- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Ghana
- Bucheon
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bucheon, South Korea compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucheon (South Korea) is 18% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩6,000 (GH₵23) | GH₵43 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩6,000 (GH₵23) | GH₵30 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩3,000 (GH₵12) | GH₵19 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩2,200 (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩10,000 (GH₵39) | GH₵12 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩6,000 (GH₵23) | GH₵12 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩14,000 (GH₵54) | GH₵37 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,000 (GH₵19) | GH₵15 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩3,000 (GH₵12) | GH₵10 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩1,000 (GH₵3.86) | GH₵5.32 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩15,000 (GH₵58) | GH₵26 | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₩1,500 (GH₵5.78) | GH₵9 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,000 (GH₵8) | GH₵5.42 | + 42% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Bucheon (South Korea) is 38% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩800,000 (GH₵3,085) | GH₵11,197 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | GH₵4,896 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | GH₵325 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | GH₵3,366 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | GH₵1,403 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | GH₵244 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | GH₵108 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | GH₵2,180 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | GH₵632 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | GH₵35 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | GH₵38 | - | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Bucheon (South Korea) is 18% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | GH₵172 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩40,000 (GH₵154) | GH₵103 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | GH₵280 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | GH₵302 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Bucheon (South Korea) is in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | GH₵60,367 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | GH₵3.62 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | GH₵150 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵46 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Bucheon (South Korea) is 1% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩6,000 (GH₵23) | GH₵20 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | GH₵31 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | GH₵160 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | GH₵24 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | GH₵18 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | GH₵16 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | GH₵9 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | GH₵11 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | GH₵25 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Bucheon (South Korea) is 9% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | GH₵73 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩19,000 (GH₵73) | GH₵54 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₩18,000 (GH₵69) | GH₵76 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩38,000 (GH₵147) | GH₵229 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | GH₵21 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩4,250 (GH₵16) | GH₵13 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | GH₵8 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | GH₵812 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩130,000 (GH₵501) | GH₵312 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | GH₵8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 312 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
KRW
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Cost of living in Bucheon (South Korea) is 9% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵32,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵28,965
(₩7,512,349)
in Bucheon.
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