Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden vs Tamale, Ghana
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Food | + 208% | |||
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Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 208% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 120 kr (GH₵82) | GH₵20 | + 306% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 83 kr (GH₵57) | GH₵15 | + 278% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 58 kr (GH₵40) | GH₵12 | + 227% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (GH₵9) | GH₵7 | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | 37 kr (GH₵25) | GH₵5.71 | + 342% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 kr (GH₵23) | GH₵5.37 | + 320% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 kr (GH₵38) | GH₵14 | + 179% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 28 kr (GH₵19) | GH₵6.00 | + 216% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (GH₵10) | GH₵4.21 | + 148% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 117 kr (GH₵80) | GH₵24 | + 228% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 20 kr (GH₵14) | GH₵5.50 | + 152% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 kr (GH₵8) | GH₵2.87 | + 182% | |
Housing | + 174% | |||
Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 174% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,891 kr (GH₵13,548) | GH₵4,500 | + 201% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,481 kr (GH₵9,863) | GH₵3,000 | + 229% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,074 kr (GH₵731) | GH₵203 | + 261% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 13,791 kr (GH₵9,393) | GH₵2,000 | + 370% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 9,246 kr (GH₵6,297) | GH₵1,000 | + 530% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 705 kr (GH₵480) | GH₵119 | + 305% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 219 kr (GH₵149) | GH₵150 | - 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | 3,590 kr (GH₵2,445) | GH₵2,000 | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 990 kr (GH₵675) | GH₵740 | - 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 kr (GH₵45) | GH₵11 | + 310% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 284 kr (GH₵193) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 262% | |||
Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 262% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 943 kr (GH₵642) | GH₵168 | + 282% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 362 kr (GH₵247) | GH₵64 | + 284% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,018 kr (GH₵693) | GH₵261 | + 165% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,268 kr (GH₵863) | GH₵236 | + 266% | |
Transportation | + 175% | |||
Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 175% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 220,014 kr (GH₵149,850) | GH₵50,000 | + 200% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (GH₵10) | GH₵3.81 | + 156% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 890 kr (GH₵606) | GH₵200 | + 203% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 204 kr (GH₵139) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 146% | |||
Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 146% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 53 kr (GH₵36) | GH₵6.00 | + 505% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (GH₵63) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 kr (GH₵163) | GH₵100 | + 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39 kr (GH₵26) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (GH₵22) | GH₵11 | + 103% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (GH₵24) | GH₵5.50 | + 329% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 kr (GH₵15) | GH₵3.21 | + 356% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (GH₵14) | GH₵4.33 | + 223% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 306 kr (GH₵209) | GH₵20 | + 943% | |
Entertainment | + 158% | |||
Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 158% more expensive than in Tamale (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 430 kr (GH₵293) | GH₵37 | + 690% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 257 kr (GH₵175) | GH₵50 | + 251% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 946 kr (GH₵644) | GH₵100 | + 544% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 886 kr (GH₵603) | GH₵119 | + 408% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 kr (GH₵95) | GH₵39 | + 142% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (GH₵30) | GH₵5.75 | + 418% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (GH₵45) | GH₵4.86 | + 824% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,007 kr (GH₵3,410) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.99 kr (GH₵0.67) | GH₵0.75 | - 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 467 kr (GH₵318) | GH₵120 | + 165% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (GH₵44) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 180% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least GH₵36,369 (53,398 kr) in Stockholm to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵13,000 in Tamale.
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