Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 41% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana)
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 25% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Moscow (Russia) | Tamale (Ghana) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| руб 457 (GH₵34) | GH₵20 | 71% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| руб 259 (GH₵20) | GH₵15 | 30% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| руб 142 (GH₵11) | GH₵12 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| руб 71 (GH₵5.35) | GH₵7 | 22% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| руб 99 (GH₵7) | GH₵5.71 | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| руб 154 (GH₵12) | GH₵5.37 | 117% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| руб 320 (GH₵24) | GH₵14 | 79% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| руб 115 (GH₵9) | GH₵6.00 | 45% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| руб 35 (GH₵2.66) | GH₵10 | 73% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| руб 64 (GH₵4.85) | GH₵4.21 | 15% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| руб 625 (GH₵47) | GH₵24 | 94% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| руб 107 (GH₵8) | GH₵5.50 | 46% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| руб 33 (GH₵2.49) | GH₵2.87 | 13% |
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 47% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||
| Moscow (Russia) | Tamale (Ghana) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 100,622 (GH₵7,586) | GH₵4,500 | 69% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 64,046 (GH₵4,829) | GH₵3,000 | 61% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| руб 4,999 (GH₵377) | GH₵203 | 86% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| руб 69,186 (GH₵5,216) | GH₵2,000 | 161% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| руб 38,793 (GH₵2,925) | GH₵1,000 | 192% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| руб 3,016 (GH₵227) | GH₵119 | 92% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| руб 442 (GH₵33) | GH₵150 | 78% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| руб 22,355 (GH₵1,685) | GH₵2,000 | 16% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 6,570 (GH₵495) | GH₵740 | 33% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| руб 656 (GH₵49) | GH₵11 | 353% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| руб 1,311 (GH₵99) | - | - |
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 179% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||
| Moscow (Russia) | Tamale (Ghana) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| руб 6,277 (GH₵473) | GH₵168 | 182% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| руб 2,797 (GH₵211) | GH₵64 | 228% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 5,802 (GH₵437) | GH₵261 | 67% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| руб 8,346 (GH₵629) | GH₵236 | 167% |
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 5% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||
| Moscow (Russia) | Tamale (Ghana) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| руб 1,347,270 (GH₵101,579) | GH₵50,000 | 103% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| руб 48 (GH₵3.58) | GH₵3.81 | 6% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| руб 2,201 (GH₵166) | GH₵200 | 17% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| руб 312 (GH₵23) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 62% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||
| Moscow (Russia) | Tamale (Ghana) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| руб 409 (GH₵31) | GH₵6.00 | 414% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| руб 629 (GH₵47) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| руб 1,805 (GH₵136) | GH₵100 | 36% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| руб 257 (GH₵19) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| руб 195 (GH₵15) | GH₵11 | 33% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| руб 201 (GH₵15) | GH₵5.50 | 176% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| руб 109 (GH₵8) | GH₵3.21 | 156% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| руб 98 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.33 | 71% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 742 (GH₵56) | GH₵20 | 180% |
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 78% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||
| Moscow (Russia) | Tamale (Ghana) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| руб 2,157 (GH₵163) | GH₵37 | 338% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| руб 814 (GH₵61) | GH₵50 | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| руб 5,997 (GH₵452) | GH₵100 | 352% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| руб 3,970 (GH₵299) | GH₵119 | 152% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| руб 590 (GH₵44) | GH₵39 | 14% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| руб 214 (GH₵16) | GH₵5.75 | 181% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| руб 281 (GH₵21) | GH₵4.86 | 336% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| руб 35,820 (GH₵2,701) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| руб 7 (GH₵0.52) | GH₵0.75 | 31% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| руб 5,179 (GH₵390) | GH₵120 | 225% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| руб 168 (GH₵13) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least GH₵19,763 (руб 262,117) in Moscow to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵14,000 in Tamale.