- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Egypt
- Tamale
- Al Mahallah al Kubra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tamale, Ghana vs Al Mahallah al Kubra, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tamale (Ghana) is 22% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵24 (E£ 81) | E£ 100 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵13 (E£ 45) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵14 (E£ 48) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵7 (E£ 22) | E£ 10 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵7 (E£ 24) | E£ 12 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵6.00 (E£ 20) | E£ 3.00 | + 565% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵13 (E£ 43) | E£ 24 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵7 (E£ 23) | E£ 10 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵10 (E£ 33) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵3.58 (E£ 12) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵24 (E£ 78) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵4.39 (E£ 15) | E£ 10 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵2.83 (E£ 9) | E£ 2.50 | + 277% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Tamale (Ghana) is 10% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵529 (E£ 1,759) | E£ 3,000 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵457 (E£ 1,521) | E£ 1,500 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵158 (E£ 525) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | E£ 1,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵100 (E£ 333) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵150 (E£ 499) | E£ 165 | + 202% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵2,000 (E£ 6,655) | E£ 4,000 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵900 (E£ 2,995) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵11 (E£ 36) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵7 (E£ 23) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Tamale (Ghana) is 0% cheaper than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵151 (E£ 504) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵40 (E£ 133) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵300 (E£ 998) | E£ 1,000 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵150 (E£ 499) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Tamale (Ghana) is 73% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵50,000 (E£ 166,368) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.70 (E£ 12) | E£ 3.50 | + 252% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵122 (E£ 406) | E£ 60 | + 577% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Tamale (Ghana) is 15% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵6.00 (E£ 20) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵4.00 (E£ 13) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵100 (E£ 333) | E£ 50 | + 565% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵12 (E£ 41) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵5.50 (E£ 18) | E£ 25 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵2.72 (E£ 9) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵4.78 (E£ 16) | E£ 10 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵16 (E£ 52) | E£ 20 | + 159% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Tamale (Ghana) is 0% cheaper than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵37 (E£ 122) | E£ 200 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵50 (E£ 166) | E£ 50 | + 233% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵100 (E£ 333) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵119 (E£ 395) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵42 (E£ 141) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵5.75 (E£ 19) | E£ 15 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵3.83 (E£ 13) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.78 (E£ 2.58) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵133 (E£ 443) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.327
EGP
/
GHS
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Cost of living in Tamale (Ghana) is 20% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 9,995
(GH₵3,004)
in Tamale
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 8,300
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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