Cost of Living Comparison Between Ghana and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 106.8% higher than in Ghana (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 130.9% higher than in Ghana | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 228.1% higher than in Ghana | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 106.6% higher than in Ghana | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 114.7% higher than in Ghana | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 683.4% higher than in Ghana | |
Restaurants | Ghana Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
3.66 $ (5.73 A$) |
15.97 $ (25.00 A$) |
+336.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
42.77 $ (66.95 A$) |
76.66 $ (120.00 A$) |
+79.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
7.86 $ (12.30 A$) |
9.58 $ (15.00 A$) |
+22.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.29 $ (2.03 A$) |
6.39 $ (10.00 A$) |
+393.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.20 $ (3.44 A$) |
7.03 $ (11.00 A$) |
+220.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.74 $ (4.30 A$) |
3.42 $ (5.36 A$) |
+24.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.89 $ (1.39 A$) |
2.59 $ (4.06 A$) |
+190.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.33 $ (0.52 A$) |
2.13 $ (3.33 A$) |
+541.7 % |
Markets | Ghana Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
10.49 $ (16.43 A$) |
5.71 $ (8.93 A$) |
-45.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.21 $ (1.89 A$) |
2.18 $ (3.42 A$) |
+80.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.01 $ (1.58 A$) |
0.92 $ (1.45 A$) |
-8.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.27 $ (3.56 A$) |
4.21 $ (6.59 A$) |
+85.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.17 $ (4.95 A$) |
4.01 $ (6.28 A$) |
+26.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.02 $ (3.16 A$) |
3.78 $ (5.91 A$) |
+86.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.17 $ (3.39 A$) |
6.22 $ (9.73 A$) |
+187.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.24 $ (1.95 A$) |
1.42 $ (2.22 A$) |
+14.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.58 $ (0.91 A$) |
1.22 $ (1.92 A$) |
+111.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.70 $ (1.10 A$) |
1.30 $ (2.03 A$) |
+84.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.14 $ (1.79 A$) |
1.90 $ (2.98 A$) |
+66.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.27 $ (1.98 A$) |
1.09 $ (1.71 A$) |
-13.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.84 $ (1.32 A$) |
0.96 $ (1.50 A$) |
+13.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.76 $ (1.19 A$) |
2.16 $ (3.39 A$) |
+184.3 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.53 $ (0.83 A$) |
1.48 $ (2.32 A$) |
+178.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
5.53 $ (8.65 A$) |
12.78 $ (20.00 A$) |
+131.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.08 $ (1.70 A$) |
4.39 $ (6.88 A$) |
+305.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.84 $ (2.88 A$) |
4.84 $ (7.57 A$) |
+162.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.60 $ (2.50 A$) |
30.67 $ (48.00 A$) |
+1,821.9 % |
Transportation | Ghana Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.00 $ (1.56 A$) |
2.94 $ (4.60 A$) |
+195.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
27.80 $ (43.52 A$) |
95.83 $ (150.00 A$) |
+244.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.42 $ (2.22 A$) |
3.83 $ (6.00 A$) |
+169.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.99 $ (3.12 A$) |
2.78 $ (4.35 A$) |
+39.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
4.34 $ (6.79 A$) |
37.05 $ (58.00 A$) |
+754.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.16 $ (6.52 A$) |
4.43 $ (6.94 A$) |
+6.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
8,000.00 $ (12,522.22 A$) |
28,380.26 $ (44,423.00 A$) |
+254.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
10,160.67 $ (15,904.28 A$) |
22,318.24 $ (34,934.26 A$) |
+119.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ghana Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
51.16 $ (80.08 A$) |
172.63 $ (270.21 A$) |
+237.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
13.41 $ (20.98 A$) |
26.39 $ (41.31 A$) |
+96.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
42.60 $ (66.68 A$) |
51.99 $ (81.37 A$) |
+22.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ghana Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
33.32 $ (52.15 A$) |
46.79 $ (73.24 A$) |
+40.4 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
14.35 $ (22.47 A$) |
16.49 $ (25.81 A$) |
+14.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
9.13 $ (14.30 A$) |
14.06 $ (22.00 A$) |
+53.9 % |
Childcare | Ghana Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
77.86 $ (121.88 A$) |
1,553.47 $ (2,431.61 A$) |
+1,895.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
6,371.71 $ (9,973.50 A$) |
12,242.30 $ (19,162.60 A$) |
+92.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ghana Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
15.37 $ (24.06 A$) |
70.57 $ (110.45 A$) |
+359.0 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
20.33 $ (31.82 A$) |
50.21 $ (78.59 A$) |
+147.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
31.10 $ (48.69 A$) |
100.40 $ (157.16 A$) |
+222.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
43.47 $ (68.05 A$) |
108.73 $ (170.19 A$) |
+150.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Ghana Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
474.53 $ (742.77 A$) |
1,365.95 $ (2,138.10 A$) |
+187.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
141.44 $ (221.39 A$) |
1,079.16 $ (1,689.18 A$) |
+663.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
947.36 $ (1,482.88 A$) |
2,300.81 $ (3,601.41 A$) |
+142.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
401.89 $ (629.07 A$) |
1,701.08 $ (2,662.67 A$) |
+323.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ghana Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
433.54 $ (678.62 A$) |
619.55 $ (969.77 A$) |
+42.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
241.80 $ (378.49 A$) |
464.63 $ (727.28 A$) |
+92.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ghana Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
196.04 $ (306.85 A$) |
3,545.96 $ (5,550.41 A$) |
+1,708.8 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 25.33 | 6.36 | -74.9 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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