Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Ghana Reverse

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Cost of Living in Ghana is 48.9% lower than in United States (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Ghana is 56.9% lower than in United States
Rent Prices in Ghana are 73.4% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Ghana are 52.0% lower than in United States
Groceries Prices in Ghana are 49.9% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Ghana is 88.2% lower than in United States
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Restaurants
 United States Edit Ghana Edit Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 20.00 $ 5.59 $      -72.1 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 76.00 $ 45.00 $      -40.8 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 12.00 $ 8.00 $      -33.3 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 6.00 $ 1.50 $      -75.0 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 7.50 $ 2.50 $      -66.6 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.31 $ 3.43 $      -35.4 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.60 $ 0.97 $      -62.6 %
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.11 $ 0.41 $      -80.8 %
Markets
 United States Edit Ghana Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.06 $ 3.04 $      +185.9 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.32 $ 1.33 $      -60.0 %
White Rice (1 lb) 2.08 $ 1.03 $      -50.3 %
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.41 $ 2.39 $      -45.8 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.90 $ 3.90 $      -34.0 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.56 $ 2.42 $      -56.5 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 7.50 $ 2.62 $      -65.1 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.38 $ 1.28 $      -46.3 %
Bananas (1 lb) 0.76 $ 0.65 $      -15.0 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.03 $ 0.73 $      -64.1 %
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.22 $ 1.24 $      -44.2 %
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.32 $ 1.29 $      -2.0 %
Onions (1 lb) 1.39 $ 0.93 $      -32.9 %
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.21 $ 0.85 $      -61.7 %
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.25 $ 0.54 $      -75.9 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 $ 5.95 $      -60.3 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.01 $ 1.24 $      -38.5 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.62 $ 2.18 $      -39.6 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 10.00 $ 1.61 $      -83.9 %
Transportation
 United States Edit Ghana Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.50 $ 1.18 $      -52.9 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 64.00 $ 35.04 $      -45.3 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 3.55 $ 1.50 $      -57.9 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.80 $ 1.82 $      -35.2 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 30.00 $ 3.26 $      -89.1 %
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.89 $ 1.09 $      +22.1 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 34,501.73 $ 8,000.00 $      -76.8 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 26,055.32 $ 10,160.67 $      -61.0 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 United States Edit Ghana Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 209.93 $ 55.71 $      -73.5 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 60.65 $ 17.44 $      -71.2 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 72.44 $ 48.41 $      -33.2 %
Sports And Leisure
 United States Edit Ghana Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership 45.59 $ 37.02 $      -18.8 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 21.95 $ 15.76 $      -28.2 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 15.00 $ 10.02 $      -33.2 %
Childcare
 United States Edit Ghana Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,369.96 $ 99.38 $      -92.7 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 23,221.90 $ 6,778.95 $      -70.8 %
Clothing And Shoes
 United States Edit Ghana Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 52.33 $ 14.90 $      -71.5 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 42.69 $ 19.14 $      -55.2 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 90.58 $ 34.07 $      -62.4 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes 113.34 $ 44.34 $      -60.9 %
Rent Per Month
 United States Edit Ghana Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,725.97 $ 475.69 $      -72.4 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,426.76 $ 167.01 $      -88.3 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,853.83 $ 1,186.58 $      -58.4 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,383.13 $ 399.93 $      -83.2 %
Buy Apartment Price
 United States Edit Ghana Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 299.46 $ 541.93 $      +81.0 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 252.71 $ 260.20 $      +3.0 %
Salaries And Financing
 United States Edit Ghana Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,287.34 $ 218.68 $      -94.9 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.47 28.26      +337.0 %
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