Cost of living in Monterrey, Mexico vs Takoradi, Ghana
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| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 8% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 284 (GH₵78) | GH₵41 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 131 (GH₵36) | GH₵60 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 52 (GH₵14) | GH₵29 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (GH₵5.87) | GH₵8 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (GH₵10) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 30 (GH₵8) | GH₵5.00 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 75 (GH₵21) | GH₵98 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 44 (GH₵12) | GH₵15 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (GH₵7) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 26 (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 246 (GH₵68) | GH₵80 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 20 (GH₵5.62) | GH₵7 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 60% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,199 (GH₵6,392) | GH₵10,892 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,293 (GH₵2,836) | GH₵15,200 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,602 (GH₵441) | GH₵1,500 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,661 (GH₵4,040) | GH₵5,700 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,276 (GH₵1,729) | GH₵3,000 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 871 (GH₵240) | GH₵700 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 321 (GH₵88) | GH₵600 | - 85% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,155 (GH₵1,971) | GH₵4,000 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,529 (GH₵697) | GH₵1,000 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 106 (GH₵29) | GH₵35 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 87 (GH₵24) | GH₵6 | + 282% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 51% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 810 (GH₵223) | GH₵450 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 575 (GH₵158) | GH₵400 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,471 (GH₵405) | GH₵300 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,280 (GH₵353) | GH₵500 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 378,330 (GH₵104,241) | GH₵35,000 | + 198% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (GH₵5.54) | GH₵3.94 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 816 (GH₵225) | GH₵350 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 100 (GH₵27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 33% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 101 (GH₵28) | GH₵30 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 274 (GH₵76) | GH₵15 | + 404% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 584 (GH₵161) | GH₵300 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 66 (GH₵18) | GH₵60 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (GH₵14) | GH₵25 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (GH₵16) | GH₵35 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (GH₵9) | GH₵25 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 37 (GH₵10) | GH₵12 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 249 (GH₵69) | GH₵30 | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 356 (GH₵98) | GH₵167 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 140 (GH₵39) | GH₵45 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 907 (GH₵250) | GH₵90 | + 178% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 790 (GH₵218) | GH₵344 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 123 (GH₵34) | GH₵38 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 78 (GH₵22) | GH₵26 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (GH₵12) | GH₵11 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,072 (GH₵3,051) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.36 (GH₵0.38) | GH₵3.00 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,504 (GH₵414) | GH₵160 | + 159% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (GH₵16) | GH₵7 | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 662 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require GH₵32,000 in Takoradi you would need to make just about GH₵20,580 (Mex$ 74,691) in Monterrey.
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