Cost of living
Western (Ghana) compared to Brong-Ahafo
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Overview comparison
Western (Ghana)Brong-Ahafo
Consumer prices in Western (Ghana) are roughly 65% higher than in Brong-Ahafo.
Cost of living
| Item | Western (Ghana) | Brong-Ahafo |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,547 | 1,207 |
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| Total with rent family | 7,910 | 2,392 |
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| Without rent one person | 849 | 432 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,255 | 1,220 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,379.37 | 614.16 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,156.22 | 1,248.14 |
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| Food person | 926 | 293 |
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| Food family | 1,842 | 907 |
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| Transport person | 133.08 | 46.26 |
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| Transport family | 371.28 | 149.33 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.88 years | 77.1 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western (Ghana) | Brong-Ahafo |
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| Lunch Menu | 39.14 | 3.63 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 71.34 | 51.26 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9 | 8.69 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.38 | 0.95 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.85 | 2.21 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.35 | 0.82 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western (Ghana) | Brong-Ahafo |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,868.55 | 726.06 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,490.9 | 299.51 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,726.47 | 1,404.52 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,760.01 | 813.2 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 221.86 | 110.18 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 318.24 | 160.99 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 100.42 | 59.97 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western (Ghana) | Brong-Ahafo |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.79 | 13.67 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,882 | 2,286 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,383 | 1,166 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.13 | 1 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 45.92% | 48.86% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 35.58 | 16.58 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.2 | 1.39 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western (Ghana) | Brong-Ahafo |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 3.38 | 2.37 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.75 | 0.54 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.39 | 1.95 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.68 | 17.35 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.78 | 9.65 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.57 | 6.85 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.76 | 1.06 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.82 | 0.46 |
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Other
| Item | Western (Ghana) | Brong-Ahafo |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 78.21 | 71.68 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.19 | 8.91 |
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| Doctors visit | 94.78 | 25.44 |
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| Haircut, simple | 15.67 | 8.36 |
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| Brand Jeans | 62.66 | 68.56 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 122.09 | 60.44 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 837.27 | 199.11 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 16,523 | 3,043 |
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