Cost of living
Ho compared to Western Region (Ghana)
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Overview comparison
HoWestern Region (Ghana)
Consumer prices in Ho are roughly 10% higher than in Western Region (Ghana).
Cost of living
| Item | Ho | Western Region (Ghana) |
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| Total with rent one person | 329 | 361 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,001 | 1,480 |
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| Without rent one person | 174 | 286 |
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| Without rent one family | 713 | 853 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 112.85 | 148.02 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 488.44 | 355.03 |
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| Food person | 151 | 179 |
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| Food family | 349 | 483 |
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| Transport person | 25.65 | 43.06 |
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| Transport family | 95.43 | 128.59 |
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| Life expectancy | 83 years | 76.88 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Ho | Western Region (Ghana) |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.07 | 3.96 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 6.77 | 29.05 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 2.01 | 3.25 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.28 | 0.67 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.97 | 0.58 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.27 | 0.43 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Ho | Western Region (Ghana) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 245.55 | 55.7 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 84.17 | 80.31 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,083.06 | 255.56 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 270.66 | 364.8 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 9.5 | 21.71 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 12.92 | 33.89 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 7.84 | 37.45 |
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Transportation
| Item | Ho | Western Region (Ghana) |
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| Local transport ticket | 22.01 | 21.7 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,796 | 1,712 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 857 | 699 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.01 | 0.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 35.83% | 22.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.07 | 8.34 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.57 | 0.79 |
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Groceries
| Item | Ho | Western Region (Ghana) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.83 | 1.25 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.36 | 1.3 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.29 | 2.13 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.13 | 6.04 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.76 | 3.16 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.65 | 4.23 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.7 | 0.71 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 | 0.36 |
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Other
| Item | Ho | Western Region (Ghana) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.6 | 19.34 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.68 | 8.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 29.26 | 6.86 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.59 | 2.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 12.59 | 16.51 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 36.88 | 35.76 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 61.13 | 53.33 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,735 | 5,948 |
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