Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia vs Takoradi, Ghana
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Food | - 43% | |||
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Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 43% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,190 (GH₵30) | GH₵41 | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,495 (GH₵26) | GH₵60 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,385 (GH₵12) | GH₵29 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,453 (GH₵3.83) | GH₵8 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,773 (GH₵9) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,324 (GH₵3.63) | GH₵5.00 | - 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,644 (GH₵12) | GH₵98 | - 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,352 (GH₵8) | GH₵15 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,017 (GH₵3.15) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,969 (GH₵4.64) | GH₵8 | - 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,835 (GH₵56) | GH₵80 | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,232 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,307 (GH₵3.60) | GH₵7 | - 49% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 69% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,474,730 (GH₵3,866) | GH₵10,892 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,305,840 (GH₵2,040) | GH₵15,200 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$229,491 (GH₵358) | GH₵1,500 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,717,380 (GH₵2,683) | GH₵5,700 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$913,327 (GH₵1,427) | GH₵3,000 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$143,488 (GH₵224) | GH₵700 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$86,988 (GH₵136) | GH₵600 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,192,360 (GH₵1,862) | GH₵4,000 | - 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$360,292 (GH₵563) | GH₵1,000 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,595 (GH₵31) | GH₵35 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$11,306 (GH₵18) | GH₵6 | + 183% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 49% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,146 (GH₵253) | GH₵450 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$104,230 (GH₵163) | GH₵400 | - 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$266,055 (GH₵416) | GH₵300 | + 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$245,505 (GH₵383) | GH₵500 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 12% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$67,726,800 (GH₵105,789) | GH₵35,000 | + 202% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,474 (GH₵3.87) | GH₵3.94 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$140,321 (GH₵219) | GH₵350 | - 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,361 (GH₵41) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 43% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,164 (GH₵17) | GH₵30 | - 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,272 (GH₵21) | GH₵15 | + 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$53,383 (GH₵83) | GH₵300 | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,174 (GH₵30) | GH₵60 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,812 (GH₵20) | GH₵25 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,709 (GH₵23) | GH₵35 | - 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,661 (GH₵10) | GH₵25 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,417 (GH₵8) | GH₵12 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$22,049 (GH₵34) | GH₵30 | + 15% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 52% cheaper than in Takoradi (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,491 (GH₵66) | GH₵167 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,831 (GH₵40) | GH₵45 | - 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$83,066 (GH₵130) | GH₵90 | + 44% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$73,906 (GH₵115) | GH₵344 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,220 (GH₵33) | GH₵38 | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,656 (GH₵14) | GH₵26 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,810 (GH₵5.95) | GH₵11 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,859,770 (GH₵2,905) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$196 (GH₵0.31) | GH₵3.00 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$92,839 (GH₵145) | GH₵160 | - 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,542 (GH₵12) | GH₵7 | + 68% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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