Cost of living
Eastern (Ghana) compared to Obuasi
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Overview comparison
Eastern (Ghana)Obuasi
Consumer prices in Obuasi are roughly 20% higher than in Eastern (Ghana).
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern (Ghana) | Obuasi |
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| Total with rent one person | 467 | 532 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,336 | 1,627 |
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| Without rent one person | 245 | 382 |
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| Without rent one family | 947 | 1,318 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 150.61 | 191.49 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 459.12 | 487.08 |
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| Food person | 170 | 248 |
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| Food family | 614 | 687 |
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| Transport person | 42.2 | 30.25 |
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| Transport family | 130.69 | 81.64 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.31 years | 72.49 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern (Ghana) | Obuasi |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.02 | 4.02 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 27.83 | 57.47 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.21 | 8.17 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.59 | 1.25 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.69 | 2.33 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.5 | 0.73 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern (Ghana) | Obuasi |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 73.62 | 151.26 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 84.16 | 75.76 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 210.79 | 476.09 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 389.74 | 353.44 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 21.4 | 28.77 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.13 | 44.59 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.63 | 45.95 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern (Ghana) | Obuasi |
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| Local transport ticket | 29.46 | 25.44 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,648 | 1,807 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 747 | 749 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.45 | 0.47 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 18.92% | 24.18% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.8 | 9.82 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.75 | 0.98 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern (Ghana) | Obuasi |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 | 3.02 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.08 | 1.54 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.47 | 2.55 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.53 | 6.26 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.79 | 4.73 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.01 | 5.13 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.71 | 1.28 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 | 0.41 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern (Ghana) | Obuasi |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.39 | 20.46 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.83 | 9.08 |
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| Doctors visit | 8.06 | 12.23 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.42 | 3.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.85 | 17.49 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 39.03 | 36.82 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 50.07 | 59.23 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,457 | 7,199 |
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