Cost of living comparison
Ghana is 7.8% cheaper than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 67.2% less in Ghana
- Groceries
-
pay 9.3% more in Ghana
- Transportation
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pay 2.8% more in Ghana
- Housing
-
pay 61.6% less in Ghana
- Childcare
-
pay 2.5 times more in Ghana
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 30.8% less in Ghana
- Clothing
-
pay 55.0% less in Ghana
The cost of childcare, groceries, and transportation in Ghana are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including restaurants, housing, clothing, and entertainment and sports are lower in Ghana. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Ghana.
If you lived in Ghana instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 67.2% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Ghana
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$3.70
GHS54.27
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$5.51
GHS80.85
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$0.59
GHS8.72
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.25
GHS3.61
|
|
pay 9.3% more for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Ghana
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$1.52
GHS22.33
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$3.18
GHS46.63
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$8.96
GHS131.52
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$2.21
GHS32.37
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$2.08
GHS30.52
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$1.01
GHS14.84
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.48
GHS7.10
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$0.59
GHS8.72
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$1.04
GHS15.28
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.98
GHS14.38
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.73
GHS10.75
|
|
pay 2.8% more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Ghana
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$4.23
GHS62.11
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$26.38
GHS387.19
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$8,000.00
GHS117,411.41
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$10.74
GHS157.60
|
|
pay 61.6% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Ghana
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$43.21
GHS634.18
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$627.15
GHS9,204.28
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$112.15
GHS1,646.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$35.41
GHS519.73
|
|
pay 2.5 times more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Ghana
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$57.02
GHS836.78
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$6,571.37
GHS96,444.18
|
|
pay 30.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Ghana
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$0.95
GHS13.91
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$1.69
GHS24.74
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$1.20
GHS17.56
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$32.36
GHS474.87
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$9.33
GHS136.95
|
|
pay 55.0% less for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Ghana
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$14.87
GHS218.31
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$20.10
GHS295.02
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$32.71
GHS480.03
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$34.57
GHS507.30
|
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