Cost of living in Curitiba, Brazil vs Tamale, Ghana
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Curitiba (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 25 (GH₵25) | GH₵20 | + 23% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 29 (GH₵29) | GH₵15 | + 92% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (GH₵7) | GH₵12 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.46 (GH₵3.48) | GH₵7 | - 49% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 7 (GH₵7) | GH₵5.71 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.80 (GH₵4.83) | GH₵5.37 | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 15 (GH₵15) | GH₵14 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (GH₵7) | GH₵6.00 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.29 (GH₵3.31) | GH₵10 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.82 (GH₵4.85) | GH₵4.21 | + 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 40 (GH₵40) | GH₵24 | + 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (GH₵7) | GH₵5.50 | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.16 (GH₵3.18) | GH₵2.87 | + 11% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Curitiba (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,385 (GH₵2,400) | GH₵4,500 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,692 (GH₵1,702) | GH₵3,000 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 556 (GH₵559) | GH₵203 | + 176% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,831 (GH₵1,843) | GH₵2,000 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,108 (GH₵1,115) | GH₵1,000 | + 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 236 (GH₵237) | GH₵119 | + 100% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 89 (GH₵90) | GH₵150 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,724 (GH₵1,735) | GH₵2,000 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 467 (GH₵470) | GH₵740 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (GH₵23) | GH₵11 | + 110% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (GH₵18) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 95% | |||
Clothes in Curitiba (Brazil) is 95% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 249 (GH₵251) | GH₵168 | + 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 180 (GH₵181) | GH₵64 | + 182% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 (GH₵340) | GH₵261 | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 236 (GH₵238) | GH₵236 | + 1% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Curitiba (Brazil) is 28% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 110,193 (GH₵110,877) | GH₵50,000 | + 122% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.05 (GH₵4.07) | GH₵3.81 | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 225 (GH₵227) | GH₵200 | + 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 45 (GH₵46) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 49% | |||
Personal Care in Curitiba (Brazil) is 49% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 16 (GH₵16) | GH₵6.00 | + 169% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 69 (GH₵69) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 221 (GH₵223) | GH₵100 | + 123% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (GH₵14) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (GH₵12) | GH₵11 | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (GH₵15) | GH₵5.50 | + 177% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.61 (GH₵5.64) | GH₵3.21 | + 76% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.78 (GH₵3.80) | GH₵4.33 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 40 (GH₵40) | GH₵20 | + 100% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Curitiba (Brazil) is 27% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (GH₵98) | GH₵37 | + 163% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 43 (GH₵43) | GH₵50 | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 309 (GH₵311) | GH₵100 | + 211% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 226 (GH₵227) | GH₵119 | + 91% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (GH₵26) | GH₵39 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 11 (GH₵11) | GH₵5.75 | + 88% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (GH₵10) | GH₵4.86 | + 97% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,499 (GH₵3,520) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.89 (GH₵0.89) | GH₵0.75 | + 19% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 124 (GH₵125) | GH₵120 | + 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (GH₵10) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least GH₵16,852 (R$ 16,749) in Curitiba to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵15,000 in Tamale.
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