- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Ghana
- Taipei
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 1% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 NT$ (GH₵18) | GH₵38 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 120 NT$ (GH₵18) | GH₵26 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 122 NT$ (GH₵18) | GH₵19 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 85 NT$ (GH₵13) | GH₵11 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 NT$ (GH₵10) | GH₵16 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 101 NT$ (GH₵15) | GH₵10 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 359 NT$ (GH₵53) | GH₵32 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 NT$ (GH₵15) | GH₵13 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 NT$ (GH₵11) | GH₵8 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 44 NT$ (GH₵6) | GH₵5.41 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 NT$ (GH₵59) | GH₵23 | + 150% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 47 NT$ (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 NT$ (GH₵7) | GH₵4.54 | + 55% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 33% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 39,304 NT$ (GH₵5,761) | GH₵12,000 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 23,478 NT$ (GH₵3,441) | GH₵4,858 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,138 NT$ (GH₵313) | GH₵325 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,845 NT$ (GH₵2,322) | GH₵2,089 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,788 NT$ (GH₵1,435) | GH₵1,403 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,069 NT$ (GH₵157) | GH₵244 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 705 NT$ (GH₵103) | GH₵108 | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,991 NT$ (GH₵2,197) | GH₵2,180 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,865 NT$ (GH₵420) | GH₵632 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 159 NT$ (GH₵23) | GH₵35 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 258 NT$ (GH₵38) | GH₵39 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 85% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,576 NT$ (GH₵378) | GH₵172 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,361 NT$ (GH₵199) | GH₵103 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,719 NT$ (GH₵398) | GH₵280 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,233 NT$ (GH₵474) | GH₵302 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 34% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 NT$ (GH₵146,565) | GH₵53,700 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 NT$ (GH₵3.93) | GH₵3.88 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 NT$ (GH₵147) | GH₵150 | - 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 241 NT$ (GH₵35) | GH₵47 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 15% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 197 NT$ (GH₵29) | GH₵20 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 162 NT$ (GH₵24) | GH₵31 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 195 NT$ (GH₵29) | GH₵163 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 144 NT$ (GH₵21) | GH₵24 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 111 NT$ (GH₵16) | GH₵18 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 148 NT$ (GH₵22) | GH₵16 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 58 NT$ (GH₵9) | GH₵9 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 82 NT$ (GH₵12) | GH₵12 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 536 NT$ (GH₵79) | GH₵25 | + 217% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 9% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 758 NT$ (GH₵111) | GH₵90 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 NT$ (GH₵88) | GH₵54 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,953 NT$ (GH₵433) | GH₵76 | + 467% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 NT$ (GH₵117) | GH₵236 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 303 NT$ (GH₵44) | GH₵21 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78 NT$ (GH₵11) | GH₵13 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45 NT$ (GH₵7) | GH₵7 | - 11% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 19,157 NT$ (GH₵2,808) | GH₵2,394 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 NT$ (GH₵0.93) | GH₵0.47 | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,470 NT$ (GH₵215) | GH₵312 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 98 NT$ (GH₵14) | GH₵8 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 714 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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₵35,541
(242,492 NT$)
in Taipei.
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