- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Ghana
- Bucheon
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 94% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,438 (GH₵56) | GH₵56 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩7,328 (GH₵30) | GH₵28 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,859 (GH₵20) | GH₵17 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,359 (GH₵10) | GH₵10 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩12,656 (GH₵53) | GH₵11 | + 359% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,266 (GH₵26) | GH₵11 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩19,313 (GH₵80) | GH₵39 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,266 (GH₵22) | GH₵17 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (GH₵12) | GH₵10 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,638 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.37 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (GH₵62) | GH₵29 | + 115% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩9,203 (GH₵38) | GH₵10 | + 277% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,125 (GH₵17) | GH₵4.95 | + 246% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 14% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,171,880 (GH₵4,870) | GH₵11,045 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,000,000 (GH₵4,155) | GH₵5,252 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩190,000 (GH₵790) | GH₵457 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩950,000 (GH₵3,948) | GH₵4,531 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩750,000 (GH₵3,117) | GH₵2,083 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (GH₵623) | GH₵227 | + 174% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩55,000 (GH₵229) | GH₵97 | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩85,000 (GH₵353) | GH₵2,183 | - 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (GH₵416) | GH₵590 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,000 (GH₵33) | GH₵38 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,000 (GH₵58) | GH₵50 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 231% | |||
| Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 231% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩95,000 (GH₵395) | GH₵165 | + 139% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩100,000 (GH₵416) | GH₵104 | + 300% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩130,000 (GH₵540) | GH₵270 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩220,000 (GH₵914) | GH₵282 | + 224% | |
| Transportation | + 102% | |||
| Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is 102% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩25,000,000 (GH₵103,885) | GH₵42,068 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,550 (GH₵6) | GH₵4.04 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩80,000 (GH₵332) | GH₵150 | + 121% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵49 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 61% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,750 (GH₵20) | GH₵20 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,000 (GH₵25) | GH₵28 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (GH₵83) | GH₵153 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | GH₵20 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (GH₵42) | GH₵18 | + 129% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (GH₵42) | GH₵19 | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩7,000 (GH₵29) | GH₵9 | + 217% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,500 (GH₵10) | GH₵12 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (GH₵50) | GH₵26 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is 46% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩15,000 (GH₵62) | GH₵91 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,500 (GH₵69) | GH₵56 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩109,000 (GH₵453) | GH₵74 | + 512% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩49,000 (GH₵204) | GH₵226 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (GH₵50) | GH₵20 | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,500 (GH₵19) | GH₵13 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩8,000 (GH₵33) | GH₵8 | + 323% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩600,000 (GH₵2,493) | GH₵2,070 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩140,000 (GH₵582) | GH₵289 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (GH₵19) | GH₵8 | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 240 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Bucheon (South Korea) is 49% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵50,811
(₩12,227,762)
in Bucheon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵34,000
in Accra.
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