Cost of living in Budapest, Hungary vs Tamale, Ghana
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Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in Budapest (Hungary) is 49% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,101 Ft (GH₵40) | GH₵20 | + 100% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,649 Ft (GH₵32) | GH₵15 | + 110% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 698 Ft (GH₵13) | GH₵12 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 270 Ft (GH₵5.18) | GH₵7 | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | 604 Ft (GH₵12) | GH₵5.71 | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 679 Ft (GH₵13) | GH₵5.37 | + 142% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,033 Ft (GH₵20) | GH₵14 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 420 Ft (GH₵8) | GH₵6.00 | + 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 289 Ft (GH₵5.54) | GH₵10 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 249 Ft (GH₵4.77) | GH₵4.21 | + 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,762 Ft (GH₵34) | GH₵24 | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 456 Ft (GH₵9) | GH₵5.50 | + 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 164 Ft (GH₵3.14) | GH₵2.87 | + 9% | |
Housing | + 46% | |||
Housing in Budapest (Hungary) is 46% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 330,928 Ft (GH₵6,337) | GH₵4,500 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 212,341 Ft (GH₵4,066) | GH₵3,000 | + 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 46,534 Ft (GH₵891) | GH₵203 | + 340% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 205,802 Ft (GH₵3,941) | GH₵2,000 | + 97% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 140,425 Ft (GH₵2,689) | GH₵1,000 | + 169% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,341 Ft (GH₵581) | GH₵119 | + 390% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,220 Ft (GH₵81) | GH₵150 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | 123,339 Ft (GH₵2,362) | GH₵2,000 | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,823 Ft (GH₵495) | GH₵740 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,496 Ft (GH₵48) | GH₵11 | + 338% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,269 Ft (GH₵43) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 182% | |||
Clothes in Budapest (Hungary) is 182% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 25,510 Ft (GH₵489) | GH₵168 | + 191% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 11,228 Ft (GH₵215) | GH₵64 | + 235% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,895 Ft (GH₵496) | GH₵261 | + 90% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,057 Ft (GH₵499) | GH₵236 | + 112% | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in Budapest (Hungary) is 35% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,787,470 Ft (GH₵129,979) | GH₵50,000 | + 160% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 383 Ft (GH₵7) | GH₵3.81 | + 92% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,851 Ft (GH₵189) | GH₵200 | - 6% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,326 Ft (GH₵64) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 120% | |||
Personal Care in Budapest (Hungary) is 120% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,313 Ft (GH₵44) | GH₵6.00 | + 638% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,807 Ft (GH₵54) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,799 Ft (GH₵360) | GH₵100 | + 260% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,092 Ft (GH₵21) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 835 Ft (GH₵16) | GH₵11 | + 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 770 Ft (GH₵15) | GH₵5.50 | + 168% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 456 Ft (GH₵9) | GH₵3.21 | + 172% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 502 Ft (GH₵10) | GH₵4.33 | + 122% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,068 Ft (GH₵78) | GH₵20 | + 290% | |
Entertainment | + 39% | |||
Entertainment in Budapest (Hungary) is 39% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,006 Ft (GH₵134) | GH₵37 | + 261% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 3,687 Ft (GH₵71) | GH₵50 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,290 Ft (GH₵331) | GH₵100 | + 231% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,649 Ft (GH₵204) | GH₵119 | + 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,237 Ft (GH₵43) | GH₵39 | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 660 Ft (GH₵13) | GH₵5.75 | + 120% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 492 Ft (GH₵9) | GH₵4.86 | + 94% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 155,377 Ft (GH₵2,975) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 27 Ft (GH₵0.52) | GH₵0.75 | - 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 11,262 Ft (GH₵216) | GH₵120 | + 79% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,435 Ft (GH₵27) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 50% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least GH₵22,514 (1,175,692 Ft) in Budapest to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵15,000 in Tamale.
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