Cost of living in Tampa, Florida, United States vs Takoradi, Ghana
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| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (GH₵95) | GH₵41 | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (GH₵47) | GH₵60 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.65 (GH₵21) | GH₵29 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (GH₵5.37) | GH₵8 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.38 (GH₵14) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.84 (GH₵22) | GH₵5.00 | + 344% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (GH₵37) | GH₵98 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.28 (GH₵19) | GH₵15 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.82 (GH₵11) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.98 (GH₵17) | GH₵8 | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (GH₵94) | GH₵80 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.26 (GH₵13) | GH₵9 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (GH₵12) | GH₵7 | + 76% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,008 (GH₵11,597) | GH₵10,892 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,315 (GH₵7,591) | GH₵15,200 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $181 (GH₵1,046) | GH₵1,500 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,415 (GH₵8,174) | GH₵5,700 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,021 (GH₵5,896) | GH₵3,000 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $141 (GH₵817) | GH₵700 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (GH₵316) | GH₵600 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $318 (GH₵1,839) | GH₵4,000 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (GH₵874) | GH₵1,000 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (GH₵65) | GH₵35 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (GH₵111) | GH₵6 | + 1673% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (GH₵278) | GH₵450 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (GH₵254) | GH₵400 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (GH₵547) | GH₵300 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (GH₵577) | GH₵500 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,054 (GH₵138,912) | GH₵35,000 | + 297% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (GH₵3.60) | GH₵3.94 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $59 (GH₵340) | GH₵350 | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (GH₵87) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (GH₵38) | GH₵30 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (GH₵77) | GH₵15 | + 410% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $106 (GH₵611) | GH₵300 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.86 (GH₵34) | GH₵60 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.00 (GH₵17) | GH₵25 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.98 (GH₵23) | GH₵35 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.06 (GH₵23) | GH₵25 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (GH₵10) | GH₵12 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (GH₵132) | GH₵30 | + 339% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (GH₵285) | GH₵167 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (GH₵157) | GH₵45 | + 249% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $247 (GH₵1,426) | GH₵90 | + 1485% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (GH₵431) | GH₵344 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (GH₵72) | GH₵38 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.37 (GH₵31) | GH₵26 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.14 (GH₵30) | GH₵11 | + 179% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $414 (GH₵2,389) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 (GH₵2.38) | GH₵3.00 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (GH₵178) | GH₵160 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (GH₵42) | GH₵7 | + 498% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 441 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tampa, Florida (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Takoradi (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵35,790 ($6,197) in Tampa, Florida to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵32,000 in Takoradi.
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