Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Tamale, Ghana
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| Food | + 291% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 291% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (GH₵106) | GH₵20 | + 426% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (GH₵53) | GH₵15 | + 255% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.91 (GH₵34) | GH₵12 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (GH₵6) | GH₵7 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.11 (GH₵24) | GH₵5.71 | + 313% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.01 (GH₵29) | GH₵5.37 | + 436% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (GH₵42) | GH₵14 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.17 (GH₵24) | GH₵6.00 | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.90 (GH₵11) | GH₵10 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.37 (GH₵25) | GH₵4.21 | + 496% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (GH₵94) | GH₵24 | + 287% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.26 (GH₵13) | GH₵5.50 | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.15 (GH₵18) | GH₵2.87 | + 529% | |
| Housing | + 340% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 340% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,802 (GH₵21,832) | GH₵4,500 | + 385% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,690 (GH₵15,448) | GH₵3,000 | + 415% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $150 (GH₵864) | GH₵203 | + 326% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,617 (GH₵15,029) | GH₵2,000 | + 651% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,791 (GH₵10,281) | GH₵1,000 | + 928% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $106 (GH₵608) | GH₵119 | + 413% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (GH₵318) | GH₵150 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $304 (GH₵1,745) | GH₵2,000 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $243 (GH₵1,398) | GH₵740 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (GH₵75) | GH₵11 | + 591% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (GH₵129) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 175% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 175% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (GH₵340) | GH₵168 | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (GH₵229) | GH₵64 | + 256% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (GH₵478) | GH₵261 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 (GH₵709) | GH₵236 | + 200% | |
| Transportation | + 196% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 196% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,142 (GH₵150,110) | GH₵50,000 | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (GH₵4.73) | GH₵3.81 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $128 (GH₵737) | GH₵200 | + 269% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (GH₵151) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 361% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 361% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (GH₵51) | GH₵6.00 | + 754% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (GH₵135) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $176 (GH₵1,008) | GH₵100 | + 908% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (GH₵49) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.62 (GH₵27) | GH₵11 | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (GH₵40) | GH₵5.50 | + 620% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.84 (GH₵28) | GH₵3.21 | + 766% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.37 (GH₵14) | GH₵4.33 | + 214% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (GH₵176) | GH₵20 | + 778% | |
| Entertainment | + 286% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 286% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (GH₵364) | GH₵37 | + 881% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (GH₵189) | GH₵50 | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $402 (GH₵2,310) | GH₵100 | + 2210% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $135 (GH₵775) | GH₵119 | + 552% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $18 (GH₵103) | GH₵39 | + 165% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.29 (GH₵30) | GH₵5.75 | + 428% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (GH₵48) | GH₵4.86 | + 883% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $398 (GH₵2,286) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (GH₵2.77) | GH₵0.75 | + 270% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $93 (GH₵532) | GH₵120 | + 343% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (GH₵86) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 276% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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