Cost of Living Comparison Between Romania and Ghana 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ghana is 17.4% lower than in Romania (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ghana is 15.5% lower than in Romania | |
| Rent Prices in Ghana are 7.7% lower than in Romania | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ghana are 20.6% lower than in Romania | |
| Groceries Prices in Ghana are 5.3% lower than in Romania | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ghana is 75.4% lower than in Romania | |
Restaurants | Romania Edit |
Ghana Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
50.00 lei (11.55 $) |
25.98 lei (6.00 $) |
-48.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
200.00 lei (46.19 $) |
185.22 lei (42.77 $) |
-7.4 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
35.00 lei (8.08 $) |
34.65 lei (8.00 $) |
-1.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
11.00 lei (2.54 $) |
6.33 lei (1.46 $) |
-42.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
15.00 lei (3.46 $) |
10.83 lei (2.50 $) |
-27.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
12.71 lei (2.94 $) |
14.28 lei (3.30 $) |
+12.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
9.13 lei (2.11 $) |
4.19 lei (0.97 $) |
-54.0 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
7.85 lei (1.81 $) |
1.86 lei (0.43 $) |
-76.3 % |
Markets | Romania Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
7.05 lei (1.63 $) |
12.99 lei (3.00 $) |
+84.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
5.02 lei (1.16 $) |
5.78 lei (1.33 $) |
+14.9 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
3.32 lei (0.77 $) |
4.69 lei (1.08 $) |
+41.1 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
14.93 lei (3.45 $) |
11.24 lei (2.59 $) |
-24.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
17.95 lei (4.14 $) |
18.04 lei (4.17 $) |
+0.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
13.55 lei (3.13 $) |
10.17 lei (2.35 $) |
-24.9 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
22.05 lei (5.09 $) |
11.80 lei (2.72 $) |
-46.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.51 lei (0.58 $) |
5.62 lei (1.30 $) |
+123.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
3.26 lei (0.75 $) |
2.83 lei (0.65 $) |
-13.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
3.22 lei (0.74 $) |
3.36 lei (0.78 $) |
+4.4 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
4.51 lei (1.04 $) |
5.30 lei (1.22 $) |
+17.4 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.76 lei (0.41 $) |
4.97 lei (1.15 $) |
+182.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.83 lei (0.42 $) |
3.99 lei (0.92 $) |
+118.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
4.09 lei (0.94 $) |
3.32 lei (0.77 $) |
-18.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
3.83 lei (0.88 $) |
2.45 lei (0.57 $) |
-36.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
30.00 lei (6.93 $) |
27.64 lei (6.38 $) |
-7.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
5.17 lei (1.19 $) |
5.24 lei (1.21 $) |
+1.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
7.75 lei (1.79 $) |
9.88 lei (2.28 $) |
+27.5 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
28.00 lei (6.47 $) |
6.91 lei (1.60 $) |
-75.3 % |
Transportation | Romania Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.50 lei (0.81 $) |
5.40 lei (1.25 $) |
+54.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
110.00 lei (25.40 $) |
151.72 lei (35.04 $) |
+37.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
3.77 lei (0.87 $) |
6.15 lei (1.42 $) |
+63.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
6.04 lei (1.39 $) |
8.57 lei (1.98 $) |
+42.0 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
33.00 lei (7.62 $) |
12.79 lei (2.95 $) |
-61.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
7.41 lei (1.71 $) |
4.76 lei (1.10 $) |
-35.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
129,884.73 lei (29,993.70 $) |
34,643.20 lei (8,000.00 $) |
-73.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
118,439.42 lei (27,350.69 $) |
43,999.78 lei (10,160.67 $) |
-62.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Romania Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
732.98 lei (169.26 $) |
215.12 lei (49.68 $) |
-70.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
36.66 lei (8.47 $) |
77.61 lei (17.92 $) |
+111.7 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
41.93 lei (9.68 $) |
196.32 lei (45.33 $) |
+368.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Romania Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
192.20 lei (44.38 $) |
142.92 lei (33.00 $) |
-25.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
86.63 lei (20.00 $) |
68.26 lei (15.76 $) |
-21.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
35.00 lei (8.08 $) |
43.30 lei (10.00 $) |
+23.7 % |
Childcare | Romania Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
2,255.61 lei (520.88 $) |
1,594.73 lei (368.26 $) |
-29.3 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
41,435.71 lei (9,568.57 $) |
64,026.87 lei (14,785.44 $) |
+54.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Romania Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
315.18 lei (72.78 $) |
75.27 lei (17.38 $) |
-76.1 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
178.48 lei (41.22 $) |
87.84 lei (20.28 $) |
-50.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
377.25 lei (87.12 $) |
174.28 lei (40.25 $) |
-53.8 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
405.67 lei (93.68 $) |
223.33 lei (51.57 $) |
-44.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Romania Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,249.50 lei (519.47 $) |
2,211.81 lei (510.76 $) |
-1.7 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,694.59 lei (391.32 $) |
1,117.61 lei (258.08 $) |
-34.0 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
3,834.63 lei (885.51 $) |
4,766.61 lei (1,100.73 $) |
+24.3 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,788.24 lei (643.88 $) |
1,659.35 lei (383.19 $) |
-40.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Romania Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
1,049.30 lei (242.31 $) |
1,284.76 lei (296.68 $) |
+22.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
791.82 lei (182.85 $) |
698.60 lei (161.32 $) |
-11.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Romania Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,788.49 lei (1,105.78 $) |
996.86 lei (230.20 $) |
-79.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.00 | 28.26 | +303.5 % |
| Last update: | 18 April 2026 | 10 April 2026 | |
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