Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States vs Wa, Ghana
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Food | + 41% | |||
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Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (GH₵82) | GH₵9 | + 816% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (GH₵46) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.11 (GH₵24) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.60 (GH₵3.45) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $2.63 (GH₵15) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.52 (GH₵20) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (GH₵36) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.97 (GH₵17) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.51 (GH₵9) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (GH₵16) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (GH₵93) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.64 (GH₵10) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.84 (GH₵11) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,840 (GH₵10,636) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,310 (GH₵7,572) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $160 (GH₵925) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,317 (GH₵7,612) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $929 (GH₵5,371) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $119 (GH₵689) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (GH₵246) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $328 (GH₵1,899) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (GH₵596) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (GH₵61) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (GH₵139) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (GH₵259) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (GH₵213) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (GH₵527) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (GH₵586) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,291 (GH₵140,413) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (GH₵3.88) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (GH₵500) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (GH₵84) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.06 (GH₵29) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (GH₵98) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (GH₵595) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (GH₵36) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.11 (GH₵18) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (GH₵37) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.34 (GH₵19) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (GH₵11) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (GH₵123) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (GH₵205) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (GH₵125) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $143 (GH₵826) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (GH₵362) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (GH₵60) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.65 (GH₵33) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.53 (GH₵32) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $460 (GH₵2,661) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (GH₵3.35) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (GH₵226) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (GH₵44) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 41% |

These prices were last updated on April 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Wa (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵46,431 ($8,033) in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵33,000 in Wa.
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