- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Ghana
- Bucheon
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 82% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩13,438 (GH₵57) | GH₵72 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩7,328 (GH₵31) | GH₵32 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩4,859 (GH₵21) | GH₵16 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,359 (GH₵10) | GH₵10 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩12,656 (GH₵54) | GH₵11 | + 397% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,266 (GH₵27) | GH₵11 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩19,313 (GH₵82) | GH₵39 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,266 (GH₵22) | GH₵17 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (GH₵13) | GH₵10 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,638 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.37 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (GH₵64) | GH₵37 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩9,203 (GH₵39) | GH₵10 | + 287% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩4,125 (GH₵18) | GH₵4.95 | + 255% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 16% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,171,880 (GH₵4,990) | GH₵11,521 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₩1,000,000 (GH₵4,258) | GH₵5,451 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₩190,000 (GH₵809) | GH₵526 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩950,000 (GH₵4,045) | GH₵5,120 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₩750,000 (GH₵3,194) | GH₵2,072 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₩150,000 (GH₵639) | GH₵227 | + 181% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩55,000 (GH₵234) | GH₵100 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩85,000 (GH₵362) | GH₵2,183 | - 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₩100,000 (GH₵426) | GH₵590 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩8,000 (GH₵34) | GH₵38 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩14,000 (GH₵60) | GH₵59 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 247% | |||
| Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 247% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩95,000 (GH₵405) | GH₵154 | + 162% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩100,000 (GH₵426) | GH₵105 | + 307% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩130,000 (GH₵554) | GH₵270 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩220,000 (GH₵937) | GH₵255 | + 268% | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is 106% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩25,000,000 (GH₵106,455) | GH₵42,068 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,550 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.12 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₩80,000 (GH₵341) | GH₵150 | + 127% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵47 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 70% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,750 (GH₵20) | GH₵19 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₩6,000 (GH₵26) | GH₵28 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩20,000 (GH₵85) | GH₵165 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | GH₵21 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩10,000 (GH₵43) | GH₵17 | + 150% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₩10,000 (GH₵43) | GH₵23 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₩7,000 (GH₵30) | GH₵8 | + 269% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₩2,500 (GH₵11) | GH₵11 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩12,000 (GH₵51) | GH₵25 | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is 50% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩15,000 (GH₵64) | GH₵97 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩16,500 (GH₵70) | GH₵56 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩109,000 (GH₵464) | GH₵138 | + 238% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩49,000 (GH₵209) | GH₵222 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩12,000 (GH₵51) | GH₵19 | + 172% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,500 (GH₵19) | GH₵12 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩8,000 (GH₵34) | GH₵8 | + 334% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₩600,000 (GH₵2,555) | GH₵2,204 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.67 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩140,000 (GH₵596) | GH₵257 | + 132% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩4,500 (GH₵19) | GH₵8 | + 138% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 289 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Bucheon (South Korea) is 48% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵47,510
(₩11,157,287)
in Bucheon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵32,000
in Accra.
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