Cost of living
Eastern Region (Ghana) compared to Tema
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Overview comparison
Eastern Region (Ghana)Tema
Consumer prices in Eastern Region (Ghana) are roughly 10% higher than in Tema.
Cost of living
| Item | Eastern Region (Ghana) | Tema |
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| Total with rent one person | 724 | 439 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,382 | 1,216 |
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| Without rent one person | 449 | 238 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,061 | 767 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 210.89 | 114.41 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 481.75 | 363.92 |
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| Food person | 284 | 150 |
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| Food family | 649 | 449 |
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| Transport person | 76.04 | 28.62 |
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| Transport family | 233.4 | 54.85 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.26 years | 74.1 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Eastern Region (Ghana) | Tema |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.02 | 4.16 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 42.7 | 26.85 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.51 | 3.69 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 | 0.71 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.82 | 0.83 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.54 | 0.65 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Eastern Region (Ghana) | Tema |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 402.8 | 97.02 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 68.49 | 51.11 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 900.05 | 1,044.73 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 258.16 | 106.32 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 25.05 | 11.04 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 41.31 | 16.22 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 51.34 | 47.74 |
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Transportation
| Item | Eastern Region (Ghana) | Tema |
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| Local transport ticket | 22.89 | 22.81 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,571 | 1,844 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 738 | 1,017 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.77 | 1.49 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 28.89% | 32.64% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.31 | 3.27 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.07 | 0.7 |
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Groceries
| Item | Eastern Region (Ghana) | Tema |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.19 | 1.18 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.44 | 1.23 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.81 | 1.29 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.99 | 1.75 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.73 | 2 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.63 | 5.78 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.32 | 1.03 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Eastern Region (Ghana) | Tema |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 28.34 | 9.51 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.01 | 8.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.66 | 39.23 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.06 | 2.47 |
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| Brand Jeans | 13.8 | 15.95 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 31.64 | 23.37 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 49.51 | 79.51 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,393 | 5,950 |
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