Cost of living in Barranquilla, Colombia vs Takoradi, Ghana
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 41% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,795 (GH₵31) | GH₵41 | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$15,733 (GH₵25) | GH₵60 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,251 (GH₵11) | GH₵29 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,745 (GH₵4.34) | GH₵8 | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,158 (GH₵8) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,099 (GH₵4.90) | GH₵5.00 | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$8,792 (GH₵14) | GH₵98 | - 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,089 (GH₵8) | GH₵15 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,196 (GH₵3.47) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$3,699 (GH₵5.84) | GH₵8 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$40,452 (GH₵64) | GH₵80 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,040 (GH₵6) | GH₵9 | - 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,070 (GH₵3.27) | GH₵7 | - 54% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 73% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$1,982,350 (GH₵3,131) | GH₵10,892 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,078,740 (GH₵1,704) | GH₵15,200 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$300,263 (GH₵474) | GH₵1,500 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,235,390 (GH₵1,951) | GH₵5,700 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$739,966 (GH₵1,169) | GH₵3,000 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$212,927 (GH₵336) | GH₵700 | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$76,560 (GH₵121) | GH₵600 | - 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,060,840 (GH₵1,676) | GH₵4,000 | - 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$350,398 (GH₵553) | GH₵1,000 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$14,063 (GH₵22) | GH₵35 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,111 (GH₵14) | GH₵6 | + 130% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 49% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,843 (GH₵257) | GH₵450 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$108,684 (GH₵172) | GH₵400 | - 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$232,402 (GH₵367) | GH₵300 | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$171,940 (GH₵272) | GH₵500 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 20% | |||
Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 20% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$72,459,200 (GH₵114,455) | GH₵35,000 | + 227% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,502 (GH₵3.95) | GH₵3.94 | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$109,230 (GH₵173) | GH₵350 | - 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$40,221 (GH₵64) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 42% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$17,789 (GH₵28) | GH₵30 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$16,004 (GH₵25) | GH₵15 | + 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$69,186 (GH₵109) | GH₵300 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$15,876 (GH₵25) | GH₵60 | - 58% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$11,248 (GH₵18) | GH₵25 | - 29% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$12,897 (GH₵20) | GH₵35 | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,574 (GH₵10) | GH₵25 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,476 (GH₵7) | GH₵12 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$19,587 (GH₵31) | GH₵30 | + 3% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 54% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$27,072 (GH₵43) | GH₵167 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$21,347 (GH₵34) | GH₵45 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$84,740 (GH₵134) | GH₵90 | + 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$78,425 (GH₵124) | GH₵344 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$22,401 (GH₵35) | GH₵38 | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$6,803 (GH₵11) | GH₵26 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,584 (GH₵5.66) | GH₵11 | - 47% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,589,790 (GH₵2,511) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$173 (GH₵0.27) | GH₵3.00 | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$110,929 (GH₵175) | GH₵160 | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$4,892 (GH₵8) | GH₵7 | + 10% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require GH₵35,000 in Takoradi you would need to make just about GH₵16,575 (COL$10,493,106) in Barranquilla.
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