- Cost of Living
- South Korea
- Ghana
- Jeju
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Jeju, South Korea compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Jeju (South Korea) is 29% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₩8,000 (GH₵34) | GH₵72 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₩7,064 (GH₵30) | GH₵32 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₩7,500 (GH₵32) | GH₵17 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₩3,517 (GH₵15) | GH₵10 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₩3,239 (GH₵14) | GH₵11 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₩4,000 (GH₵17) | GH₵11 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₩13,000 (GH₵55) | GH₵39 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₩5,436 (GH₵23) | GH₵17 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₩2,500 (GH₵11) | GH₵10 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₩2,404 (GH₵10) | GH₵4.37 | + 134% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₩42,500 (GH₵181) | GH₵37 | + 393% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | GH₵10 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₩2,200 (GH₵9) | GH₵4.95 | + 89% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Jeju (South Korea) is 36% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₩1,000,000 (GH₵4,255) | GH₵11,521 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | GH₵5,451 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | GH₵526 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₩800,000 (GH₵3,404) | GH₵5,120 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | GH₵2,072 | - | |
| 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₵79) | GH₵100 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₩450,000 (GH₵1,915) | GH₵2,183 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | GH₵590 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₩12,000 (GH₵51) | GH₵38 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₩10,000 (GH₵43) | GH₵59 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Jeju (South Korea) is 98% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₩75,000 (GH₵319) | GH₵154 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₩44,234 (GH₵188) | GH₵105 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₩140,000 (GH₵596) | GH₵270 | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₩150,000 (GH₵638) | GH₵255 | + 150% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Jeju (South Korea) is 68% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₩32,477,000 (GH₵138,181) | GH₵42,068 | + 228% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₩1,966 (GH₵8) | GH₵4.12 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | GH₵150 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵47 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeju (South Korea) is 26% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₩5,333 (GH₵23) | GH₵20 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | GH₵28 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₩15,000 (GH₵64) | GH₵153 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | GH₵20 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₩11,250 (GH₵48) | GH₵18 | + 165% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | GH₵21 | - | |
| 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₵35) | GH₵27 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeju (South Korea) is 30% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₩32,530 (GH₵138) | GH₵97 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₩18,252 (GH₵78) | GH₵54 | + 45% | |
| 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₵349) | GH₵226 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₩7,564 (GH₵32) | GH₵21 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₩5,000 (GH₵21) | GH₵13 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₩4,369 (GH₵19) | GH₵8 | + 136% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | GH₵2,070 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₩100 (GH₵0.43) | GH₵0.47 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₩72,521 (GH₵309) | GH₵263 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₩3,500 (GH₵15) | GH₵8 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 228 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00425
GHS
/
KRW
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Cost of living in Jeju (South Korea) is 11% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵36,567
(₩8,594,446)
in Jeju
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵33,000
in Accra.
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