Cost of living in Ankara (Turkey) is 5% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 643 prices entered by 75 different people.
| Food in Ankara (Turkey) is 12% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ankara (Turkey) | Tamale (Ghana) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 49TL (GH₵35) | GH₵20 | 72% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 28TL (GH₵20) | GH₵15 | 34% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 12TL (GH₵9) | GH₵12 | 29% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 5.62TL (GH₵4.00) | GH₵7 | 42% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 14TL (GH₵10) | GH₵5.71 | 70% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 7TL (GH₵5.05) | GH₵5.37 | 6% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 23TL (GH₵17) | GH₵14 | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 7TL (GH₵4.76) | GH₵6.00 | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 2.51TL (GH₵1.79) | GH₵10 | 82% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 13TL (GH₵9) | GH₵4.21 | 123% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 61TL (GH₵44) | GH₵24 | 79% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 7TL (GH₵4.98) | GH₵5.50 | 9% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 2.06TL (GH₵1.47) | GH₵2.87 | 49% |
| Housing in Ankara (Turkey) is 23% cheaper than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||
| Ankara (Turkey) | Tamale (Ghana) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 3,580TL (GH₵2,547) | GH₵4,500 | 43% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 2,026TL (GH₵1,441) | GH₵3,000 | 52% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 736TL (GH₵524) | GH₵203 | 158% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,787TL (GH₵1,983) | GH₵2,000 | 1% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,391TL (GH₵990) | GH₵1,000 | 1% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 580TL (GH₵413) | GH₵119 | 248% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 75TL (GH₵53) | GH₵150 | 65% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 2,459TL (GH₵1,750) | GH₵2,000 | 13% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 631TL (GH₵449) | GH₵740 | 39% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 36TL (GH₵25) | GH₵11 | 133% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 28TL (GH₵20) | - | - |
| Clothes in Ankara (Turkey) is 56% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||
| Ankara (Turkey) | Tamale (Ghana) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 266TL (GH₵190) | GH₵168 | 13% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 195TL (GH₵139) | GH₵64 | 116% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 472TL (GH₵336) | GH₵261 | 28% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 333TL (GH₵237) | GH₵236 | 0% |
| Transportation in Ankara (Turkey) is 13% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||
| Ankara (Turkey) | Tamale (Ghana) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 247,472TL (GH₵176,071) | GH₵50,000 | 252% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 7TL (GH₵4.98) | GH₵3.81 | 31% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 135TL (GH₵96) | GH₵200 | 52% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 34TL (GH₵24) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Ankara (Turkey) is 47% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||
| Ankara (Turkey) | Tamale (Ghana) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 16TL (GH₵11) | GH₵6.00 | 85% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 19TL (GH₵14) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 246TL (GH₵175) | GH₵100 | 75% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 19TL (GH₵13) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 19TL (GH₵13) | GH₵11 | 21% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 17TL (GH₵12) | GH₵5.50 | 116% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 10TL (GH₵7) | GH₵3.21 | 122% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 17TL (GH₵12) | GH₵4.33 | 185% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 38TL (GH₵27) | GH₵20 | 34% |
| Entertainment in Ankara (Turkey) is 16% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||
| Ankara (Turkey) | Tamale (Ghana) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 124TL (GH₵88) | GH₵37 | 137% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 42TL (GH₵30) | GH₵50 | 41% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 147TL (GH₵104) | GH₵100 | 4% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 282TL (GH₵201) | GH₵119 | 69% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 54TL (GH₵38) | GH₵39 | 2% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 16TL (GH₵11) | GH₵5.75 | 99% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 24TL (GH₵17) | GH₵4.86 | 245% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 4,021TL (GH₵2,861) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.67TL (GH₵0.48) | GH₵0.75 | 36% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 184TL (GH₵131) | GH₵120 | 9% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 18TL (GH₵13) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least GH₵14,684 (20,638TL) in Ankara to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵14,000 in Tamale.