- Cost of Living
- Malaysia
- Ghana
- Ipoh
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ipoh, Malaysia compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 33% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RM14 (GH₵16) | GH₵56 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RM13 (GH₵14) | GH₵28 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | RM9 (GH₵10) | GH₵17 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | RM7 (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | RM5.57 (GH₵6) | GH₵11 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | RM4.40 (GH₵5.03) | GH₵11 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | RM23 (GH₵27) | GH₵39 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | RM10 (GH₵12) | GH₵17 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | RM4.00 (GH₵4.56) | GH₵10 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RM12 (GH₵13) | GH₵4.37 | + 206% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | RM84 (GH₵95) | GH₵29 | + 228% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | RM3.88 (GH₵4.43) | GH₵10 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | RM2.95 (GH₵3.36) | GH₵4.95 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 58% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,816 (GH₵2,072) | GH₵11,045 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RM913 (GH₵1,042) | GH₵5,252 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RM215 (GH₵245) | GH₵457 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | RM1,657 (GH₵1,891) | GH₵4,531 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | RM913 (GH₵1,041) | GH₵2,083 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | RM153 (GH₵175) | GH₵227 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RM172 (GH₵196) | GH₵97 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | RM1,950 (GH₵2,225) | GH₵2,183 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | RM467 (GH₵532) | GH₵590 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | RM21 (GH₵24) | GH₵38 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | RM16 (GH₵18) | GH₵50 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 43% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | RM223 (GH₵255) | GH₵165 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | RM146 (GH₵167) | GH₵104 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | RM224 (GH₵256) | GH₵270 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | RM255 (GH₵291) | GH₵282 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 19% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | RM116,984 (GH₵133,495) | GH₵42,068 | + 217% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RM2.03 (GH₵2.32) | GH₵4.04 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | RM113 (GH₵129) | GH₵150 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | RM24 (GH₵27) | GH₵49 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 33% 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) | RM33 (GH₵37) | GH₵28 | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | RM50 (GH₵57) | GH₵153 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | RM15 (GH₵17) | GH₵20 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | RM11 (GH₵12) | GH₵18 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | RM19 (GH₵21) | GH₵19 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | RM4.47 (GH₵5.11) | GH₵9 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | RM8 (GH₵9) | GH₵12 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | RM23 (GH₵27) | GH₵26 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 14% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RM65 (GH₵74) | GH₵91 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | RM23 (GH₵27) | GH₵56 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RM270 (GH₵308) | GH₵74 | + 316% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RM121 (GH₵138) | GH₵226 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | RM24 (GH₵27) | GH₵20 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | RM11 (GH₵13) | GH₵13 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | RM18 (GH₵20) | GH₵8 | + 159% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | GH₵2,070 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | RM0.27 (GH₵0.30) | GH₵0.47 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | RM151 (GH₵172) | GH₵289 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | RM13 (GH₵15) | GH₵8 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 294 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ipoh (Malaysia) is 29% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵33,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵23,339
(RM20,452)
in Ipoh.
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