Cost of living in Munich, Germany vs Tamale, Ghana
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Food | + 175% | |||
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Food in Munich (Germany) is 175% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (GH₵80) | GH₵20 | + 296% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (GH₵55) | GH₵15 | + 265% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.52 (GH₵31) | GH₵12 | + 155% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (GH₵7) | GH₵7 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.52 (GH₵17) | GH₵5.71 | + 202% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.93 (GH₵20) | GH₵5.37 | + 274% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 (GH₵38) | GH₵14 | + 179% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 (GH₵18) | GH₵6.00 | + 193% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (GH₵11) | GH₵10 | + 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.21 | + 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (GH₵55) | GH₵24 | + 128% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (GH₵12) | GH₵5.50 | + 113% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (GH₵9) | GH₵2.87 | + 219% | |
Housing | + 211% | |||
Housing in Munich (Germany) is 211% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,197 (GH₵15,036) | GH₵4,500 | + 234% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,773 (GH₵12,130) | GH₵3,000 | + 304% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 (GH₵1,414) | GH₵203 | + 598% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,278 (GH₵8,743) | GH₵2,000 | + 337% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,050 (GH₵7,182) | GH₵1,000 | + 618% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (GH₵758) | GH₵119 | + 540% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (GH₵189) | GH₵150 | + 26% | |
40” flat screen tv | €401 (GH₵2,743) | GH₵2,000 | + 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 (GH₵466) | GH₵740 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.55 (GH₵31) | GH₵11 | + 185% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (GH₵107) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 264% | |||
Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 264% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (GH₵554) | GH₵168 | + 230% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (GH₵287) | GH₵64 | + 346% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (GH₵591) | GH₵261 | + 126% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (GH₵836) | GH₵236 | + 254% | |
Transportation | + 121% | |||
Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 121% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,769 (GH₵148,945) | GH₵50,000 | + 198% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (GH₵9) | GH₵3.81 | + 128% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (GH₵439) | GH₵200 | + 120% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (GH₵129) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 133% | |||
Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 133% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (GH₵46) | GH₵6.00 | + 665% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (GH₵112) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (GH₵364) | GH₵100 | + 264% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (GH₵30) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.91 (GH₵13) | GH₵11 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.60 (GH₵18) | GH₵5.50 | + 224% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (GH₵8) | GH₵3.21 | + 156% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.13 (GH₵8) | GH₵4.33 | + 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (GH₵175) | GH₵20 | + 777% | |
Entertainment | + 155% | |||
Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 155% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (GH₵254) | GH₵37 | + 585% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (GH₵151) | GH₵50 | + 201% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €153 (GH₵1,046) | GH₵100 | + 946% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (GH₵481) | GH₵119 | + 305% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (GH₵70) | GH₵39 | + 79% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 (GH₵25) | GH₵5.75 | + 339% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.10 (GH₵28) | GH₵4.86 | + 478% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €517 (GH₵3,538) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (GH₵1.02) | GH₵0.75 | + 36% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 (GH₵451) | GH₵120 | + 275% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (GH₵46) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 169% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 169% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵37,629 (€5,499) in Munich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵14,000 in Tamale.
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