Cost of living in Salvador, Brazil vs Wa, Ghana
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Salvador (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (GH₵30) | GH₵9 | + 237% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 24 (GH₵25) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (GH₵11) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 4.67 (GH₵4.86) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 8 (GH₵8) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.00 (GH₵4.16) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (GH₵18) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 7 (GH₵7) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.31 (GH₵4.48) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.42 (GH₵4.60) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (GH₵40) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.80 (GH₵6) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.91 (GH₵3.03) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Salvador (Brazil) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,654 (GH₵2,761) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,622 (GH₵1,688) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 261 (GH₵272) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,751 (GH₵1,821) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,153 (GH₵1,200) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 254 (GH₵265) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 71 (GH₵74) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,634 (GH₵1,700) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 511 (GH₵531) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 (GH₵15) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (GH₵13) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Salvador (Brazil) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 163 (GH₵170) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 197 (GH₵205) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 272 (GH₵284) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 231 (GH₵240) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Salvador (Brazil) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 83,113 (GH₵86,477) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.64 (GH₵4.83) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 235 (GH₵245) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 30 (GH₵31) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Salvador (Brazil) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 19 (GH₵20) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 31 (GH₵32) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 153 (GH₵159) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 14 (GH₵15) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (GH₵10) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (GH₵16) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.69 (GH₵4.88) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.81 (GH₵3.97) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (GH₵36) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Salvador (Brazil) is about the same as in Wa (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 80 (GH₵83) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 45 (GH₵47) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 187 (GH₵195) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 163 (GH₵169) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (GH₵19) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (GH₵10) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (GH₵9) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,426 (GH₵3,565) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.29 (GH₵1.34) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 122 (GH₵127) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (GH₵11) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Salvador (Brazil) is 12% more expensive than in Wa (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵9,377 (R$ 9,013) in Salvador to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵8,400 in Wa.
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