Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Takoradi, Ghana
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 21% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling738 (GH₵39) | GH₵41 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Shilling610 (GH₵32) | GH₵60 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling388 (GH₵20) | GH₵29 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (GH₵5.04) | GH₵8 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling196 (GH₵10) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling95 (GH₵4.95) | GH₵5.00 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling878 (GH₵46) | GH₵98 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling248 (GH₵13) | GH₵15 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling106 (GH₵5.56) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling206 (GH₵11) | GH₵8 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,551 (GH₵81) | GH₵80 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Shilling166 (GH₵9) | GH₵9 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling64 (GH₵3.35) | GH₵7 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 47% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Shilling162,419 (GH₵8,509) | GH₵10,892 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Shilling71,912 (GH₵3,768) | GH₵15,200 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling8,499 (GH₵445) | GH₵1,500 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Shilling76,322 (GH₵3,999) | GH₵5,700 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Shilling49,372 (GH₵2,587) | GH₵3,000 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Shilling3,692 (GH₵193) | GH₵700 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,262 (GH₵223) | GH₵600 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Shilling42,999 (GH₵2,253) | GH₵4,000 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,774 (GH₵617) | GH₵1,000 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling658 (GH₵34) | GH₵35 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling461 (GH₵24) | GH₵6 | + 286% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is 53% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,305 (GH₵173) | GH₵450 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Shilling3,144 (GH₵165) | GH₵400 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,709 (GH₵404) | GH₵300 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling6,852 (GH₵359) | GH₵500 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is 9% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,757,920 (GH₵92,099) | GH₵35,000 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling104 (GH₵5.46) | GH₵3.94 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,366 (GH₵229) | GH₵350 | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling945 (GH₵50) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is 32% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (GH₵20) | GH₵30 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (GH₵69) | GH₵15 | + 363% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling2,897 (GH₵152) | GH₵300 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Shilling364 (GH₵19) | GH₵60 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling355 (GH₵19) | GH₵25 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling494 (GH₵26) | GH₵35 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling135 (GH₵7) | GH₵25 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling139 (GH₵7) | GH₵12 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,154 (GH₵60) | GH₵30 | + 101% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 33% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,185 (GH₵115) | GH₵167 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,327 (GH₵70) | GH₵45 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,789 (GH₵146) | GH₵90 | + 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,388 (GH₵230) | GH₵344 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling709 (GH₵37) | GH₵38 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling314 (GH₵16) | GH₵26 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling243 (GH₵13) | GH₵11 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Shilling61,187 (GH₵3,206) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.66 (GH₵0.19) | GH₵3.00 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling5,311 (GH₵278) | GH₵160 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Shilling283 (GH₵15) | GH₵7 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 272 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 34% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require GH₵35,000 in Takoradi you would need to make just about GH₵23,162 (Shilling442,094) in Nairobi.
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