357) | руб 1,975 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵40 (руб 218) | руб 354 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵48 (руб 267) | руб 216 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵50 (руб 275) | руб 196 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵24 (руб 131) | руб 125 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵17 (руб 94) | руб 133 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵83 (руб 458) | руб 499 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 17% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Ghana | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵400 (руб 2,201) | руб 1,898 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵199 (руб 1,097) | руб 672 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,461 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵677 (руб 3,730) | руб 3,276 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵67 (руб 367) | руб 487 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵58 (руб 318) | руб 182 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵22 (руб 119) | руб 249 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵7,572 (руб 41,695) | руб 58,430 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵2.24 (руб 12) | руб 3.97 | + 211% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵620 (руб 3,415) | руб 3,415 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵90 (руб 497) | руб 209 | + 138% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,185 prices entered by 208 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 10% cheaper than in Russia
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