Cost of living in Bangalore, India vs Wa, Ghana
Currency:
Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Bangalore (India) is 14% more expensive than in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨451 (GH₵35) | GH₵9 | + 288% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨284 (GH₵22) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨174 (GH₵13) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨47 (GH₵3.63) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | ₨82 (GH₵6) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨30 (GH₵2.32) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨245 (GH₵19) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 (GH₵13) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨39 (GH₵3.04) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨125 (GH₵10) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨912 (GH₵71) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (GH₵6) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (GH₵3.10) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,354 (GH₵2,347) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,313 (GH₵1,803) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,279 (GH₵254) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,127 (GH₵1,634) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,453 (GH₵963) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,987 (GH₵231) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨674 (GH₵52) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨32,094 (GH₵2,482) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,045 (GH₵854) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (GH₵29) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨658 (GH₵51) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,147 (GH₵166) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,191 (GH₵169) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,501 (GH₵271) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,839 (GH₵220) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨960,285 (GH₵74,259) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨85 (GH₵7) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,817 (GH₵141) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨219 (GH₵17) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨99 (GH₵8) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨267 (GH₵21) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨619 (GH₵48) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨363 (GH₵28) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨199 (GH₵15) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 (GH₵21) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨161 (GH₵12) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (GH₵6) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨242 (GH₵19) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,238 (GH₵96) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨503 (GH₵39) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,231 (GH₵95) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,098 (GH₵162) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨721 (GH₵56) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨275 (GH₵21) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨273 (GH₵21) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨32,791 (GH₵2,536) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨12 (GH₵0.90) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,640 (GH₵204) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨244 (GH₵19) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 14% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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