Cost of living in Singapore vs Techiman, Ghana
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Food | ||||
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Food in Singapore is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $11 (GH₵48) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $8 (GH₵34) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $5.49 (GH₵23) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $2.99 (GH₵13) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $3.49 (GH₵15) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.43 (GH₵15) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (GH₵69) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $4.28 (GH₵18) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $2.50 (GH₵11) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.98 (GH₵21) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $31 (GH₵132) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.87 (GH₵12) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.29 (GH₵10) | - | - | |
Housing | + 34% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 34% more expensive than in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $3,613 (GH₵15,463) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $2,710 (GH₵11,596) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $153 (GH₵653) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $2,879 (GH₵12,319) | GH₵4,000 | + 208% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $1,772 (GH₵7,584) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $94 (GH₵402) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $43 (GH₵186) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $658 (GH₵2,814) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $186 (GH₵795) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $11 (GH₵49) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $18 (GH₵79) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Singapore is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $109 (GH₵468) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $50 (GH₵215) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $132 (GH₵564) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $190 (GH₵813) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 165% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 165% more expensive than in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $118,218 (GH₵505,909) | GH₵25,000 | + 1924% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.19 (GH₵9) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $97 (GH₵416) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $13 (GH₵57) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Singapore is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $11 (GH₵46) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $13 (GH₵57) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $57 (GH₵243) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $10 (GH₵45) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.79 (GH₵25) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $8 (GH₵34) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.44 (GH₵15) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $4.21 (GH₵18) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $30 (GH₵128) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Singapore is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $49 (GH₵209) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $26 (GH₵113) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $339 (GH₵1,452) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $147 (GH₵630) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $21 (GH₵91) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $6 (GH₵27) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (GH₵47) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $762 (GH₵3,260) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (GH₵1.33) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $153 (GH₵655) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $14 (GH₵59) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 80% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 80% more expensive than in Techiman (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵84,470 (SGD $19,739) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵47,000 in Techiman.
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