- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Ghana
- Ipoh
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ipoh, Malaysia compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 34% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM11 (GH₵12) | GH₵38 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM12 (GH₵13) | GH₵26 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (GH₵9) | GH₵19 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (GH₵7) | GH₵11 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM7 (GH₵7) | GH₵16 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM3.99 (GH₵4.14) | GH₵10 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (GH₵24) | GH₵32 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (GH₵10) | GH₵13 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.85 (GH₵5.04) | GH₵8 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM11 (GH₵11) | GH₵5.41 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM86 (GH₵90) | GH₵23 | + 281% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM4.15 (GH₵4.32) | GH₵9 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM3.03 (GH₵3.15) | GH₵4.54 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 66% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,346 (GH₵1,399) | GH₵12,000 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM711 (GH₵739) | GH₵4,858 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM212 (GH₵220) | GH₵325 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,325 (GH₵1,378) | GH₵2,089 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM699 (GH₵727) | GH₵1,403 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM155 (GH₵161) | GH₵244 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM170 (GH₵177) | GH₵108 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,729 (GH₵1,798) | GH₵2,180 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM504 (GH₵524) | GH₵632 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM16 (GH₵17) | GH₵35 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM14 (GH₵15) | GH₵39 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 24% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM202 (GH₵210) | GH₵172 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM147 (GH₵153) | GH₵103 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM225 (GH₵234) | GH₵280 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM246 (GH₵256) | GH₵302 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 7% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM77,247 (GH₵80,310) | GH₵53,700 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.46 (GH₵2.56) | GH₵3.88 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM126 (GH₵131) | GH₵150 | - 13% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM19 (GH₵20) | GH₵47 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 42% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | RM9 (GH₵10) | GH₵20 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | RM31 (GH₵32) | GH₵31 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM40 (GH₵42) | GH₵163 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM14 (GH₵15) | GH₵24 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM10 (GH₵10) | GH₵18 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM18 (GH₵18) | GH₵16 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM3.34 (GH₵3.47) | GH₵9 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (GH₵8) | GH₵12 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM34 (GH₵36) | GH₵25 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 22% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM73 (GH₵76) | GH₵90 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM27 (GH₵29) | GH₵54 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM104 (GH₵108) | GH₵76 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM140 (GH₵145) | GH₵236 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM22 (GH₵23) | GH₵21 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM12 (GH₵12) | GH₵13 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM20 (GH₵21) | GH₵7 | + 183% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | GH₵2,394 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.24 (GH₵0.25) | GH₵0.47 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM148 (GH₵153) | GH₵312 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM13 (GH₵13) | GH₵8 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 260 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 38% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵36,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵22,275
(RM21,425)
in Ipoh.
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