In Tema, Ghana, a single person typically needs around $368 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $1220 monthly.
Overall living costs in Tema are 61% cheaper than the European benchmark.
Tema is 82% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Tema is, on average, 96% lower than in New York City.
Tema is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by rent & utilities and transport. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
Rent and utilities significantly influence the overall cost of living, making it a considerable factor for residents.
Food costs are 43% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 66% lower than the European benchmark, offering an economical option for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.78 $ |
| Dinner | 31.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.11 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.77 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.63 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.41 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.63 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.28 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.24 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.28 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.26 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.96 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.94 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.44 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.44 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.59 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.27 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 34.4 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.76 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.44 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 33.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.84 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.77 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.39 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 12 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 18 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 41.4 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 49 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 110 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 86 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,281 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,59 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 853 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 22 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 25.01% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 9.42 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.86 $ |
| Haircut | 2.51 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 25.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 19.2 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 95 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,387 $ |