Cost of Living Comparison Between Ghana and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 124.8% higher than in Ghana (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 147.1% higher than in Ghana | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 219.5% higher than in Ghana | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 129.3% higher than in Ghana | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 127.0% higher than in Ghana | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 586.0% higher than in Ghana | |
Restaurants | Ghana Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
3.77 $ (5.71 A$) |
16.52 $ (25.00 A$) |
+338.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
48.96 $ (74.11 A$) |
79.28 $ (120.00 A$) |
+61.9 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
6.67 $ (10.10 A$) |
9.91 $ (15.00 A$) |
+48.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.07 $ (1.61 A$) |
6.74 $ (10.20 A$) |
+531.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.98 $ (2.99 A$) |
7.27 $ (11.00 A$) |
+267.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.35 $ (3.55 A$) |
3.48 $ (5.27 A$) |
+48.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.70 $ (1.06 A$) |
2.64 $ (3.99 A$) |
+278.1 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.30 $ (0.45 A$) |
2.19 $ (3.31 A$) |
+641.7 % |
Markets | Ghana Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
9.75 $ (14.76 A$) |
5.78 $ (8.75 A$) |
-40.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.41 $ (2.13 A$) |
2.24 $ (3.40 A$) |
+59.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.93 $ (1.41 A$) |
0.97 $ (1.47 A$) |
+4.3 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.45 $ (3.70 A$) |
4.02 $ (6.09 A$) |
+64.5 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.02 $ (4.57 A$) |
4.56 $ (6.90 A$) |
+50.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.00 $ (3.02 A$) |
3.87 $ (5.86 A$) |
+93.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.15 $ (3.25 A$) |
6.41 $ (9.70 A$) |
+198.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.17 $ (1.76 A$) |
1.45 $ (2.19 A$) |
+24.0 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.58 $ (0.88 A$) |
1.21 $ (1.83 A$) |
+108.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.69 $ (1.04 A$) |
1.38 $ (2.09 A$) |
+100.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.09 $ (1.65 A$) |
1.99 $ (3.01 A$) |
+82.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.08 $ (1.63 A$) |
1.10 $ (1.67 A$) |
+2.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.82 $ (1.24 A$) |
0.98 $ (1.49 A$) |
+20.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.75 $ (1.14 A$) |
2.31 $ (3.49 A$) |
+206.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.53 $ (0.81 A$) |
1.68 $ (2.54 A$) |
+214.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
4.73 $ (7.16 A$) |
13.21 $ (20.00 A$) |
+179.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.13 $ (1.71 A$) |
4.88 $ (7.38 A$) |
+332.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.64 $ (2.48 A$) |
5.51 $ (8.35 A$) |
+236.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.57 $ (2.38 A$) |
29.73 $ (45.00 A$) |
+1,792.8 % |
Transportation | Ghana Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.94 $ (1.42 A$) |
3.30 $ (5.00 A$) |
+251.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
32.96 $ (49.89 A$) |
110.99 $ (168.00 A$) |
+236.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.58 $ (2.40 A$) |
3.80 $ (5.75 A$) |
+139.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.12 $ (3.21 A$) |
2.76 $ (4.18 A$) |
+30.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
5.62 $ (8.51 A$) |
39.64 $ (60.00 A$) |
+604.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.37 $ (6.61 A$) |
4.73 $ (7.16 A$) |
+8.3 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
7,786.99 $ (11,786.34 A$) |
29,069.88 $ (44,000.00 A$) |
+273.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
10,932.00 $ (16,546.61 A$) |
21,993.78 $ (33,289.65 A$) |
+101.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ghana Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
51.14 $ (77.41 A$) |
204.02 $ (308.80 A$) |
+298.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
12.03 $ (18.21 A$) |
27.38 $ (41.44 A$) |
+127.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
45.90 $ (69.48 A$) |
54.27 $ (82.15 A$) |
+18.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ghana Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
34.87 $ (52.77 A$) |
51.39 $ (77.78 A$) |
+47.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
15.15 $ (22.94 A$) |
17.29 $ (26.17 A$) |
+14.1 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
8.70 $ (13.17 A$) |
13.87 $ (21.00 A$) |
+59.4 % |
Childcare | Ghana Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
69.17 $ (104.69 A$) |
1,563.06 $ (2,365.83 A$) |
+2,159.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
5,996.24 $ (9,075.87 A$) |
12,540.48 $ (18,981.19 A$) |
+109.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ghana Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
15.66 $ (23.70 A$) |
79.67 $ (120.58 A$) |
+408.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
19.51 $ (29.53 A$) |
56.89 $ (86.11 A$) |
+191.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
32.90 $ (49.80 A$) |
110.82 $ (167.74 A$) |
+236.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
33.51 $ (50.72 A$) |
119.90 $ (181.49 A$) |
+257.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Ghana Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
326.56 $ (494.28 A$) |
1,482.40 $ (2,243.74 A$) |
+353.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
98.88 $ (149.67 A$) |
1,160.47 $ (1,756.48 A$) |
+1,073.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1,260.50 $ (1,907.89 A$) |
2,361.48 $ (3,574.33 A$) |
+87.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
419.99 $ (635.70 A$) |
1,724.16 $ (2,609.68 A$) |
+310.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ghana Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
87.15 $ (131.91 A$) |
683.52 $ (1,034.57 A$) |
+684.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,425.13 $ (3,670.66 A$) |
499.09 $ (755.41 A$) |
-79.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ghana Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
220.54 $ (333.80 A$) |
3,738.46 $ (5,658.52 A$) |
+1,595.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 23.67 | 6.37 | -73.1 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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