- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Ghana
- Tunja
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tunja, Colombia compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tunja (Colombia) is 49% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$8,661 (GH₵14) | GH₵56 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,625 (GH₵25) | GH₵28 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$5,917 (GH₵9) | GH₵17 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,282 (GH₵3.60) | GH₵10 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,443 (GH₵7) | GH₵11 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,140 (GH₵4.96) | GH₵11 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,623 (GH₵10) | GH₵39 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,517 (GH₵5.56) | GH₵17 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,489 (GH₵2.35) | GH₵10 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,300 (GH₵3.63) | GH₵4.37 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,500 (GH₵51) | GH₵29 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,151 (GH₵4.98) | GH₵10 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,070 (GH₵3.27) | GH₵4.95 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Tunja (Colombia) is 66% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$1,000,000 (GH₵1,580) | GH₵11,045 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,025,130 (GH₵1,619) | GH₵5,252 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$190,000 (GH₵300) | GH₵457 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$860,256 (GH₵1,359) | GH₵4,531 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$580,342 (GH₵917) | GH₵2,083 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$155,000 (GH₵245) | GH₵227 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$76,714 (GH₵121) | GH₵97 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,450,000 (GH₵2,291) | GH₵2,183 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$202,333 (GH₵320) | GH₵590 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$10,640 (GH₵17) | GH₵38 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$15,750 (GH₵25) | GH₵50 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Tunja (Colombia) is 34% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$148,149 (GH₵234) | GH₵165 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$96,250 (GH₵152) | GH₵104 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$186,494 (GH₵295) | GH₵270 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$166,000 (GH₵262) | GH₵282 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Tunja (Colombia) is 8% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$49,833,300 (GH₵78,720) | GH₵42,068 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,918 (GH₵4.61) | GH₵4.04 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$71,500 (GH₵113) | GH₵150 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$41,412 (GH₵65) | GH₵49 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Tunja (Colombia) is 12% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$16,750 (GH₵26) | GH₵20 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$60,000 (GH₵95) | GH₵28 | + 243% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$106,857 (GH₵169) | GH₵153 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,324 (GH₵21) | GH₵20 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$9,596 (GH₵15) | GH₵18 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,750 (GH₵17) | GH₵19 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,365 (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,533 (GH₵5.58) | GH₵12 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,000 (GH₵17) | GH₵26 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunja (Colombia) is 38% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$34,128 (GH₵54) | GH₵91 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,717 (GH₵33) | GH₵56 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$115,556 (GH₵183) | GH₵74 | + 147% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$87,115 (GH₵138) | GH₵226 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$11,966 (GH₵19) | GH₵20 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$3,275 (GH₵5.17) | GH₵13 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,692 (GH₵5.83) | GH₵8 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | COL$1,050,000 (GH₵1,659) | GH₵2,070 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$217 (GH₵0.34) | GH₵0.47 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$82,509 (GH₵130) | GH₵289 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$2,775 (GH₵4.38) | GH₵8 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 273 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tunja (Colombia) is 39% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵30,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵18,328
(COL$11,602,516)
in Tunja.
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