Cost of living
Eastern Province (Ghana) compared to Eastern Region (Ghana)
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Overview comparison
Eastern Province (Ghana)Eastern Region (Ghana)
Consumer prices in Eastern Province (Ghana) are roughly 53% higher than in Eastern Region (Ghana).
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern Province (Ghana) | Eastern Region (Ghana) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,553 | 724 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,821 | 1,382 |
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| Without rent one person | 1,020 | 449 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,503 | 1,061 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,486.42 | 210.89 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,498.58 | 481.75 |
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| Food person | 605 | 284 |
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| Food family | 1,779 | 649 |
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| Transport person | 76.65 | 76.04 |
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| Transport family | 174.28 | 233.4 |
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| Life expectancy | 63.27 years | 84.26 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern Province (Ghana) | Eastern Region (Ghana) |
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| Lunch Menu | 25.08 | 4.02 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 78.38 | 42.7 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 14.11 | 6.51 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.26 | 0.98 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.45 | 1.82 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.55 | 0.54 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern Province (Ghana) | Eastern Region (Ghana) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,255.18 | 402.8 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,284.18 | 68.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,754.63 | 900.05 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,409.53 | 258.16 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 88.05 | 25.05 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 119.21 | 41.31 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 56.88 | 51.34 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern Province (Ghana) | Eastern Region (Ghana) |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.33 | 22.89 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,457 | 1,571 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,351 | 738 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.55 | 0.77 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 60.3% | 28.89% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 31.72 | 10.31 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.42 | 1.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern Province (Ghana) | Eastern Region (Ghana) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.86 | 2.19 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.23 | 1.44 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.38 | 1.81 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9 | 6.99 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.81 | 4.73 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 16.88 | 4.63 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.61 | 1.32 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.29 | 0.3 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern Province (Ghana) | Eastern Region (Ghana) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 49.03 | 28.34 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.43 | 7.01 |
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| Doctors visit | 82.27 | 25.66 |
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| Haircut, simple | 12.67 | 3.06 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.91 | 13.8 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.34 | 31.64 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 435.34 | 49.51 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,944 | 6,393 |
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