Ghana vs United States
United States is about 70% pricier than Ghana overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 30.3 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, United States scores higher (91 vs 64 of 100).
Metric Ghana United States
Price level (US=100) 30.3 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $8,020 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $7,720 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 22.8% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Ghana United States
Housing & utilities 47 215
Food 111 117
Transport 110 116
Restaurants & hotels 48 142
Health 32 208
Communication 68 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Ghana United States
Quality-of-life score 64/100 91/100
Life expectancy 66 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 1.8 5.8
Internet users 72% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Ghana more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 70% pricier than Ghana overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Ghana would cost roughly $330,000 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Ghana or United States?
United States scores higher, 91 vs 64 out of 100.
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