- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Ghana
- Jeju
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jeju, South Korea compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Jeju (South Korea) is 37% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,000 (GH₵33) | GH₵56 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩7,064 (GH₵29) | GH₵28 | + 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,500 (GH₵31) | GH₵17 | + 87% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,517 (GH₵15) | GH₵10 | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | ₩3,239 (GH₵13) | GH₵11 | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩4,000 (GH₵17) | GH₵11 | + 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,000 (GH₵54) | GH₵39 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,436 (GH₵23) | GH₵17 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩2,500 (GH₵10) | GH₵10 | + 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,404 (GH₵10) | GH₵4.37 | + 128% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩42,500 (GH₵176) | GH₵29 | + 506% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | GH₵10 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,200 (GH₵9) | GH₵4.95 | + 84% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Jeju (South Korea) is 34% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,000,000 (GH₵4,140) | GH₵11,045 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | GH₵5,252 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | GH₵457 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩800,000 (GH₵3,312) | GH₵4,531 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | GH₵2,083 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | GH₵227 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₩18,500 (GH₵77) | GH₵97 | - 21% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₩450,000 (GH₵1,863) | GH₵2,183 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | GH₵590 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩12,000 (GH₵50) | GH₵38 | + 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩10,000 (GH₵41) | GH₵50 | - 18% | |
Clothes | + 89% | |||
Clothes in Jeju (South Korea) is 89% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩75,000 (GH₵311) | GH₵165 | + 88% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩44,234 (GH₵183) | GH₵104 | + 76% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩140,000 (GH₵580) | GH₵270 | + 114% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩150,000 (GH₵621) | GH₵282 | + 120% | |
Transportation | + 65% | |||
Transportation in Jeju (South Korea) is 65% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩32,477,000 (GH₵134,466) | GH₵42,068 | + 220% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,966 (GH₵8) | GH₵4.04 | + 101% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | GH₵150 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵49 | - | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Jeju (South Korea) is 19% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,333 (GH₵22) | GH₵20 | + 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | GH₵28 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩15,000 (GH₵62) | GH₵153 | - 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | GH₵20 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩11,250 (GH₵47) | GH₵18 | + 157% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | GH₵19 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | GH₵9 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | GH₵12 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₩8,303 (GH₵34) | GH₵26 | + 31% | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Jeju (South Korea) is 26% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩32,530 (GH₵135) | GH₵91 | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,252 (GH₵76) | GH₵56 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | GH₵74 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₩82,010 (GH₵340) | GH₵226 | + 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,564 (GH₵31) | GH₵20 | + 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,000 (GH₵21) | GH₵13 | + 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,369 (GH₵18) | GH₵8 | + 130% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | GH₵2,070 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩100 (GH₵0.41) | GH₵0.47 | - 12% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩72,521 (GH₵300) | GH₵289 | + 4% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,500 (GH₵14) | GH₵8 | + 82% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00414
GHS
/
KRW
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Cost of living in Jeju (South Korea) is 12% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵39,050
(₩9,431,499)
in Jeju
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵35,000
in Accra.
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