Cost of living
Western (Ghana) compared to Ahafo
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Overview comparison
Western (Ghana)Ahafo
Consumer prices in Western (Ghana) are roughly 77% higher than in Ahafo.
Cost of living
| Item | Western (Ghana) | Ahafo |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,547 | 350 |
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| Total with rent family | 7,910 | 1,103 |
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| Without rent one person | 849 | 246 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,255 | 911 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,379.37 | 125.61 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,156.22 | 455.3 |
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| Food person | 926 | 221 |
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| Food family | 1,842 | 443 |
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| Transport person | 133.08 | 51.46 |
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| Transport family | 371.28 | 120.77 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.88 years | 82.34 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western (Ghana) | Ahafo |
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| Lunch Menu | 39.14 | 3.59 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 71.34 | 34.62 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9 | 3.68 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.38 | 0.54 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.85 | 0.68 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.35 | 0.4 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western (Ghana) | Ahafo |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,868.55 | 54.26 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,490.9 | 90.7 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,726.47 | 191.25 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,760.01 | 440.28 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 221.86 | 22.34 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 318.24 | 33.88 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 100.42 | 29.45 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western (Ghana) | Ahafo |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.79 | 26.54 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,882 | 1,483 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,383 | 720 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.13 | 0.33 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 45.92% | 20.7% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 35.58 | 11.02 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.2 | 0.83 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western (Ghana) | Ahafo |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.38 | 1.4 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.75 | 0.98 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.39 | 1.94 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.68 | 5.17 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.78 | 3.5 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.57 | 4.12 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.76 | 0.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.82 | 0.34 |
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Other
| Item | Western (Ghana) | Ahafo |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 78.21 | 18.68 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.19 | 6.23 |
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| Doctors visit | 94.78 | 8.51 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.67 | 3.76 |
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| Brand Jeans | 62.66 | 17.76 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 122.09 | 39.3 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 837.27 | 45.82 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,523 | 5,042 |
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