Cost of living in Guadalajara, Mexico vs Techiman, Ghana
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Food | ||||
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Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 264 (GH₵76) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 119 (GH₵34) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 53 (GH₵15) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (GH₵5.97) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (GH₵10) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 21 (GH₵6) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 67 (GH₵19) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 38 (GH₵11) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 22 (GH₵6) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 23 (GH₵7) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 220 (GH₵63) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 28 (GH₵8) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 19 (GH₵5.33) | - | - | |
Housing | - 7% | |||
Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 18,050 (GH₵5,175) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 7,447 (GH₵2,135) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 623 (GH₵179) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 8,478 (GH₵2,431) | GH₵4,000 | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,126 (GH₵1,183) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 466 (GH₵134) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 413 (GH₵118) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 6,874 (GH₵1,971) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,295 (GH₵658) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 94 (GH₵27) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 102 (GH₵29) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 860 (GH₵247) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 637 (GH₵183) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,485 (GH₵426) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,119 (GH₵321) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 26% more expensive than in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 356,933 (GH₵102,329) | GH₵25,000 | + 309% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (GH₵5.63) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 618 (GH₵177) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 135 (GH₵39) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 88 (GH₵25) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 141 (GH₵41) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 524 (GH₵150) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 70 (GH₵20) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (GH₵14) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 58 (GH₵17) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (GH₵9) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 23 (GH₵7) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 183 (GH₵53) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 271 (GH₵78) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 160 (GH₵46) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 788 (GH₵226) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 750 (GH₵215) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 112 (GH₵32) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 74 (GH₵21) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 37 (GH₵11) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,863 (GH₵2,827) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.35 (GH₵0.96) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 781 (GH₵224) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (GH₵17) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 5% more expensive than in Techiman (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵16,765 (Mex$ 58,479) in Guadalajara to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵16,000 in Techiman.
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