Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Ghana instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Ghana
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$3.27
GHS46.53
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$5.09
GHS72.40
|
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Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.55
GHS7.89
|
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Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.22
GHS3.17
|
pay (unknown) more for groceries
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Ghana
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$1.53
GHS21.80
|
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Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$2.95
GHS42.02
|
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Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$7.96
GHS113.24
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$2.10
GHS29.86
|
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Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.89
GHS26.86
|
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Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.90
GHS12.75
|
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Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.45
GHS6.46
|
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Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.53
GHS7.50
|
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Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.98
GHS13.88
|
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Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.88
GHS12.45
|
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Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.71
GHS10.17
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Ghana
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Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$3.86
GHS54.87
|
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Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$26.48
GHS376.67
|
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New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$8,310.68
GHS118,220.60
|
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Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$10.89
GHS154.94
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pay (unknown) more for housing
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Ghana
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$41.24
GHS586.71
|
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1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$428.99
GHS6,102.43
|
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1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$95.80
GHS1,362.73
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$35.44
GHS504.13
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Ghana
|
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Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$59.09
GHS840.62
|
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Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$5,489.48
GHS78,088.64
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Ghana
|
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Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$0.93
GHS13.19
|
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Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$1.56
GHS22.18
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$1.15
GHS16.42
|
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Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$30.11
GHS428.37
|
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Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$8.70
GHS123.79
|
pay (unknown) more for clothing
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Ghana
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$15.66
GHS222.73
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$18.59
GHS264.47
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$32.46
GHS461.73
|
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Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$33.24
GHS472.88
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