- Cost of Living
- Taiwan
- Ghana
- Taipei
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Taipei, Taiwan compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Taipei (Taiwan) is 5% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 NT$ (GH₵18) | GH₵56 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 120 NT$ (GH₵18) | GH₵28 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 122 NT$ (GH₵18) | GH₵17 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 85 NT$ (GH₵13) | GH₵10 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 NT$ (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 101 NT$ (GH₵15) | GH₵11 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 359 NT$ (GH₵54) | GH₵39 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 NT$ (GH₵16) | GH₵17 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 NT$ (GH₵11) | GH₵10 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 44 NT$ (GH₵7) | GH₵4.37 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 NT$ (GH₵60) | GH₵29 | + 107% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 52 NT$ (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 NT$ (GH₵7) | GH₵4.95 | + 46% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 38% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 39,304 NT$ (GH₵5,901) | GH₵11,045 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 23,478 NT$ (GH₵3,525) | GH₵5,252 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,138 NT$ (GH₵321) | GH₵457 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,845 NT$ (GH₵2,379) | GH₵4,531 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,788 NT$ (GH₵1,470) | GH₵2,083 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,069 NT$ (GH₵161) | GH₵227 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 705 NT$ (GH₵106) | GH₵97 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 14,378 NT$ (GH₵2,159) | GH₵2,183 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,998 NT$ (GH₵450) | GH₵590 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 191 NT$ (GH₵29) | GH₵38 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 239 NT$ (GH₵36) | GH₵50 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 94% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,576 NT$ (GH₵387) | GH₵165 | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,361 NT$ (GH₵204) | GH₵104 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,719 NT$ (GH₵408) | GH₵270 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,233 NT$ (GH₵485) | GH₵282 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 44% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 NT$ (GH₵150,142) | GH₵42,068 | + 257% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 NT$ (GH₵4.03) | GH₵4.04 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 NT$ (GH₵150) | GH₵150 | - 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 253 NT$ (GH₵38) | GH₵49 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 5% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 185 NT$ (GH₵28) | GH₵20 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 176 NT$ (GH₵26) | GH₵28 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 500 NT$ (GH₵75) | GH₵153 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 155 NT$ (GH₵23) | GH₵20 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 122 NT$ (GH₵18) | GH₵18 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 195 NT$ (GH₵29) | GH₵19 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 63 NT$ (GH₵9) | GH₵9 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 92 NT$ (GH₵14) | GH₵12 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 569 NT$ (GH₵86) | GH₵26 | + 226% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 19% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 978 NT$ (GH₵147) | GH₵91 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 NT$ (GH₵90) | GH₵56 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,170 NT$ (GH₵476) | GH₵74 | + 543% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 NT$ (GH₵120) | GH₵226 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 293 NT$ (GH₵44) | GH₵20 | + 122% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78 NT$ (GH₵12) | GH₵13 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45 NT$ (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 18,289 NT$ (GH₵2,746) | GH₵2,070 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 NT$ (GH₵0.95) | GH₵0.47 | + 102% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,470 NT$ (GH₵221) | GH₵289 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 98 NT$ (GH₵15) | GH₵8 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 728 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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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₵34,862
(232,192 NT$)
in Taipei.
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