Cost of living in Buenos Aires, Argentina vs Tamale, Ghana

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Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 27% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $658 (GH₵41) | GH₵20 | + 105% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $463 (GH₵29) | GH₵15 | + 93% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $163 (GH₵10) | GH₵12 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $64 (GH₵4.01) | GH₵7 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $149 (GH₵9) | GH₵5.71 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $89 (GH₵5.56) | GH₵5.37 | + 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $286 (GH₵18) | GH₵14 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $104 (GH₵7) | GH₵6.00 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $50 (GH₵3.14) | GH₵10 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $84 (GH₵5.28) | GH₵4.21 | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $299 (GH₵19) | GH₵24 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $147 (GH₵9) | GH₵5.50 | + 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $43 (GH₵2.69) | GH₵2.87 | - 7% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 18% cheaper than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $45,257 (GH₵2,834) | GH₵4,500 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $31,823 (GH₵1,993) | GH₵3,000 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $4,131 (GH₵259) | GH₵203 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $32,967 (GH₵2,064) | GH₵2,000 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $20,481 (GH₵1,282) | GH₵1,000 | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $3,132 (GH₵196) | GH₵119 | + 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,433 (GH₵90) | GH₵150 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | ARS $35,379 (GH₵2,215) | GH₵2,000 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $15,351 (GH₵961) | GH₵740 | + 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $374 (GH₵23) | GH₵11 | + 114% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $247 (GH₵15) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 102% | |||
Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 102% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $3,974 (GH₵249) | GH₵168 | + 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $2,721 (GH₵170) | GH₵64 | + 165% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $7,413 (GH₵464) | GH₵261 | + 78% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $5,709 (GH₵357) | GH₵236 | + 52% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 8% cheaper than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $2,136,520 (GH₵133,773) | GH₵50,000 | + 168% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $69 (GH₵4.29) | GH₵3.81 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $1,279 (GH₵80) | GH₵200 | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $423 (GH₵26) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 30% | |||
Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 30% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $293 (GH₵18) | GH₵6.00 | + 206% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $578 (GH₵36) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,256 (GH₵79) | GH₵100 | - 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $278 (GH₵17) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $160 (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $247 (GH₵15) | GH₵5.50 | + 181% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $120 (GH₵8) | GH₵3.21 | + 134% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $139 (GH₵9) | GH₵4.33 | + 101% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $620 (GH₵39) | GH₵20 | + 94% | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 24% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,426 (GH₵89) | GH₵37 | + 140% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $704 (GH₵44) | GH₵50 | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $2,459 (GH₵154) | GH₵100 | + 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $2,200 (GH₵138) | GH₵119 | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $394 (GH₵25) | GH₵39 | - 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $196 (GH₵12) | GH₵5.75 | + 114% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $165 (GH₵10) | GH₵4.86 | + 112% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $63,053 (GH₵3,948) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $18 (GH₵1.14) | GH₵0.75 | + 52% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $2,279 (GH₵143) | GH₵120 | + 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $175 (GH₵11) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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