Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Ghana is 3.82 times more expensive as compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Ghana and São Tomé and Príncipe. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Ghana and São Tomé and Príncipe.
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 Indicators  | Ghana  | São Tomé and Príncipe  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 1,500 GHS (129 USD) | 1,500 STN (66 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 2,500 GHS (215 USD) | 2,500 STN (110 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 3,500 GHS (301 USD) | 3,500 STN (154 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 1,000 GHS (86 USD) | 1,000 STN (44 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 1,800 GHS (154.80 USD) | 1,800 STN (79.20 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 2,500 GHS (215 USD) | 2,500 STN (110 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 14 % | 1.2 % |
Realtor Commission  | 5 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.5 to 1.0 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Ghana is 1.95 times more expensive than São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Ghana | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 1,500 GHS (129 USD) | 3,000 STN (132 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 200 GHS (17.20 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 250 GHS (21.50 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 100 GHS (8.60 USD) | 90 STN (3.96 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 60 GHS (5.16 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
If you lived in Ghana, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 23.85% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Ghana costs 1.02 times less compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Ghana | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 80 GHS (6.88 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 50 GHS (4.30 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 30 GHS (2.58 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 70 GHS (6.02 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 149.75% more in Ghana compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Ghana | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 8 GHS (0.69 USD) | 4 STN (0.18 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 6 GHS (0.52 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 1.50 GHS (0.13 USD) | 1 STN (0.04 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 3.50 GHS (0.30 USD) | 1.50 STN (0.07 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 10 GHS (0.86 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 25 GHS (2.15 USD) | 10 STN (0.44 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 35 GHS (3.01 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
In Ghana, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 4.89 times more expensive than the cost in São Tomé and Príncipe.
If you lived in Ghana, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 376.59% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Ghana | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 8 GHS (0.69 USD) | 4 STN (0.18 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 6 GHS (0.52 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 7 GHS (0.60 USD) | 3.50 STN (0.15 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 5 GHS (0.43 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 4 GHS (0.34 USD) | 2.50 STN (0.11 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 10 GHS (0.86 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 4.50 GHS (0.39 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 8 GHS (0.69 USD) | 4 STN (0.18 USD) |
If you lived in Ghana, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 3.66 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Ghana | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 30 GHS (2.58 USD) | 12 STN (0.53 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 100 GHS (8.60 USD) | 35 STN (1.54 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 20 GHS (1.72 USD) | 8 STN (0.35 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 7 GHS (0.60 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 3 GHS (0.26 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 30 GHS (2.58 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 35 GHS (3.01 USD) | 12 STN (0.53 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 10 GHS (0.86 USD) | 8 STN (0.35 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 383.49% more in Ghana compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Ghana | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 50 GHS (4.30 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 12 GHS (1.03 USD) | 6 STN (0.26 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 5 GHS (0.43 USD) | 4 STN (0.18 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 7 GHS (0.60 USD) | 6 STN (0.26 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 35 GHS (3.01 USD) | 20 STN (0.88 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 60 GHS (5.16 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
If you lived in Ghana, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 4.08 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Ghana | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 60 GHS (5.16 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 2 GHS (0.17 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | 50 GHS (4.30 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 150 GHS (12.90 USD) | 200 STN (8.80 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 10 GHS (0.86 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 2 GHS (0.17 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 60 GHS (5.16 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 10 GHS (0.86 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 5 GHS (0.43 USD) | 3 STN (0.13 USD) |
If you lived in Ghana, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 2.09 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Ghana | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 35,000 GHS (3,010 USD) | 20,000 STN (880 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 300 GHS (25.80 USD) | 300 STN (13.20 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 200 GHS (17.20 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 500 GHS (43 USD) | 500 STN (22 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 150 GHS (12.90 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 15 % | 8 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 7 GHS (0.60 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 26 GHS (2.24 USD) | 18 STN (0.79 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 3.36 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Ghana compared to that of São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Ghana | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 100 GHS (8.60 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 150 GHS (12.90 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 90 GHS (7.74 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 60 GHS (5.16 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 120 GHS (10.32 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 70 GHS (6.02 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 90 GHS (7.74 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 150 GHS (12.90 USD) | 250 STN (11 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 250 GHS (21.50 USD) | 120 STN (5.28 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 40 GHS (3.44 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 30 GHS (2.58 USD) | 25 STN (1.10 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 15 GHS (1.29 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 200 GHS (17.20 USD) | 200 STN (8.80 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 100 GHS (8.60 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
