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Cost of Living & Prices:
Ghana vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Ghana vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.08 times less for grocery shopping in Ghana than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.45 EUR (1.65 USD) in Ghana and 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Ghana.

1.45 EUR
5.14 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.74 EUR (0.85 USD) in Ghana and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Ghana.

0.74 EUR
2.10 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 2.63 EUR (2.99 USD) in Ghana and 18.47 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Ghana.

2.63 EUR
18.47 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 2.65 EUR (3.02 USD) in Ghana and 15.84 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Ghana.

2.65 EUR
15.84 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 2.45 EUR (2.78 USD) in Ghana and 15.33 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84% lower in Ghana.

2.45 EUR
15.33 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 0.99 EUR (1.13 USD) in Ghana and 14.08 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93% lower in Ghana.

0.99 EUR
14.08 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.59 EUR (0.67 USD) in Ghana and 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Ghana.

0.59 EUR
2.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.16 EUR (1.32 USD) for 12 eggs in Ghana and 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Ghana.

1.16 EUR
4.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 0.76 EUR (0.86 USD) in Ghana and 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78% lower in Ghana.

0.76 EUR
3.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.98 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.5 EUR (0.56 USD) in Ghana and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80% lower in Ghana.

0.50 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.73 EUR (0.83 USD) in Ghana and 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Ghana.

0.73 EUR
3.76 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 5.32 EUR (6.04 USD) in Ghana and 14.7 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Ghana.

5.32 EUR
14.70 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.18 EUR (1.34 USD) in Ghana and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 6.8% lower in the United States.

1.18 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.99 EUR (1.12 USD) in Ghana and 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Ghana.

0.99 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.84 EUR (0.95 USD) in Ghana and 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Ghana.

0.84 EUR
4.69 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.21 EUR (1.37 USD) in Ghana and 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Ghana.

1.21 EUR
3.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.04 EUR (1.18 USD) in Ghana and 7.23 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Ghana.

1.04 EUR
7.23 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.25 EUR (8.24 USD) in Ghana and 7.9 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Ghana.

7.25 EUR
7.90 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.11 EUR (1.26 USD) in Ghana and 5.5 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Ghana.

1.11 EUR
5.50 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.31 EUR (0.36 USD) in Ghana and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Ghana.

0.31 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

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Ghana vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.38 times less for meals in restaurants in Ghana than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.25 EUR (1.42 USD) in Ghana and 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Ghana.

1.25 EUR
4.59 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.4 EUR (0.46 USD) in Ghana and 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Ghana.

0.40 EUR
2.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 0.53 EUR (0.6 USD) in Ghana and 7.04 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Ghana.

0.53 EUR
7.04 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 0.99 EUR (1.13 USD) in Ghana and 8.8 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Ghana.

0.99 EUR
8.80 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.31 EUR (4.9 USD) in Ghana and 10.56 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Ghana.

4.31 EUR
10.56 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 23.21 EUR (26.38 USD) in Ghana and 87.97 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Ghana.

23.21 EUR
87.97 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 2.32 EUR (2.64 USD) in Ghana and 21.99 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Ghana.

2.32 EUR
21.99 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.14 EUR (0.16 USD) in Ghana and 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in Ghana.

0.14 EUR
1.94 EUR

Fuel

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Ghana vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.01 times more for fuel in Ghana than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.79 EUR (0.9 USD) in Ghana and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.8% lower in Ghana.

0.79 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.86 EUR (0.98 USD) in Ghana and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 5.8% lower in the United States.

0.86 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

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Ghana vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 7.47 times less for transportation in Ghana than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 15.5 EUR (17.62 USD) in Ghana and 113.49 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Ghana.

15.50 EUR
113.49 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.33 EUR (0.38 USD) in Ghana and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Ghana.

0.33 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 2.65 EUR (3.02 USD) in Ghana and 26.39 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90% lower in Ghana.

2.65 EUR
26.39 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.66 EUR (0.75 USD) in Ghana and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Ghana.

0.66 EUR
1.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.66 EUR (0.75 USD) in Ghana and 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Ghana.

0.66 EUR
3.96 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Ghana vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 3.48 EUR (3.96 USD) in Ghana and 15.84 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78% lower in Ghana.

3.48 EUR
15.84 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 22.9 EUR (26.03 USD) in Ghana and 86.44 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Ghana.

22.90 EUR
86.44 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 4.55 EUR (5.17 USD) in Ghana and 33.43 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Ghana.

4.55 EUR
33.43 EUR

Flats for rent

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Ghana vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 7.09 times less for renting an apartment in Ghana than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 539.54 EUR (613.28 USD) in Ghana and 3343 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Ghana.

539.54 EUR
3 343 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 42.48 EUR (48.29 USD) in Ghana and 2094 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 98% lower in Ghana.

42.48 EUR
2 094 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1390 EUR (1579.81 USD) in Ghana and 6241 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Ghana.

1 390 EUR
6 241 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 185.6 EUR (210.97 USD) in Ghana and 3614 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.9% lower in Ghana.

185.60 EUR
3 614 EUR

Flats for sale

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Ghana vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.27 times less for buying an apartment in Ghana than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 626.04 EUR (711.61 USD) in Ghana and 12561 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95% lower in Ghana.

626.04 EUR
12 561 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 4229 EUR (4807.08 USD) in Ghana and 8160 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in Ghana.

4 229 EUR
8 160 EUR

Salary

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Ghana vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Ghana is 36.85 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 143.17 EUR (162.73 USD) in Ghana and 5276 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 97.3% lower in Ghana.

143.17 EUR
5 276 EUR

Hotels

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Ghana vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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91.3 EUR

Two stars

52.6 EUR
129 EUR

Three stars

67.5 EUR
172 EUR

Four stars

220 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

-
529 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Ghana: 18 cities, 206 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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