Cost of living in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 5% more expensive than in Techiman (Ghana)
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| Food in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Techiman (Ghana) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| COL$19,795 (GH₵31) | - | - |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| COL$17,767 (GH₵28) | - | - |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| COL$7,068 (GH₵11) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| COL$2,600 (GH₵4.09) | - | - |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| COL$5,078 (GH₵8) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| COL$3,099 (GH₵4.88) | - | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| COL$9,062 (GH₵14) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| COL$5,089 (GH₵8) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| COL$2,417 (GH₵3.80) | - | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| COL$3,448 (GH₵5.43) | - | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| COL$40,452 (GH₵64) | - | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| COL$4,398 (GH₵7) | - | - |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| COL$2,070 (GH₵3.26) | - | - |
| Housing in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 9% cheaper than in Techiman (Ghana) | ||
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Techiman (Ghana) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$2,010,630 (GH₵3,166) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$1,037,440 (GH₵1,633) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| COL$322,532 (GH₵508) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| COL$1,235,390 (GH₵1,945) | GH₵4,000 | 51% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| COL$784,076 (GH₵1,234) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| COL$224,489 (GH₵353) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| COL$78,440 (GH₵123) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| COL$1,137,930 (GH₵1,792) | - | - |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$350,398 (GH₵552) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| COL$14,063 (GH₵22) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| COL$9,111 (GH₵14) | - | - |
| Clothes in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Techiman (Ghana) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| COL$162,843 (GH₵256) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| COL$108,684 (GH₵171) | - | - |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$232,402 (GH₵366) | - | - |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| COL$171,940 (GH₵271) | - | - |
| Transportation in Barranquilla (Colombia) is 30% more expensive than in Techiman (Ghana) | ||
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Techiman (Ghana) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| COL$72,459,200 (GH₵114,081) | GH₵25,000 | 356% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| COL$2,502 (GH₵3.94) | - | - |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| COL$111,722 (GH₵176) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| COL$39,612 (GH₵62) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Techiman (Ghana) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| COL$17,789 (GH₵28) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| COL$16,004 (GH₵25) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| COL$69,186 (GH₵109) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| COL$15,876 (GH₵25) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| COL$11,155 (GH₵18) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| COL$12,897 (GH₵20) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| COL$6,574 (GH₵10) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| COL$4,732 (GH₵7) | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$19,587 (GH₵31) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Barranquilla (Colombia) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||
| Barranquilla (Colombia) | Techiman (Ghana) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| COL$27,072 (GH₵43) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| COL$21,911 (GH₵34) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| COL$84,740 (GH₵133) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| COL$78,425 (GH₵123) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| COL$22,401 (GH₵35) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| COL$6,803 (GH₵11) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| COL$3,450 (GH₵5.43) | - | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| COL$1,589,790 (GH₵2,503) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| COL$173 (GH₵0.27) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| COL$110,929 (GH₵175) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| COL$4,892 (GH₵8) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least GH₵9,226 (COL$5,860,196) in Barranquilla to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵8,800 in Techiman.