Cost of Living Comparison Between Takoradi and Tamale Cost of Living Comparison Between Takoradi and Tamale

😐 Solo nomad: Takoradi is 476.1% more expensive than Tamale without rent, and 658.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Takoradi is 869.2% more expensive than Tamale without rent, and 855.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Takoradi
Tamale
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$4.28 GHS 43.73
$2.98 GHS 30.43
43.62%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$47 GHS 480
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.67 GHS 78.3
$2.4 GHS 24.55
219.58%
Cappuccino
$3.58 GHS 36.59
$1.01 GHS 10.31
254.46%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.94 GHS 9.62
$0.51 GHS 5.21
84.31%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.37 GHS 3.81
$0.37 GHS 3.79
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.52 GHS 15.56
$0.65 GHS 6.61
133.85%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.45 GHS 25
$0.93 GHS 9.51
163.44%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Takoradi
Tamale
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.55 GHS 15.84
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White Bread (500g)
$1.2 GHS 12.26
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.94 GHS 19.81
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Eggs
$2.37 GHS 24.27
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.36 GHS 116
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.7 GHS 48.03
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$3.08 GHS 31.45
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Apples (1kg)
$2.63 GHS 26.85
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Banana (1kg)
$0.93 GHS 9.47
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Oranges (1kg)
$1.24 GHS 12.63
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Tomato (1kg)
$2 GHS 20.45
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Potato (1kg)
$2.53 GHS 25.85
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Onion (1kg)
$2.21 GHS 22.62
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Lettuce (1 head)
$0.77 GHS 7.83
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.3 GHS 3.07
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.59 GHS 16.27
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Wine (Bottle)
$5.85 GHS 59.8
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.35 GHS 3.61
$1.47 GHS 15.03
-76.19%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.95 GHS 19.96
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🚌 Getting Around
Takoradi
Tamale
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
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$1.01 GHS 10.34
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.6 GHS 16.38
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.17 GHS 11.99
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$5.58 GHS 57.1
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.12 GHS 11.4
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$7,918 GHS 80.9K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$9,721 GHS 99.3K
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Takoradi
Tamale
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$55.7 GHS 570
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.04 GHS 133
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$37.96 GHS 388
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Takoradi
Tamale
Difference
Cinema Ticket
$9.82 GHS 100
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Takoradi
Tamale
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$73.8 GHS 754
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,969 GHS 81.4K
$9,912 GHS 101.3K
-19.60%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Takoradi
Tamale
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$14.72 GHS 150
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$18.52 GHS 189
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$29.44 GHS 301
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$41.63 GHS 425
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Takoradi
Tamale
Difference
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
25.4
0
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Last update for Takoradi: October 28, 2025

Last update for Tamale: October 28, 2025

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