- 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₵13) | GH₵38 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$15,178 (GH₵22) | GH₵28 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$5,917 (GH₵9) | GH₵19 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,245 (GH₵3.29) | GH₵10 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,054 (GH₵5.94) | GH₵11 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,417 (GH₵3.54) | GH₵11 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$6,370 (GH₵9) | GH₵31 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$3,439 (GH₵5.04) | GH₵15 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,591 (GH₵2.33) | GH₵8 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,350 (GH₵3.44) | GH₵5.25 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$32,500 (GH₵48) | GH₵23 | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,220 (GH₵4.72) | GH₵9 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,857 (GH₵2.72) | GH₵4.32 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Tunja (Colombia) is 67% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | COL$966,667 (GH₵1,416) | GH₵11,197 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | COL$1,075,000 (GH₵1,575) | GH₵4,896 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$190,000 (GH₵278) | GH₵325 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | COL$850,000 (GH₵1,245) | GH₵3,326 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | COL$550,000 (GH₵806) | GH₵1,403 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | COL$155,000 (GH₵227) | GH₵244 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | COL$89,105 (GH₵131) | GH₵108 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,600,000 (GH₵2,344) | GH₵2,180 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$182,800 (GH₵268) | GH₵632 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$11,766 (GH₵17) | GH₵35 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$4,594 (GH₵7) | GH₵38 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Tunja (Colombia) is 10% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | COL$138,000 (GH₵202) | GH₵172 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | COL$84,201 (GH₵123) | GH₵103 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$190,254 (GH₵279) | GH₵280 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$157,500 (GH₵231) | GH₵302 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Tunja (Colombia) is 24% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$43,185,300 (GH₵63,254) | GH₵59,955 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,196 (GH₵3.22) | GH₵3.62 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$66,000 (GH₵97) | GH₵150 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$11,526 (GH₵17) | GH₵46 | - 63% | |
| 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₵25) | GH₵20 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$60,000 (GH₵88) | GH₵31 | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | COL$140,000 (GH₵205) | GH₵160 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$13,324 (GH₵20) | GH₵24 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$10,167 (GH₵15) | GH₵18 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,333 (GH₵15) | GH₵16 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,833 (GH₵9) | GH₵9 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$3,533 (GH₵5.18) | GH₵11 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$11,000 (GH₵16) | GH₵25 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Tunja (Colombia) is 41% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$38,000 (GH₵56) | GH₵73 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,833 (GH₵31) | GH₵54 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$133,750 (GH₵196) | GH₵76 | + 157% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$76,250 (GH₵112) | GH₵229 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$10,000 (GH₵15) | GH₵21 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$3,167 (GH₵4.64) | GH₵13 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,201 (GH₵4.69) | GH₵8 | - 40% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$511,147 (GH₵749) | GH₵812 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$217 (GH₵0.32) | GH₵0.47 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$79,000 (GH₵116) | GH₵312 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | COL$2,384 (GH₵3.49) | GH₵8 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 417 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tunja (Colombia) is 46% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵33,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵17,971
(COL$12,269,471)
in Tunja.
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