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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Ghana

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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United States vs. Ghana - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.52 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Ghana.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.15 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.27 EUR (1.44 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Ghana.

5.15 EUR
1.27 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.11 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 0.65 EUR (0.74 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Ghana.

2.11 EUR
0.65 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.5 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 2.31 EUR (2.62 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Ghana.

18.50 EUR
2.31 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.86 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 2.33 EUR (2.64 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Ghana.

15.86 EUR
2.33 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.35 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 2.15 EUR (2.44 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 86% lower in Ghana.

15.35 EUR
2.15 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.1 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 0.87 EUR (0.99 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in Ghana.

14.10 EUR
0.87 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.83 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 0.52 EUR (0.59 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Ghana.

2.83 EUR
0.52 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.18 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.02 EUR (1.16 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Ghana.

4.18 EUR
1.02 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 0.66 EUR (0.75 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Ghana.

3.46 EUR
0.66 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

22.02 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.44 EUR (0.49 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Ghana.

2.50 EUR
0.44 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.64 EUR (0.73 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 83% lower in Ghana.

3.76 EUR
0.64 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.73 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 4.66 EUR (5.29 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Ghana.

14.73 EUR
4.66 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.03 EUR (1.17 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 6.4% lower in Ghana.

1.10 EUR
1.03 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.44 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.87 EUR (0.98 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Ghana.

3.44 EUR
0.87 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.7 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 0.73 EUR (0.83 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Ghana.

4.70 EUR
0.73 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.06 EUR (1.2 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Ghana.

3.75 EUR
1.06 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.24 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 0.91 EUR (1.04 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Ghana.

7.24 EUR
0.91 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

A 0.7 liter bottle of Smirnoff Red Label vodka costs 7.91 EUR (8.98 USD) in the United States and 7.26 EUR (8.24 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 8.2% lower in Ghana.

7.91 EUR
7.26 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.51 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 0.97 EUR (1.11 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Ghana.

5.51 EUR
0.97 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.27 EUR (0.31 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Ghana.

2.20 EUR
0.27 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Ghana - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.01 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Ghana.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.6 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.1 EUR (1.24 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Ghana.

4.60 EUR
1.10 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.47 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.35 EUR (0.4 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Ghana.

2.47 EUR
0.35 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.05 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 0.47 EUR (0.53 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 93.3% lower in Ghana.

7.05 EUR
0.47 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.81 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 0.87 EUR (0.99 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Ghana.

8.81 EUR
0.87 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.58 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.78 EUR (4.29 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Ghana.

10.58 EUR
3.78 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88.13 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 20.35 EUR (23.09 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Ghana.

88.13 EUR
20.35 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.03 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 2.04 EUR (2.31 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Ghana.

22.03 EUR
2.04 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.13 EUR (0.14 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 93.3% lower in Ghana.

1.94 EUR
0.13 EUR

Fuel

EURGHSUSD

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

Diesel 1L

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

0.83 EUR
0.79 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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

0.81 EUR
0.86 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Ghana - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 8.53 times more for transportation in the United States than in Ghana.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 113.69 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 13.59 EUR (15.42 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 88% lower in Ghana.

113.69 EUR
13.59 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.29 EUR (0.33 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 88% lower in Ghana.

2.42 EUR
0.29 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.44 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 2.33 EUR (2.64 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Ghana.

26.44 EUR
2.33 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.58 EUR (0.66 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Ghana.

1.64 EUR
0.58 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.97 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 0.58 EUR (0.66 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Ghana.

3.97 EUR
0.58 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.86 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 3.05 EUR (3.46 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in Ghana.

15.86 EUR
3.05 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.6 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 20.08 EUR (22.78 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Ghana.

86.60 EUR
20.08 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.49 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 3.99 EUR (4.52 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Ghana.

33.49 EUR
3.99 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Ghana - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 8.1 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Ghana.

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 3350 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 473.08 EUR (536.76 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Ghana.

3 350 EUR
473.08 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 2098 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 37.25 EUR (42.26 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 98.2% lower in Ghana.

2 098 EUR
37.25 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 6252 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1219 EUR (1382.69 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 80.5% lower in Ghana.

6 252 EUR
1 219 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 3620 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 162.74 EUR (184.65 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 95.5% lower in Ghana.

3 620 EUR
162.74 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Ghana - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.88 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Ghana.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 12584 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 548.92 EUR (622.82 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Ghana.

12 584 EUR
548.92 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 8175 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 3708 EUR (4207.28 USD) in Ghana. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Ghana.

8 175 EUR
3 708 EUR

Salary

EURGHSUSD

United States vs. Ghana - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 42.1 times higher than in Ghana.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5285 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 125.53 EUR (142.43 USD) in Ghana. The average salary is 97.6% lower in Ghana.

5 285 EUR
125.53 EUR

Hotels

EURGHSUSD

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

One star

91.4 EUR
-

Two stars

129 EUR
52.7 EUR

Three stars

172 EUR
67.6 EUR

Four stars

222 EUR
220 EUR

Five stars

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

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