Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico vs Tamale, Ghana
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Food | + 191% | |||
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Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 191% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (GH₵77) | GH₵20 | + 283% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (GH₵41) | GH₵15 | + 174% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.57 (GH₵20) | GH₵12 | + 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.76 (GH₵10) | GH₵7 | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.38 (GH₵19) | GH₵5.71 | + 238% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.54 (GH₵26) | GH₵5.37 | + 383% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.57 (GH₵26) | GH₵14 | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.76 (GH₵33) | GH₵6.00 | + 448% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.01 (GH₵17) | GH₵10 | + 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.73 (GH₵10) | GH₵4.21 | + 135% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (GH₵85) | GH₵24 | + 251% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.38 (GH₵8) | GH₵5.50 | + 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (GH₵12) | GH₵2.87 | + 306% | |
Housing | + 94% | |||
Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 94% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,480 (GH₵8,454) | GH₵4,500 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $929 (GH₵5,307) | GH₵3,000 | + 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $166 (GH₵945) | GH₵203 | + 367% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $751 (GH₵4,291) | GH₵2,000 | + 115% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $526 (GH₵3,005) | GH₵1,000 | + 200% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (GH₵698) | GH₵119 | + 489% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (GH₵239) | GH₵150 | + 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | $358 (GH₵2,044) | GH₵2,000 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $92 (GH₵527) | GH₵740 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6 (GH₵35) | GH₵11 | + 223% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (GH₵93) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 186% | |||
Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 186% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (GH₵256) | GH₵168 | + 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (GH₵284) | GH₵64 | + 343% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (GH₵491) | GH₵261 | + 88% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (GH₵514) | GH₵236 | + 118% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 27% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,348 (GH₵144,774) | GH₵50,000 | + 190% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (GH₵4.30) | GH₵3.81 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (GH₵186) | GH₵200 | - 7% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (GH₵106) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 144% | |||
Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 144% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (GH₵36) | GH₵6.00 | + 506% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (GH₵71) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $38 (GH₵219) | GH₵100 | + 119% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.84 (GH₵33) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (GH₵20) | GH₵11 | + 85% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.19 (GH₵24) | GH₵5.50 | + 335% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (GH₵17) | GH₵3.21 | + 433% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.31 (GH₵13) | GH₵4.33 | + 205% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (GH₵131) | GH₵20 | + 554% | |
Entertainment | + 77% | |||
Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 77% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (GH₵210) | GH₵37 | + 465% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $16 (GH₵90) | GH₵50 | + 80% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (GH₵342) | GH₵100 | + 242% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (GH₵396) | GH₵119 | + 233% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (GH₵46) | GH₵39 | + 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.24 (GH₵19) | GH₵5.75 | + 222% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.85 (GH₵16) | GH₵4.86 | + 235% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $462 (GH₵2,637) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (GH₵0.69) | GH₵0.75 | - 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (GH₵201) | GH₵120 | + 67% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (GH₵53) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 94% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 94% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵27,170 ($4,757) in San Juan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵14,000 in Tamale.
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