Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Ghana 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ghana is 35.5% lower than in Canada (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ghana is 42.7% lower than in Canada | |
| Rent Prices in Ghana are 60.9% lower than in Canada | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ghana are 34.2% lower than in Canada | |
| Groceries Prices in Ghana are 37.5% lower than in Canada | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ghana is 85.9% lower than in Canada | |
Restaurants | Canada Edit |
Ghana Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
C$25.00 (₵201.17) |
C$9.94 (₵80.00) |
-60.2 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
C$100.00 (₵804.67) |
C$69.56 (₵559.75) |
-30.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
C$15.00 (₵120.70) |
C$14.91 (₵120.00) |
-0.6 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
C$8.00 (₵64.37) |
C$2.49 (₵20.00) |
-68.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$8.00 (₵64.37) |
C$3.60 (₵28.99) |
-55.0 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
C$5.33 (₵42.89) |
C$5.76 (₵46.36) |
+8.1 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$2.93 (₵23.58) |
C$1.60 (₵12.85) |
-45.5 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
C$2.38 (₵19.11) |
C$0.65 (₵5.24) |
-72.6 % |
Markets | Canada Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
C$3.10 (₵24.96) |
C$4.74 (₵38.12) |
+52.7 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
C$3.37 (₵27.11) |
C$2.10 (₵16.87) |
-37.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
C$2.30 (₵18.52) |
C$1.89 (₵15.21) |
-17.9 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
C$4.96 (₵39.94) |
C$3.70 (₵29.75) |
-25.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
C$6.86 (₵55.17) |
C$7.31 (₵58.83) |
+6.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
C$7.64 (₵61.49) |
C$3.76 (₵30.22) |
-50.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
C$9.73 (₵78.33) |
C$4.79 (₵38.52) |
-50.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
C$2.62 (₵21.08) |
C$1.94 (₵15.62) |
-25.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
C$0.91 (₵7.29) |
C$0.91 (₵7.35) |
+0.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
C$2.47 (₵19.88) |
C$1.10 (₵8.89) |
-55.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
C$2.56 (₵20.57) |
C$2.01 (₵16.21) |
-21.2 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
C$1.68 (₵13.55) |
C$1.82 (₵14.65) |
+8.1 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
C$1.60 (₵12.89) |
C$1.48 (₵11.90) |
-7.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
C$3.64 (₵29.30) |
C$1.32 (₵10.61) |
-63.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
C$2.44 (₵19.65) |
C$0.87 (₵6.98) |
-64.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
C$18.72 (₵150.63) |
C$10.25 (₵82.50) |
-45.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
C$4.03 (₵32.46) |
C$2.05 (₵16.53) |
-49.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
C$4.52 (₵36.34) |
C$3.59 (₵28.87) |
-20.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
C$20.00 (₵160.93) |
C$3.11 (₵25.00) |
-84.5 % |
Transportation | Canada Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
C$3.50 (₵28.16) |
C$1.86 (₵15.00) |
-46.7 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
C$104.25 (₵838.87) |
C$57.79 (₵465.00) |
-44.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
C$4.43 (₵35.61) |
C$2.36 (₵19.00) |
-46.6 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
C$3.38 (₵27.19) |
C$3.00 (₵24.14) |
-11.2 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
C$38.00 (₵305.78) |
C$5.28 (₵42.50) |
-86.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
C$1.64 (₵13.22) |
C$1.80 (₵14.45) |
+9.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
C$39,580.00 (₵318,489.20) |
C$11,130.00 (₵89,560.00) |
-71.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
C$27,285.04 (₵219,555.13) |
C$14,174.30 (₵114,056.67) |
-48.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canada Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
C$209.73 (₵1,687.62) |
C$110.88 (₵892.21) |
-47.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
C$59.44 (₵478.29) |
C$27.02 (₵217.43) |
-54.5 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
C$84.19 (₵677.43) |
C$67.85 (₵545.97) |
-19.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canada Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
C$57.80 (₵465.08) |
C$87.08 (₵700.69) |
+50.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
C$27.90 (₵224.47) |
C$26.22 (₵210.98) |
-6.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
C$16.00 (₵128.75) |
C$17.67 (₵142.17) |
+10.4 % |
Childcare | Canada Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
C$1,067.45 (₵8,589.43) |
C$567.73 (₵4,568.39) |
-46.8 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
C$20,197.15 (₵162,520.83) |
C$21,379.65 (₵172,036.06) |
+5.9 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canada Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
C$76.78 (₵617.80) |
C$19.89 (₵160.05) |
-74.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
C$56.31 (₵453.10) |
C$26.00 (₵209.20) |
-53.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
C$123.52 (₵993.94) |
C$55.31 (₵445.05) |
-55.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
C$145.33 (₵1,169.41) |
C$72.07 (₵579.93) |
-50.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Canada Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
C$1,807.58 (₵14,545.13) |
C$808.60 (₵6,506.60) |
-55.3 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
C$1,591.92 (₵12,809.71) |
C$335.20 (₵2,697.23) |
-78.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
C$2,871.21 (₵23,103.81) |
C$1,573.77 (₵12,663.72) |
-45.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
C$2,494.16 (₵20,069.78) |
C$708.69 (₵5,702.64) |
-71.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canada Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
C$613.22 (₵4,934.43) |
C$414.84 (₵3,338.14) |
-32.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
C$507.12 (₵4,080.62) |
C$223.53 (₵1,798.69) |
-55.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canada Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
C$4,185.93 (₵33,682.99) |
C$338.30 (₵2,722.22) |
-91.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.85 | 28.80 | +493.3 % |
| Last update: | 29 August 2026 | 27 August 2026 | |
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