Cost of living
Ashaiman compared to Volta Region
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Overview comparison
AshaimanVolta Region
Consumer prices in Ashaiman are roughly 2% higher than in Volta Region.
Cost of living
| Item | Ashaiman | Volta Region |
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| Total with rent one person | 432 | 484 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,328 | 1,275 |
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| Without rent one person | 313 | 301 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,379 | 1,096 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 155.62 | 178.5 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 393.53 | 427.18 |
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| Food person | 247 | 275 |
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| Food family | 852 | 664 |
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| Transport person | 38.09 | 27.04 |
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| Transport family | 134.88 | 92.81 |
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| Life expectancy | 67.31 years | 84.56 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ashaiman | Volta Region |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.09 | 4.85 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 51.94 | 45.93 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.95 | 7.42 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.15 | 1.16 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.62 | 2.28 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.68 | 0.74 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ashaiman | Volta Region |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 141.37 | 216.5 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 43.82 | 63.2 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,527.17 | 1,121.53 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 126.06 | 277.87 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 26.41 | 34.78 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 42.4 | 47.1 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 44.87 | 53.42 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ashaiman | Volta Region |
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| Local transport ticket | 24.82 | 22.31 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,625 | 1,780 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 930 | 945 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.17 | 0.98 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 38.31% | 28.51% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 11.6 | 12.22 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.99 | 1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ashaiman | Volta Region |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3 | 2.81 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.49 | 1.84 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.12 | 1.96 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.95 | 6.36 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.84 | 5.54 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.66 | 6.25 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.2 | 1.01 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.28 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Ashaiman | Volta Region |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.83 | 21.28 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.36 | 9.93 |
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| Doctors visit | 36.5 | 25.46 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.42 | 3.38 |
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| Brand Jeans | 15.08 | 13.02 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 38.16 | 38.12 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 51.53 | 51.54 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,748 | 5,735 |
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