Cost of living in Ghana compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ghana | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵115 ($9) | $21 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵61 ($4.63) | $12 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵57 ($4.32) | $5.89 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵33 ($2.55) | $1.10 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵41 ($3.10) | $5.48 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵39 ($2.98) | $4.88 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵64 ($4.87) | $8 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵41 ($3.10) | $4.26 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵31 ($2.35) | $2.29 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵19 ($1.43) | $3.59 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵74 ($5.63) | $18 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵25 ($1.88) | $2.94 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵12 ($0.90) | $3.04 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ghana | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵6,758 ($514) | $3,083 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵5,555 ($422) | $2,372 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵991 ($75) | $227 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵9,180 ($698) | $2,213 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵5,287 ($402) | $1,615 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵1,109 ($84) | $166 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵266 ($20) | $61 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵7,496 ($570) | $249 | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵3,903 ($297) | $156 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵84 ($6) | $15 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵106 ($8) | $35 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ghana | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵293 ($22) | $57 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵264 ($20) | $51 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵527 ($40) | $106 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵491 ($37) | $140 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ghana | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵96,504 ($7,338) | $30,965 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵19 ($1.48) | $0.94 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵450 ($34) | $84 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ghana | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵61 ($4.64) | $10 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵54 ($4.10) | $25 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵610 ($46) | $169 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵40 ($3.01) | $10 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵48 ($3.69) | $5.26 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵50 ($3.80) | $7 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵24 ($1.81) | $5.11 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵17 ($1.29) | $2.37 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵83 ($6) | $30 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ghana | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵400 ($30) | $61 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵199 ($15) | $30 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $243 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵677 ($52) | $105 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵67 ($5.07) | $15 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵58 ($4.39) | $5.94 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵22 ($1.64) | $8 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵7,572 ($576) | $464 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵2.24 ($0.17) | $1.03 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵620 ($47) | $72 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵81 ($6) | $11 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,183 prices entered by 1,903 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 61% cheaper than in United States
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