Cost of living in Doha, Qatar vs Techiman, Ghana
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Food | ||||
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Food in Doha (Qatar) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 65 ﷼ (GH₵103) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 ﷼ (GH₵39) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 21 ﷼ (GH₵33) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 ﷼ (GH₵12) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 12 ﷼ (GH₵19) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.81 ﷼ (GH₵8) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 ﷼ (GH₵37) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ﷼ (GH₵10) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.50 ﷼ (GH₵7) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 ﷼ (GH₵28) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 150 ﷼ (GH₵236) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.71 ﷼ (GH₵7) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.29 ﷼ (GH₵7) | - | - | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Doha (Qatar) is 24% more expensive than in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,862 ﷼ (GH₵15,550) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,764 ﷼ (GH₵10,665) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 533 ﷼ (GH₵841) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,241 ﷼ (GH₵9,841) | GH₵4,000 | + 146% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,789 ﷼ (GH₵5,974) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 294 ﷼ (GH₵464) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 251 ﷼ (GH₵395) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,308 ﷼ (GH₵2,063) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 340 ﷼ (GH₵536) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 ﷼ (GH₵60) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34 ﷼ (GH₵54) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Doha (Qatar) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 234 ﷼ (GH₵369) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195 ﷼ (GH₵308) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 336 ﷼ (GH₵530) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 443 ﷼ (GH₵698) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Doha (Qatar) is 34% more expensive than in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,475 ﷼ (GH₵125,314) | GH₵25,000 | + 401% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1.35 ﷼ (GH₵2.12) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 262 ﷼ (GH₵413) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32 ﷼ (GH₵51) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Doha (Qatar) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 ﷼ (GH₵31) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 82 ﷼ (GH₵130) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 176 ﷼ (GH₵278) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 ﷼ (GH₵36) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 26 ﷼ (GH₵42) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 ﷼ (GH₵31) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12 ﷼ (GH₵18) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 ﷼ (GH₵19) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 53 ﷼ (GH₵84) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Doha (Qatar) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 207 ﷼ (GH₵327) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 77 ﷼ (GH₵121) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 321 ﷼ (GH₵506) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 367 ﷼ (GH₵579) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 74 ﷼ (GH₵116) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 ﷼ (GH₵39) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 49 ﷼ (GH₵77) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,952 ﷼ (GH₵3,078) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 ﷼ (GH₵1.19) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 676 ﷼ (GH₵1,066) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 ﷼ (GH₵24) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 27% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least GH₵64,925 (41,176 ﷼) in Doha to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵51,000 in Techiman.
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