Cost of living in Santiago, Chile vs Tamale, Ghana
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Food | + 98% | |||
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Food in Santiago (Chile) is 98% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$8,894 (GH₵71) | GH₵20 | + 255% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$4,792 (GH₵38) | GH₵15 | + 157% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,825 (GH₵15) | GH₵12 | + 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$834 (GH₵7) | GH₵7 | - 2% | |
12 eggs, large | CH$2,230 (GH₵18) | GH₵5.71 | + 214% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,174 (GH₵9) | GH₵5.37 | + 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$3,725 (GH₵30) | GH₵14 | + 122% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,246 (GH₵10) | GH₵6.00 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$750 (GH₵6) | GH₵10 | - 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$823 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.21 | + 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$4,547 (GH₵37) | GH₵24 | + 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,542 (GH₵12) | GH₵5.50 | + 125% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$426 (GH₵3.42) | GH₵2.87 | + 19% | |
Housing | + 40% | |||
Housing in Santiago (Chile) is 40% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$766,521 (GH₵6,156) | GH₵4,500 | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$487,871 (GH₵3,918) | GH₵3,000 | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$58,627 (GH₵471) | GH₵203 | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$487,293 (GH₵3,913) | GH₵2,000 | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$317,454 (GH₵2,549) | GH₵1,000 | + 155% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$41,321 (GH₵332) | GH₵119 | + 180% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$15,680 (GH₵126) | GH₵150 | - 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | CH$219,482 (GH₵1,763) | GH₵2,000 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$67,023 (GH₵538) | GH₵740 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,314 (GH₵59) | GH₵11 | + 438% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$4,432 (GH₵36) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 111% | |||
Clothes in Santiago (Chile) is 111% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$38,169 (GH₵307) | GH₵168 | + 82% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$21,351 (GH₵171) | GH₵64 | + 167% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$46,520 (GH₵374) | GH₵261 | + 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CH$55,238 (GH₵444) | GH₵236 | + 88% | |
Transportation | + 68% | |||
Transportation in Santiago (Chile) is 68% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$13,604,800 (GH₵109,259) | GH₵50,000 | + 119% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$795 (GH₵6) | GH₵3.81 | + 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | CH$41,470 (GH₵333) | GH₵200 | + 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CH$5,059 (GH₵41) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 135% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago (Chile) is 135% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CH$2,708 (GH₵22) | GH₵6.00 | + 262% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CH$7,090 (GH₵57) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$33,636 (GH₵270) | GH₵100 | + 170% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CH$4,225 (GH₵34) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,887 (GH₵23) | GH₵11 | + 110% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,918 (GH₵23) | GH₵5.50 | + 326% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,733 (GH₵14) | GH₵3.21 | + 334% | |
Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,679 (GH₵13) | GH₵4.33 | + 212% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$11,793 (GH₵95) | GH₵20 | + 374% | |
Entertainment | + 80% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago (Chile) is 80% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$21,111 (GH₵170) | GH₵37 | + 357% | |
2 tickets to the movies | CH$8,787 (GH₵71) | GH₵50 | + 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CH$30,918 (GH₵248) | GH₵100 | + 148% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CH$28,525 (GH₵229) | GH₵119 | + 93% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CH$5,859 (GH₵47) | GH₵39 | + 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,886 (GH₵23) | GH₵5.75 | + 303% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,399 (GH₵19) | GH₵4.86 | + 297% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CH$391,277 (GH₵3,142) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$116 (GH₵0.93) | GH₵0.75 | + 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$47,116 (GH₵378) | GH₵120 | + 215% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$4,080 (GH₵33) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 71% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least GH₵22,188 (CH$2,762,842) in Santiago to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵13,000 in Tamale.
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