Cost of living in Tamale, Ghana vs Singapore
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| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tamale (Ghana) is 63% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵20 (SGD $4.62) | SGD $11 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵15 (SGD $3.44) | SGD $8 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵12 (SGD $2.78) | SGD $5.49 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵7 (SGD $1.57) | SGD $2.99 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵5.71 (SGD $1.31) | SGD $3.49 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵5.37 (SGD $1.23) | SGD $3.41 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵14 (SGD $3.10) | SGD $16 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵6.00 (SGD $1.38) | SGD $4.28 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵10 (SGD $2.27) | SGD $2.55 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵4.21 (SGD $0.97) | SGD $4.98 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵24 (SGD $5.58) | SGD $31 | - 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵5.50 (SGD $1.26) | SGD $2.87 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵2.87 (SGD $0.66) | SGD $2.20 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Tamale (Ghana) is 69% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵4,500 (SGD $1,032) | SGD $3,570 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵3,000 (SGD $688) | SGD $2,600 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵203 (SGD $46) | SGD $156 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵2,000 (SGD $459) | SGD $2,879 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵1,000 (SGD $229) | SGD $1,772 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵119 (SGD $27) | SGD $94 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵150 (SGD $34) | SGD $43 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵2,000 (SGD $459) | SGD $658 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵740 (SGD $170) | SGD $186 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵11 (SGD $2.50) | SGD $11 | - 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | SGD $18 | - | |
| Clothes | - 67% | |||
| Clothes in Tamale (Ghana) is 67% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵168 (SGD $39) | SGD $109 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵64 (SGD $15) | SGD $50 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵261 (SGD $60) | SGD $132 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵236 (SGD $54) | SGD $190 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Tamale (Ghana) is 70% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵50,000 (SGD $11,469) | SGD $118,218 | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.81 (SGD $0.87) | SGD $2.19 | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵200 (SGD $46) | SGD $97 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | SGD $13 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Tamale (Ghana) is 64% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵6.00 (SGD $1.38) | SGD $11 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | SGD $13 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵100 (SGD $23) | SGD $57 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | SGD $10 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵11 (SGD $2.53) | SGD $5.79 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵5.50 (SGD $1.26) | SGD $8 | - 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵3.21 (SGD $0.74) | SGD $3.44 | - 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵4.33 (SGD $0.99) | SGD $4.21 | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵20 (SGD $4.59) | SGD $30 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Tamale (Ghana) is 67% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵37 (SGD $9) | SGD $49 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵50 (SGD $11) | SGD $26 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵100 (SGD $23) | SGD $339 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵119 (SGD $27) | SGD $147 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵39 (SGD $9) | SGD $21 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵5.75 (SGD $1.32) | SGD $6 | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵4.86 (SGD $1.11) | SGD $11 | - 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | SGD $762 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.75 (SGD $0.17) | SGD $0.31 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵120 (SGD $28) | SGD $153 | - 82% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | SGD $14 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tamale (Ghana) is 68% cheaper than in Singapore
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require SGD $10,000 in Singapore you would need to make just about SGD $3,199 (GH₵13,946) in Tamale.
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