- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Ghana
- Jeju
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jeju, South Korea compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jeju (South Korea) is 26% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩7,872 (GH₵31) | GH₵43 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩7,064 (GH₵27) | GH₵30 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,500 (GH₵29) | GH₵19 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,804 (GH₵15) | GH₵10 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,239 (GH₵13) | GH₵12 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩4,000 (GH₵16) | GH₵12 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | GH₵37 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,436 (GH₵21) | GH₵15 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩2,500 (GH₵10) | GH₵10 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,404 (GH₵9) | GH₵5.32 | + 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩42,500 (GH₵165) | GH₵26 | + 530% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | GH₵9 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩1,400 (GH₵5.44) | GH₵5.42 | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Jeju (South Korea) is 35% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,000,000 (GH₵3,882) | GH₵11,197 | - 65% | |
| 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₵3,106) | GH₵3,366 | - 8% | |
| 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 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩450,000 (GH₵1,747) | 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₵47) | GH₵35 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩10,000 (GH₵39) | GH₵38 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Jeju (South Korea) is 70% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩75,000 (GH₵291) | GH₵172 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩44,234 (GH₵172) | GH₵103 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩117,500 (GH₵456) | GH₵280 | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩150,000 (GH₵582) | GH₵302 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Jeju (South Korea) is 52% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩32,477,000 (GH₵126,087) | GH₵60,367 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,966 (GH₵8) | GH₵3.62 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | GH₵150 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵46 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeju (South Korea) is 16% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩4,000 (GH₵16) | 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 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeju (South Korea) is 21% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩32,530 (GH₵126) | GH₵73 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,252 (GH₵71) | GH₵54 | + 32% | |
| 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₵318) | GH₵229 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,564 (GH₵29) | GH₵21 | + 40% | |
| 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 | + 118% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | GH₵812 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩100 (GH₵0.39) | GH₵0.47 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩72,521 (GH₵282) | GH₵312 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,285 (GH₵13) | GH₵8 | + 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 328 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Jeju (South Korea) is about the same as in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵34,243
(₩8,820,251)
in Jeju
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵33,000
in Accra.
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