I WENT FOOD SHOPPING | WHAT $ 5 CAN GET YOU IN GHANA MARKET | COST OF NIGERIAN FOOD IN GHANA

palm oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar flavor profile with less saturated fat.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often more affordable.

yams

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: potatoes

Sweet potatoes provide similar texture with added nutrients.

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is a plant-based protein, while canned tuna is often less expensive.

Visited a local market in Ghana to compare prices of Nigerian food items.

Purchased conflex for 55 C.

Bought simina (1.8 kg), 4 pieces for a total of 100 C.

Acquired Nigeria golden M (medium size) for 36 C, 3 pieces.

Purchased Gary, 4 rubbers at 22 C each.

Bought spaghetti (golden Penny), 1 carton for 240 C containing 20 pieces.

Acquired preno (two two), 1 wrap for 30 C, total of 60 C for 2 wraps.

Bought tomatoes for 10 C.

Purchased cow skin for 10 C each, total of 20 C for 2.

Acquired cow beef, 1 pound for 30 C, total of 60 C for 2 pounds.

Bought hot fresh pepper for 30 C.

Purchased iron beans (1 OA) for 45 C.

Acquired red apple for 20 C.

Bought cow leg for 80 C, total of 160 C for 2.

Purchased green beans and green pepper for 10 C.

Acquired carrot for 30 C.

Bought fresh cabbage for 10 C.

Purchased local spices for 10 C.

Acquired Mama gold rice (half bag) for 320 C.

Bought chicken noodles (1 carton, 40 pieces) for 150 C.

Purchased 3 pipo for 20 C.

Acquired yum (1 tumba) for 20 C, total of 40 C for 2.

Bought plantain for 20 C.

Purchased Nigeria bread, 1 for 10 C, total of 20 C for 2.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens