Cost of living
Central (Ghana) compared to Sekondi-Takoradi
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Overview comparison
Central (Ghana)Sekondi-Takoradi
Consumer prices in Sekondi-Takoradi are roughly 10% higher than in Central (Ghana).
Cost of living
| Item | Central (Ghana) | Sekondi-Takoradi |
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| Total with rent one person | 697 | 545 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,606 | 1,444 |
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| Without rent one person | 333 | 334 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,169 | 1,072 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 262.43 | 186.51 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 435.78 | 533.15 |
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| Food person | 194 | 228 |
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| Food family | 586 | 562 |
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| Transport person | 20.97 | 66.91 |
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| Transport family | 53.72 | 163.23 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.61 years | 78.04 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central (Ghana) | Sekondi-Takoradi |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.46 | 2.98 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 40.94 | 33.48 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.77 | 5.99 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.39 | 0.81 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.51 | 2.3 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.61 | 0.7 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central (Ghana) | Sekondi-Takoradi |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 364.78 | 232.43 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 170.84 | 85.15 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 620.32 | 783.72 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 264.16 | 238.09 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 26.02 | 27.65 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44.91 | 34.93 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 12 | 41.21 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central (Ghana) | Sekondi-Takoradi |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.84 | 23.05 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,473 | 1,854 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 916 | 710 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.21 | 0.85 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 15.86% | 26.82% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.11 | 8.49 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.68 | 1.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central (Ghana) | Sekondi-Takoradi |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 | 2.83 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.28 | 1.13 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.36 | 2.05 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.07 | 6.4 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.57 | 4.7 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.11 | 4.39 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.02 | 1.16 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 | 0.38 |
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Other
| Item | Central (Ghana) | Sekondi-Takoradi |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 17.55 | 25.87 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.01 | 8.54 |
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| Doctors visit | 29.22 | 26.74 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.27 | 2.52 |
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| Brand Jeans | 45.15 | 18.03 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 110.66 | 38.36 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 176.79 | 62.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,543 | 7,422 |
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