- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Ghana
- Jeju
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jeju, South Korea compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jeju (South Korea) is 35% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,872 (GH₵30) | GH₵38 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩7,064 (GH₵27) | GH₵28 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,500 (GH₵29) | GH₵19 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,804 (GH₵15) | GH₵11 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,239 (GH₵12) | GH₵13 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩4,000 (GH₵15) | GH₵10 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | GH₵32 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,436 (GH₵21) | GH₵13 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩2,500 (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,404 (GH₵9) | GH₵5.25 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩42,500 (GH₵164) | GH₵23 | + 598% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | GH₵11 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,400 (GH₵5.40) | GH₵4.30 | + 26% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Jeju (South Korea) is 33% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,000,000 (GH₵3,857) | GH₵11,197 | - 66% | |
| 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 | ₩800,000 (GH₵3,086) | GH₵3,025 | + 2% | |
| 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) | ₩22,000 (GH₵85) | GH₵108 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩450,000 (GH₵1,736) | GH₵2,180 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | GH₵632 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩12,000 (GH₵46) | GH₵35 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩10,000 (GH₵39) | GH₵38 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Jeju (South Korea) is 69% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩75,000 (GH₵289) | GH₵172 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩44,234 (GH₵171) | GH₵103 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩117,500 (GH₵453) | GH₵280 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩150,000 (GH₵579) | GH₵302 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Jeju (South Korea) is 54% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩32,477,000 (GH₵125,264) | GH₵53,700 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,966 (GH₵8) | GH₵3.67 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | GH₵150 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵46 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeju (South Korea) is 17% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,000 (GH₵15) | GH₵20 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | GH₵31 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩18,663 (GH₵72) | GH₵160 | - 55% | |
| 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 | ₩8,303 (GH₵32) | GH₵25 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeju (South Korea) is 19% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩32,530 (GH₵125) | GH₵73 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,252 (GH₵70) | GH₵54 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | GH₵76 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩82,010 (GH₵316) | GH₵229 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,564 (GH₵29) | GH₵21 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,079 (GH₵20) | GH₵13 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,369 (GH₵17) | GH₵8 | + 117% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | GH₵812 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩100 (GH₵0.39) | GH₵0.47 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩72,521 (GH₵280) | GH₵312 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,285 (GH₵13) | GH₵8 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 332 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.00386
GHS
/
KRW
Do you live in Accra? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in London is 10% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in Vladivostok is 48% cheaper than in Guam
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in London is 253% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in Jakarta is 54% cheaper than in Melbourne
- Cost of living in Toronto is 21% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Madrid is 4% cheaper than in Barcelona
- Cost of living in Lisbon is 8% cheaper than in Rio
- Cost of living in London is about the same as in Sydney
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Jinju (South Korea)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Beirut (Lebanon)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Yosu (South Korea)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Miyazaki (Japan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Algiers (Algeria)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bucharest (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kochi (Japan)
Cost of living in Jeju (South Korea) is 6% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵38,293
(₩9,928,115)
in Jeju
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵36,000
in Accra.
Recent Prices Added
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Mogadishu costs 200 S (17 minutes ago)
- 1 lb of boneless chicken breast in Boise, Idaho costs $5.51 (26 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Casablanca costs 1,000 Dirham (28 minutes ago)
- 1 month of gym membership in business district in Beijing costs 元8,000 (about 2 hours ago)
- Public transport in Sydney costs AU$150 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in San Diego, California costs $2,541 (about 2 hours ago)