Cost of living in Copenhagen, Denmark vs Wa, Ghana
Currency:
Food | + 47% | |||
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Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 47% more expensive than in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr99 (GH₵91) | GH₵9 | + 911% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr71 (GH₵66) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr35 (GH₵32) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr10 (GH₵10) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | kr34 (GH₵31) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr26 (GH₵24) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr65 (GH₵60) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr19 (GH₵18) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr14 (GH₵13) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr10 (GH₵9) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr86 (GH₵79) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (GH₵18) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr14 (GH₵13) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr15,011 (GH₵13,858) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr12,345 (GH₵11,397) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,743 (GH₵1,609) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr10,632 (GH₵9,815) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr8,052 (GH₵7,434) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,140 (GH₵1,053) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr141 (GH₵130) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | kr3,850 (GH₵3,554) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr883 (GH₵815) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr62 (GH₵57) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr146 (GH₵135) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr875 (GH₵808) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr363 (GH₵335) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr1,039 (GH₵959) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,734 (GH₵1,601) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr258,970 (GH₵239,081) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr11 (GH₵10) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | kr578 (GH₵533) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr188 (GH₵174) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr42 (GH₵39) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr72 (GH₵67) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr546 (GH₵504) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr42 (GH₵39) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr21 (GH₵19) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr25 (GH₵23) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | kr16 (GH₵15) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | kr17 (GH₵16) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr239 (GH₵221) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr421 (GH₵388) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | kr204 (GH₵189) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr914 (GH₵844) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr632 (GH₵583) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr111 (GH₵103) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr43 (GH₵39) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr42 (GH₵39) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,800 (GH₵3,508) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.43 (GH₵1.32) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | kr255 (GH₵236) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr53 (GH₵49) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 47% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least GH₵55,861 (kr60,508) in Copenhagen to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵38,000 in Wa.
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