Cost of Living Comparison Between Liberia and Ghana 
| Indices Difference |  |
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| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living Including Rent | |
| Rent Prices in Ghana are 21.0% lower than in Liberia | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ghana are 57.0% lower than in Liberia | |
| Groceries Prices in Ghana are 65.2% lower than in Liberia | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Local Purchasing Power | |
Restaurants | Liberia Edit |
Ghana Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 7.50 $ | 3.66 $ | -51.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 150.00 $ | 44.27 $ | -70.5 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 11.00 $ | 7.67 $ | -30.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.50 $ | 1.26 $ | -49.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.00 $ | 2.32 $ | -22.7 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 3.33 $ | 2.74 $ | -17.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 $ | 0.82 $ | -59.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.50 $ | 0.35 $ | -85.9 % |
Markets | Liberia Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 7.24 $ | 9.97 $ | +37.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.50 $ | 1.25 $ | -17.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.52 $ | 1.03 $ | -32.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.28 $ | 2.22 $ | -32.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.36 $ | 2.68 $ | -50.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.25 $ | 1.99 $ | -53.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 16.17 $ | 2.14 $ | -86.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.74 $ | 1.21 $ | +63.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.83 $ | 0.60 $ | -84.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 4.67 $ | 0.70 $ | -85.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 5.00 $ | 1.16 $ | -76.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.03 $ | 1.32 $ | +28.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 4.83 $ | 0.88 $ | -81.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.67 $ | 0.79 $ | -83.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.82 $ | 0.53 $ | -70.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.50 $ | 5.53 $ | -35.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.50 $ | 1.14 $ | -54.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.90 $ | 1.84 $ | -36.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.00 $ | 1.60 $ | -68.1 % |
Transportation | Liberia Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 $ | 0.99 $ | -67.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 12.59 $ | 27.80 $ | +120.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.75 $ | 1.46 $ | -47.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.00 $ | 1.99 $ | -0.4 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 17.50 $ | 5.52 $ | -68.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.96 $ | 4.22 $ | -14.9 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 12,534.94 $ | 8,000.00 $ | -36.2 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 15,000.00 $ | 10,160.67 $ | -32.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Liberia Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 272.60 $ | 50.06 $ | -81.6 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 22.50 $ | 13.45 $ | -40.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 93.25 $ | 43.62 $ | -53.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Liberia Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 76.25 $ | 34.92 $ | -54.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 8.25 $ | 14.35 $ | +74.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.75 $ | 9.33 $ | -4.3 % |
Childcare | Liberia Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 74.33 $ | 69.60 $ | -6.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,500.00 $ | 6,371.71 $ | +324.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Liberia Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 18.41 $ | 15.16 $ | -17.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 33.75 $ | 19.55 $ | -42.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 56.25 $ | 31.10 $ | -44.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 68.75 $ | 41.88 $ | -39.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Liberia Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 666.67 $ | 585.03 $ | -12.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 90.00 $ | 125.07 $ | +39.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,825.00 $ | 1,166.04 $ | -36.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 245.50 $ | 358.24 $ | +45.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Liberia Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ? | 372.99 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | ? | 232.26 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Liberia Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 733.33 $ | 210.09 $ | -71.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.00 | 23.67 | +373.3 % |
| Last update: | July 2024 | January 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 6 | 45 |
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