Cost of living in São Paulo, Brazil vs Tamale, Ghana
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Food | + 34% | |||
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Food in São Paulo (Brazil) is 34% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 35 (GH₵36) | GH₵20 | + 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 27 (GH₵28) | GH₵15 | + 86% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (GH₵9) | GH₵12 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.98 (GH₵4.08) | GH₵7 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (GH₵10) | GH₵5.71 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (GH₵7) | GH₵5.37 | + 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 21 (GH₵22) | GH₵14 | + 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 9 (GH₵9) | GH₵6.00 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.91 (GH₵5.04) | GH₵10 | - 49% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.91 (GH₵5.04) | GH₵4.21 | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 46 (GH₵47) | GH₵24 | + 92% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (GH₵8) | GH₵5.50 | + 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.96 (GH₵4.06) | GH₵2.87 | + 41% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in São Paulo (Brazil) is 7% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 4,169 (GH₵4,280) | GH₵4,500 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,657 (GH₵2,728) | GH₵3,000 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 445 (GH₵456) | GH₵203 | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 3,207 (GH₵3,293) | GH₵2,000 | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,837 (GH₵1,886) | GH₵1,000 | + 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 299 (GH₵307) | GH₵119 | + 159% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 80 (GH₵82) | GH₵150 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,701 (GH₵1,746) | GH₵2,000 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 473 (GH₵485) | GH₵740 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 22 (GH₵23) | GH₵11 | + 109% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (GH₵18) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 130% | |||
Clothes in São Paulo (Brazil) is 130% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 234 (GH₵241) | GH₵168 | + 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 229 (GH₵235) | GH₵64 | + 266% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 (GH₵347) | GH₵261 | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 270 (GH₵278) | GH₵236 | + 18% | |
Transportation | + 41% | |||
Transportation in São Paulo (Brazil) is 41% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 98,114 (GH₵100,728) | GH₵50,000 | + 101% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.35 (GH₵4.46) | GH₵3.81 | + 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 269 (GH₵276) | GH₵200 | + 38% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 33 (GH₵34) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 53% | |||
Personal Care in São Paulo (Brazil) is 53% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (GH₵17) | GH₵6.00 | + 191% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 48 (GH₵49) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 193 (GH₵198) | GH₵100 | + 98% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 17 (GH₵17) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (GH₵12) | GH₵11 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (GH₵15) | GH₵5.50 | + 170% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (GH₵8) | GH₵3.21 | + 136% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.52 (GH₵4.64) | GH₵4.33 | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 54 (GH₵56) | GH₵20 | + 179% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in São Paulo (Brazil) is 44% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 117 (GH₵120) | GH₵37 | + 223% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 66 (GH₵68) | GH₵50 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 248 (GH₵255) | GH₵100 | + 155% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 208 (GH₵213) | GH₵119 | + 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 30 (GH₵31) | GH₵39 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (GH₵11) | GH₵5.75 | + 83% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (GH₵12) | GH₵4.86 | + 152% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,538 (GH₵3,632) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.16 (GH₵1.20) | GH₵0.75 | + 59% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 156 (GH₵160) | GH₵120 | + 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 10 (GH₵11) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 34% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in São Paulo (Brazil) is 34% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵20,040 (R$ 19,520) in São Paulo to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵15,000 in Tamale.
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