Cost of living
Eastern (Ghana) compared to Volta Region
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Overview comparison
Eastern (Ghana)Volta Region
Consumer prices in Volta Region are roughly 14% higher than in Eastern (Ghana).
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern (Ghana) | Volta Region |
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| Total with rent one person | 467 | 484 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,336 | 1,275 |
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| Without rent one person | 245 | 301 |
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| Without rent one family | 947 | 1,096 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 150.61 | 178.5 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 459.12 | 427.18 |
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| Food person | 170 | 275 |
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| Food family | 614 | 664 |
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| Transport person | 42.2 | 27.04 |
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| Transport family | 130.69 | 92.81 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.31 years | 84.56 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern (Ghana) | Volta Region |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.02 | 4.85 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 27.83 | 45.93 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.21 | 7.42 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.59 | 1.16 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.69 | 2.28 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.5 | 0.74 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern (Ghana) | Volta Region |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 73.62 | 216.5 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 84.16 | 63.2 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 210.79 | 1,121.53 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 389.74 | 277.87 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 21.4 | 34.78 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.13 | 47.1 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.63 | 53.42 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern (Ghana) | Volta Region |
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| Local transport ticket | 29.46 | 22.31 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,648 | 1,780 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 747 | 945 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.45 | 0.98 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 18.92% | 28.51% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.8 | 12.22 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.75 | 1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern (Ghana) | Volta Region |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 | 2.81 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.08 | 1.84 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.47 | 1.96 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.53 | 6.36 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.79 | 5.54 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.01 | 6.25 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.71 | 1.01 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern (Ghana) | Volta Region |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.39 | 21.28 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.83 | 9.93 |
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| Doctors visit | 8.06 | 25.46 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.42 | 3.38 |
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| Brand Jeans | 17.85 | 13.02 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 39.03 | 38.12 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 50.07 | 51.54 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,457 | 5,735 |
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