Summary of The Cost of Living in Ghana
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person across cities in Ghana is $1,168.00 including rent, or $718.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) across cities in Ghana is $1,624.00 including rent, or $1,174.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) across cities in Ghana is $2,238.50 including rent, or $1,653.50 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living across cities in Ghana ranges from $14,016.00 for a single person to $19,488.00 for a couple, and $26,862.00 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $8,616.00 for a single person to $14,088.00 for a couple, and $19,842.00 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living across cities in Ghana, baseline monthly expenses range from $498.00 for a single person to $675.10 for a couple, and $928.10 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $278.00 for a single person to $455.10 for a couple, and $642.10 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living across cities in Ghana, estimated monthly expenses range from $2,671.00 for a single person to $3,761.30 for a couple, and $5,171.80 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,771.00 for a single person to $2,861.30 for a couple, and $4,001.80 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person across cities in Ghana is $331.00, which is 53.9% less than the average monthly cost of living and 19.1% more than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
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| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |
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