- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Ghana
- Hualian
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hualian, Taiwan compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hualian (Taiwan) is 4% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 150 NT$ (GH₵22) | GH₵38 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 120 NT$ (GH₵17) | GH₵28 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | GH₵19 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 90 NT$ (GH₵13) | GH₵10 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 140 NT$ (GH₵20) | GH₵11 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | GH₵11 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | GH₵31 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | GH₵15 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | GH₵8 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | GH₵5.25 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | GH₵23 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | GH₵9 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | GH₵4.32 | - | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Hualian (Taiwan) is 59% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 16,000 NT$ (GH₵2,328) | GH₵11,197 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 11,000 NT$ (GH₵1,601) | GH₵4,896 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 400 NT$ (GH₵58) | GH₵325 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 12,000 NT$ (GH₵1,746) | GH₵3,326 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 7,000 NT$ (GH₵1,019) | GH₵1,403 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | GH₵244 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | GH₵108 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | GH₵2,180 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | GH₵632 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 NT$ (GH₵15) | GH₵35 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 250 NT$ (GH₵36) | GH₵38 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Hualian (Taiwan) is 7% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 500 NT$ (GH₵73) | GH₵172 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 750 NT$ (GH₵109) | GH₵103 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 NT$ (GH₵291) | GH₵280 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | GH₵302 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Hualian (Taiwan) is in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | GH₵59,955 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | GH₵3.62 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | GH₵150 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵46 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Hualian (Taiwan) is 23% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | GH₵20 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | GH₵31 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | GH₵160 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | GH₵24 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 188 NT$ (GH₵27) | GH₵18 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | GH₵16 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | GH₵9 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 120 NT$ (GH₵17) | GH₵11 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500 NT$ (GH₵73) | GH₵25 | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Hualian (Taiwan) is 2% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | GH₵73 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 500 NT$ (GH₵73) | GH₵54 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | GH₵76 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | GH₵229 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | GH₵21 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | GH₵13 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | GH₵8 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | GH₵812 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | GH₵312 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | GH₵8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 302 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hualian (Taiwan) is 28% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵37,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵26,520
(182,262 NT$)
in Hualian.
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