Cost of living in Singapore vs Takoradi, Ghana
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| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 19% more expensive than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 (GH₵48) | GH₵41 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (GH₵35) | GH₵60 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (GH₵24) | GH₵29 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (GH₵13) | GH₵8 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (GH₵15) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (GH₵15) | GH₵5.00 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (GH₵69) | GH₵98 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (GH₵18) | GH₵15 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (GH₵11) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (GH₵22) | GH₵8 | + 184% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (GH₵133) | GH₵80 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (GH₵12) | GH₵9 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (GH₵10) | GH₵7 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 7% more expensive than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,613 (GH₵15,612) | GH₵10,892 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (GH₵11,707) | GH₵15,200 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $153 (GH₵660) | GH₵1,500 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,879 (GH₵12,438) | GH₵5,700 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,772 (GH₵7,657) | GH₵3,000 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (GH₵406) | GH₵700 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (GH₵187) | GH₵600 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (GH₵2,842) | GH₵4,000 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (GH₵802) | GH₵1,000 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (GH₵50) | GH₵35 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (GH₵80) | GH₵6 | + 1174% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 21% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (GH₵472) | GH₵450 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (GH₵217) | GH₵400 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (GH₵569) | GH₵300 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (GH₵821) | GH₵500 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 135% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 135% more expensive than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (GH₵510,786) | GH₵35,000 | + 1359% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (GH₵9) | GH₵3.94 | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (GH₵421) | GH₵350 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (GH₵57) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 5% more expensive than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (GH₵47) | GH₵30 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (GH₵58) | GH₵15 | + 287% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (GH₵245) | GH₵300 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (GH₵45) | GH₵60 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (GH₵25) | GH₵25 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (GH₵34) | GH₵35 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (GH₵15) | GH₵25 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (GH₵18) | GH₵12 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (GH₵129) | GH₵30 | + 330% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 59% more expensive than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $49 (GH₵211) | GH₵167 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (GH₵114) | GH₵45 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (GH₵1,466) | GH₵90 | + 1529% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (GH₵636) | GH₵344 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (GH₵92) | GH₵38 | + 144% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (GH₵28) | GH₵26 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (GH₵47) | GH₵11 | + 342% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $762 (GH₵3,291) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (GH₵1.34) | GH₵3.00 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (GH₵661) | GH₵160 | + 313% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (GH₵60) | GH₵7 | + 755% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 37% more expensive than in Takoradi (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵45,223 (SGD $10,467) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵33,000 in Takoradi.
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