Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 5% more expensive than in Techiman (Ghana)
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| Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Techiman (Ghana) | Diff |
| 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₵5.34) | - | - |
| Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 7% cheaper than in Techiman (Ghana) | ||
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Techiman (Ghana) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 18,050 (GH₵5,176) | - | - |
| 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 in Guadalajara (Mexico) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Techiman (Ghana) | Diff |
| 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 in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 26% more expensive than in Techiman (Ghana) | ||
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Techiman (Ghana) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 356,933 (GH₵102,355) | 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 in Guadalajara (Mexico) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Techiman (Ghana) | Diff |
| 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 in Guadalajara (Mexico) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||
| Guadalajara (Mexico) | Techiman (Ghana) | Diff |
| 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₵2,828) | - | - |
| 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) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least GH₵15,718 (Mex$ 54,812) in Guadalajara to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵15,000 in Techiman.