If you lived in Ghana, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 2.24 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Ghana | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 250 GHS (21.50 USD) | 200 STN (8.80 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 120 GHS (10.32 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 60 GHS (5.16 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 120 GHS (10.32 USD) | 120 STN (5.28 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 200 GHS (17.20 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Haircuts  | 30 GHS (2.58 USD) | 25 STN (1.10 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 70 GHS (6.02 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 10 GHS (0.86 USD) | 5 STN (0.22 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 3 GHS (0.26 USD) | 2 STN (0.09 USD) |
If you lived in Ghana, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 2.71 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Ghana | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 400 GHS (34.40 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 90 GHS (7.74 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 100 GHS (8.60 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 60 GHS (5.16 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 800 GHS (68.80 USD) | 500 STN (22 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 150 GHS (12.90 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 130 GHS (11.18 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 200 GHS (17.20 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 200 GHS (17.20 USD) | 90 STN (3.96 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 120 GHS (10.32 USD) | 70 STN (3.08 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 120 GHS (10.32 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 15 GHS (1.29 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 20 GHS (1.72 USD) | 20 STN (0.88 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 8 GHS (0.69 USD) | 8 STN (0.35 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 9 GHS (0.77 USD) | 8 STN (0.35 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 150 GHS (12.90 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Sportswear  | 70 GHS (6.02 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
If you lived in Ghana, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 3.15 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Ghana | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 50 GHS (4.30 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 80 GHS (6.88 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 100 GHS (8.60 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 2,000 GHS (172 USD) | 600 STN (26.40 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 1,800 GHS (154.80 USD) | 500 STN (22 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 60 GHS (5.16 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 1,500 GHS (129 USD) | 250 STN (11 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 300 GHS (25.80 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 700 GHS (60.20 USD) | 250 STN (11 USD) |
If you lived in Ghana, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 6.61 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Ghana | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 1,500 GHS (129 USD) | 900 STN (39.60 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 2,500 GHS (215 USD) | 1,200 STN (52.80 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 4,000 GHS (344 USD) | 1,500 STN (66 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 7,000 GHS (602 USD) | 2,000 STN (88 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 12,000 GHS (1,032 USD) | 2,500 STN (110 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 18,000 GHS (1,548 USD) | 3,000 STN (132 USD) |
After School Activities  | 300 GHS (25.80 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 600 GHS (51.60 USD) | 250 STN (11 USD) |
Tutoring  | 70 GHS (6.02 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 60 GHS (5.16 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
School Supplies  | 40 GHS (3.44 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
If you lived in Ghana, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 7.76 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Ghana | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 20 GHS (1.72 USD) | 10 STN (0.44 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 40 GHS (3.44 USD) | 20 STN (0.88 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 50 GHS (4.30 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 30 GHS (2.58 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 60 GHS (5.16 USD) | 70 STN (3.08 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 30 GHS (2.58 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 10 GHS (0.86 USD) | 10 STN (0.44 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 20 GHS (1.72 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 40 GHS (3.44 USD) | 25 STN (1.10 USD) |
Bowling  | 15 GHS (1.29 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 10 GHS (0.86 USD) | 10 STN (0.44 USD) |
Video Games  | 70 GHS (6.02 USD) | 40 STN (1.76 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 40 GHS (3.44 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 30 GHS (2.58 USD) | 25 STN (1.10 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 600 GHS (51.60 USD) | 400 STN (17.60 USD) |
If you lived in Ghana, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 2.72 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Ghana | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 300 GHS (25.80 USD) | 200 STN (8.80 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 150 GHS (12.90 USD) | 150 STN (6.60 USD) |
Art Classes  | 50 GHS (4.30 USD) | 30 STN (1.32 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 20 GHS (1.72 USD) | 20 STN (0.88 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 60 GHS (5.16 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 80 GHS (6.88 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 20 GHS (1.72 USD) | 15 STN (0.66 USD) |
Educational Software  | 200 GHS (17.20 USD) | 120 STN (5.28 USD) |
If you lived in Ghana, instead of São Tomé and Príncipe, you would have to pay 2.71 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Ghana | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 4,000 GHS (344 USD) | 3,000 STN (132 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 2,800 GHS (240.80 USD) | 2,000 STN (88 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 60 GHS per hour (5.16 USD) | 33.33 STN per hour (1.47 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 400 GHS (34.40 USD) | 800 STN (35.20 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 12.5 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 6 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions  | 5 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 50 | 50 |
Median Household Income  | 7,000 GHS (602 USD) | 2,000 STN (88 USD) |
If you lived in Ghana, you would earn 3.56 times more salary as compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
Indicators | Ghana | São Tomé and Príncipe |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 150 GHS (12.90 USD) | 100 STN (4.40 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 120 GHS (10.32 USD) | 80 STN (3.52 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 90 GHS (7.74 USD) | 60 STN (2.64 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 80 GHS (6.88 USD) | 50 STN (2.20 USD) |
Professional Services cost 2.97 times more in Ghana, as compared to São Tomé and Príncipe.
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