Cost of living
Western Region (Ghana) compared to Ahafo
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Overview comparison
Western Region (Ghana)Ahafo
Consumer prices in Western Region (Ghana) are roughly 10% higher than in Ahafo.
Cost of living
| Item | Western Region (Ghana) | Ahafo |
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| Total with rent one person | 361 | 350 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,480 | 1,103 |
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| Without rent one person | 286 | 246 |
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| Without rent one family | 853 | 911 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 148.02 | 125.61 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 355.03 | 455.3 |
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| Food person | 179 | 221 |
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| Food family | 483 | 443 |
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| Transport person | 43.06 | 51.46 |
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| Transport family | 128.59 | 120.77 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.88 years | 82.34 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western Region (Ghana) | Ahafo |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.96 | 3.59 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 29.05 | 34.62 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.25 | 3.68 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.67 | 0.54 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.58 | 0.68 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.43 | 0.4 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western Region (Ghana) | Ahafo |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 55.7 | 54.26 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 80.31 | 90.7 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 255.56 | 191.25 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 364.8 | 440.28 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 21.71 | 22.34 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.89 | 33.88 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 37.45 | 29.45 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western Region (Ghana) | Ahafo |
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| Local transport ticket | 21.7 | 26.54 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,712 | 1,483 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 699 | 720 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.42 | 0.33 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 22.72% | 20.7% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 8.34 | 11.02 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.79 | 0.83 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western Region (Ghana) | Ahafo |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.25 | 1.4 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.3 | 0.98 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.13 | 1.94 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.04 | 5.17 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.16 | 3.5 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.23 | 4.12 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.71 | 0.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 0.34 |
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Other
| Item | Western Region (Ghana) | Ahafo |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 19.34 | 18.68 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.1 | 6.23 |
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| Doctors visit | 6.86 | 8.51 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.91 | 3.76 |
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| Brand Jeans | 16.51 | 17.76 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 35.76 | 39.3 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 53.33 | 45.82 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,948 | 5,042 |
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