Umeå Universitet (UMU)

Telephone systems and technology in general are not quite deeloped at home and the very few companies that offer telephone services take advantage to charge high prices. In Sweden, it seems telecommunications technologies are very advanced and this may have resulted in efficient means of providing this service. This may have been translated into lower cost of production which is eventually reflected in the prices. I think the other expenses cost more because the general cost of living in Sweden is higher than Ghana's. I believe this situation is a reflection of the economic prosperity of both countries.

At home I lived with my parents most of the time. I didn't go out as much.

I generally spent more money than in my home country because in France I was leaving at my parents place.

Because it is a Scandinavian country, taxes are very high and in general the life standard is higher than in my home country

Vegetables are quite expensive, travelled a lot. And of course alcohol is really expensive in Scandinavia..don't worry, Swedish people start drinking at home, just do the same!!

I believe it has to do with the standards of living. Back at home, the standards are fairly low and different, but I enjoyed every bit of my stay and was prepared for.