- 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% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 NT$ (GH₵17) | GH₵38 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 120 NT$ (GH₵17) | GH₵28 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 122 NT$ (GH₵18) | GH₵19 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 85 NT$ (GH₵12) | GH₵10 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69 NT$ (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 101 NT$ (GH₵15) | GH₵11 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 359 NT$ (GH₵52) | GH₵31 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 106 NT$ (GH₵15) | GH₵15 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75 NT$ (GH₵11) | GH₵8 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 44 NT$ (GH₵6) | GH₵5.25 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 NT$ (GH₵58) | GH₵23 | + 153% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 47 NT$ (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 48 NT$ (GH₵7) | GH₵4.32 | + 61% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Taipei (Taiwan) is 35% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 39,304 NT$ (GH₵5,697) | GH₵11,197 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 23,478 NT$ (GH₵3,403) | GH₵4,896 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,138 NT$ (GH₵310) | GH₵325 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 15,845 NT$ (GH₵2,297) | GH₵3,326 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,788 NT$ (GH₵1,419) | GH₵1,403 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,069 NT$ (GH₵155) | GH₵244 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 705 NT$ (GH₵102) | GH₵108 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 15,160 NT$ (GH₵2,197) | GH₵2,180 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,751 NT$ (GH₵399) | GH₵632 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 160 NT$ (GH₵23) | GH₵35 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 258 NT$ (GH₵37) | GH₵38 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Taipei (Taiwan) is 83% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 2,576 NT$ (GH₵373) | GH₵172 | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,361 NT$ (GH₵197) | GH₵103 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,719 NT$ (GH₵394) | GH₵280 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,233 NT$ (GH₵469) | GH₵302 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Taipei (Taiwan) is 31% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,000,000 NT$ (GH₵144,955) | GH₵59,955 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 NT$ (GH₵3.89) | GH₵3.62 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 NT$ (GH₵145) | GH₵150 | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 264 NT$ (GH₵38) | GH₵46 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Taipei (Taiwan) is 12% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 204 NT$ (GH₵30) | GH₵20 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 162 NT$ (GH₵24) | GH₵31 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 231 NT$ (GH₵33) | GH₵160 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 144 NT$ (GH₵21) | GH₵24 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 118 NT$ (GH₵17) | GH₵18 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 159 NT$ (GH₵23) | GH₵16 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60 NT$ (GH₵9) | GH₵9 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 79 NT$ (GH₵12) | GH₵11 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 536 NT$ (GH₵78) | GH₵25 | + 213% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Taipei (Taiwan) is 9% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 653 NT$ (GH₵95) | GH₵73 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 600 NT$ (GH₵87) | GH₵54 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,917 NT$ (GH₵423) | GH₵76 | + 454% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 800 NT$ (GH₵116) | GH₵229 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 317 NT$ (GH₵46) | GH₵21 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78 NT$ (GH₵11) | GH₵13 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 45 NT$ (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 16% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 5,790 NT$ (GH₵839) | GH₵812 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6 NT$ (GH₵0.92) | GH₵0.47 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,470 NT$ (GH₵213) | GH₵312 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 98 NT$ (GH₵14) | GH₵8 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 765 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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GH₵32,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵30,412
(209,805 NT$)
in Taipei.
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