Cost of living in Asunción, Paraguay vs Tamale, Ghana
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Asunción (Paraguay) is 22% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs (GH₵34) | GH₵20 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,616 Gs (GH₵26) | GH₵15 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,213 Gs (GH₵8) | GH₵12 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,150 Gs (GH₵4.46) | GH₵7 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,514 Gs (GH₵10) | GH₵5.71 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,277 Gs (GH₵8) | GH₵5.37 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,469 Gs (GH₵13) | GH₵14 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,811 Gs (GH₵9) | GH₵6.00 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,095 Gs (GH₵5.28) | GH₵10 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,186 Gs (GH₵5.36) | GH₵4.21 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,668 Gs (GH₵27) | GH₵24 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,944 Gs (GH₵9) | GH₵5.50 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,025 Gs (GH₵1.75) | GH₵2.87 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Asunción (Paraguay) is 8% cheaper than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,571,740 Gs (GH₵3,961) | GH₵4,500 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,311,680 Gs (GH₵2,003) | GH₵3,000 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 341,740 Gs (GH₵296) | GH₵203 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,053,990 Gs (GH₵2,646) | GH₵2,000 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,985,430 Gs (GH₵1,720) | GH₵1,000 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 284,512 Gs (GH₵246) | GH₵119 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 77,566 Gs (GH₵67) | GH₵150 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,761,990 Gs (GH₵1,527) | GH₵2,000 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 665,851 Gs (GH₵577) | GH₵740 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,071 Gs (GH₵18) | GH₵11 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,055 Gs (GH₵14) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Asunción (Paraguay) is 65% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 281,099 Gs (GH₵244) | GH₵168 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152,239 Gs (GH₵132) | GH₵64 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 429,196 Gs (GH₵372) | GH₵261 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 290,834 Gs (GH₵252) | GH₵236 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Asunción (Paraguay) is 9% cheaper than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,088,300 Gs (GH₵73,719) | GH₵50,000 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,695 Gs (GH₵4.93) | GH₵3.81 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 151,607 Gs (GH₵131) | GH₵200 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 102,527 Gs (GH₵89) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Asunción (Paraguay) is 45% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,526 Gs (GH₵26) | GH₵6.00 | + 341% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,244 Gs (GH₵34) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,047 Gs (GH₵103) | GH₵100 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 26,882 Gs (GH₵23) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16,110 Gs (GH₵14) | GH₵11 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,753 Gs (GH₵21) | GH₵5.50 | + 274% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,953 Gs (GH₵5.16) | GH₵3.21 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,915 Gs (GH₵8) | GH₵4.33 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,782 Gs (GH₵39) | GH₵20 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Asunción (Paraguay) is 24% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78,512 Gs (GH₵68) | GH₵37 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,469 Gs (GH₵61) | GH₵50 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147,771 Gs (GH₵128) | GH₵100 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 141,737 Gs (GH₵123) | GH₵119 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,231 Gs (GH₵22) | GH₵39 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,832 Gs (GH₵19) | GH₵5.75 | + 229% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,465 Gs (GH₵8) | GH₵4.86 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,531,560 Gs (GH₵3,060) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,118 Gs (GH₵0.97) | GH₵0.75 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 233,519 Gs (GH₵202) | GH₵120 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,043 Gs (GH₵10) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 606 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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