Cost of Living Comparison Between Ghana and Singapore 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Singapore is 169.5% higher than in Ghana (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Singapore is 263.3% higher than in Ghana | |
| Rent Prices in Singapore are 638.4% higher than in Ghana | |
| Restaurant Prices in Singapore are 87.5% higher than in Ghana | |
| Groceries Prices in Singapore are 121.9% higher than in Ghana | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Singapore is 429.4% higher than in Ghana | |
Restaurants | Ghana Edit |
Singapore Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
3.66 $ (4.92 S$) |
10.40 $ (14.00 S$) |
+184.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
42.77 $ (57.56 S$) |
74.31 $ (100.00 S$) |
+73.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
7.86 $ (10.57 S$) |
7.43 $ (10.00 S$) |
-5.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.29 $ (1.74 S$) |
8.92 $ (12.00 S$) |
+589.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
2.20 $ (2.95 S$) |
8.17 $ (11.00 S$) |
+272.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.74 $ (3.69 S$) |
4.65 $ (6.25 S$) |
+69.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.89 $ (1.20 S$) |
1.71 $ (2.29 S$) |
+91.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.33 $ (0.45 S$) |
1.22 $ (1.64 S$) |
+266.7 % |
Markets | Ghana Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
10.49 $ (14.12 S$) |
10.64 $ (14.32 S$) |
+1.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.21 $ (1.63 S$) |
2.00 $ (2.69 S$) |
+65.4 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.01 $ (1.36 S$) |
1.24 $ (1.67 S$) |
+22.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.27 $ (3.06 S$) |
3.22 $ (4.33 S$) |
+41.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.17 $ (4.26 S$) |
7.79 $ (10.49 S$) |
+146.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.02 $ (2.72 S$) |
4.73 $ (6.36 S$) |
+133.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.17 $ (2.91 S$) |
9.20 $ (12.37 S$) |
+324.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.24 $ (1.67 S$) |
1.97 $ (2.66 S$) |
+58.8 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.58 $ (0.78 S$) |
1.34 $ (1.80 S$) |
+130.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.70 $ (0.95 S$) |
1.90 $ (2.55 S$) |
+169.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.14 $ (1.54 S$) |
1.27 $ (1.71 S$) |
+11.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.27 $ (1.70 S$) |
1.07 $ (1.44 S$) |
-15.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.84 $ (1.13 S$) |
0.98 $ (1.33 S$) |
+16.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.76 $ (1.02 S$) |
1.77 $ (2.38 S$) |
+132.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.53 $ (0.72 S$) |
1.51 $ (2.03 S$) |
+184.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
5.53 $ (7.44 S$) |
22.29 $ (30.00 S$) |
+303.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.08 $ (1.46 S$) |
4.08 $ (5.49 S$) |
+276.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.84 $ (2.48 S$) |
5.15 $ (6.93 S$) |
+179.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.60 $ (2.15 S$) |
12.56 $ (16.90 S$) |
+687.1 % |
Transportation | Ghana Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.00 $ (1.34 S$) |
1.49 $ (2.00 S$) |
+49.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
27.80 $ (37.41 S$) |
89.17 $ (120.00 S$) |
+220.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.42 $ (1.91 S$) |
3.42 $ (4.60 S$) |
+140.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
1.99 $ (2.68 S$) |
1.20 $ (1.61 S$) |
-39.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
4.34 $ (5.84 S$) |
15.53 $ (20.90 S$) |
+257.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.16 $ (5.60 S$) |
8.07 $ (10.86 S$) |
+93.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
8,000.00 $ (10,765.60 S$) |
133,759.38 $ (180,000.00 S$) |
+1,572.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
10,160.67 $ (13,673.22 S$) |
118,628.82 $ (159,638.80 S$) |
+1,067.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ghana Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
51.16 $ (68.84 S$) |
158.18 $ (212.87 S$) |
+209.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
13.41 $ (18.04 S$) |
17.79 $ (23.94 S$) |
+32.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
42.60 $ (57.33 S$) |
35.71 $ (48.06 S$) |
-16.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ghana Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
33.32 $ (44.83 S$) |
107.18 $ (144.24 S$) |
+221.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
14.35 $ (19.32 S$) |
11.71 $ (15.76 S$) |
-18.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
9.13 $ (12.29 S$) |
11.15 $ (15.00 S$) |
+22.0 % |
Childcare | Ghana Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
77.86 $ (104.78 S$) |
1,136.01 $ (1,528.74 S$) |
+1,359.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
6,371.71 $ (8,574.41 S$) |
27,297.77 $ (36,734.62 S$) |
+328.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ghana Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
15.37 $ (20.69 S$) |
76.27 $ (102.64 S$) |
+396.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
20.33 $ (27.36 S$) |
42.35 $ (57.00 S$) |
+108.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
31.10 $ (41.86 S$) |
100.89 $ (135.77 S$) |
+224.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
43.47 $ (58.50 S$) |
114.22 $ (153.70 S$) |
+162.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Ghana Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
474.53 $ (638.58 S$) |
2,991.48 $ (4,025.64 S$) |
+530.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
141.44 $ (190.33 S$) |
2,137.41 $ (2,876.32 S$) |
+1,411.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
947.36 $ (1,274.86 S$) |
5,819.59 $ (7,831.43 S$) |
+514.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
401.89 $ (540.82 S$) |
3,561.96 $ (4,793.33 S$) |
+786.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ghana Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
372.99 $ (501.93 S$) |
2,043.97 $ (2,750.57 S$) |
+448.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
232.26 $ (312.55 S$) |
1,334.00 $ (1,795.16 S$) |
+474.4 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ghana Edit |
Singapore Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
196.04 $ (263.81 S$) |
3,770.83 $ (5,074.41 S$) |
+1,823.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 25.33 | 3.24 | -87.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 47 | 366 |
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