MONEY BASKET

As part of its commitment to keep Ghanaians abroad well and truly informed about events at home, Ghana Review, will periodically be publishing the prices of goods and services in Ghana under the title "MONEY BASKET". It is hoped that this service will give Ghanaians abroad some idea about life back home.

MONEY BASKET [Prices quoted are obtained from GR's researchers and some from the Statesman's column "Market Trends"]. This week's focus is on drinks, albeit we don't wish you to be alcoholics. We move to other goods in subsequent editions. So bear with us, Rev. Born Agains!

Item Price (Cedis)

Beer (carton) 8600

Beer (bottle) 800

Guinness (crate) 17,000

Guinness (bottle) 800

Malta Guinness (carton) 11,000

Malta Guinness (bottle) 600

Soft Drinks (crate) 7500

Soft Drinks (bottle) 350

Soft Drinks (canned) 600

Akpeteshie (bottle) 1400

Castle Bridge (bottle) 4000

Schnapps (imported) 8400

Schnapps (local) 1400

Gilbeys Gin 13,000

Red Label Whisky 30,000-35,000

J&B Whisky 30,000-45,000

Grants Scotch Whisky 10,000

Beefeater 13,000

Martini 9,000 - 13,000

Dubonnet 13,000

Aperitif (local) 1,400

Paul Masson (large) 7,500

Paul Masson (small) 5,500

Pink Lady 7500

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