Cost of living in Ghana compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ghana | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵51 ($4.57) | $19 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵68 ($6) | $10 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵55 ($4.85) | $5.76 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵26 ($2.29) | $1.08 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵28 ($2.46) | $4.94 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵37 ($3.26) | $4.68 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵73 ($6) | $7 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵44 ($3.91) | $4.67 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵32 ($2.83) | $2.51 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵12 ($1.10) | $3.11 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵99 ($9) | $16 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵20 ($1.80) | $2.77 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵11 ($0.97) | $2.98 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ghana | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵15,000 ($1,333) | $2,830 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵7,014 ($624) | $2,146 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,510 ($134) | $220 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵6,113 ($543) | $1,886 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,959 ($263) | $1,448 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵759 ($67) | $146 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵336 ($30) | $64 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵4,731 ($421) | $295 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,027 ($91) | $133 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵77 ($7) | $14 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵384 ($34) | $31 | + 9% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 33% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Ghana | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵399 ($35) | $54 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵993 ($88) | $45 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵492 ($44) | $93 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵481 ($43) | $119 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ghana | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵151,038 ($13,426) | $27,943 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵15 ($1.36) | $1.05 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵893 ($79) | $79 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ghana | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵127 ($11) | $8 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵81 ($7) | $21 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵176 ($16) | $140 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵36 ($3.20) | $8 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵53 ($4.68) | $4.80 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵39 ($3.48) | $6 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵27 ($2.37) | $4.72 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵15 ($1.32) | $2.25 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵31 ($2.78) | $27 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ghana | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵213 ($19) | $55 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵234 ($21) | $28 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵450 ($40) | $203 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵501 ($45) | $89 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵111 ($10) | $14 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵75 ($7) | $5.19 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵14 ($1.27) | $6 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵10,000 ($889) | $556 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵1.52 ($0.14) | $0.21 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵312 ($28) | $54 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵16 ($1.46) | $10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 22,084 prices entered by 2,834 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 38% cheaper than in United States
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