Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia vs Techiman, Ghana
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Food | ||||
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Food in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,616 (GH₵31) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,495 (GH₵26) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,385 (GH₵12) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,453 (GH₵3.87) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | COL$5,773 (GH₵9) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,324 (GH₵3.66) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,644 (GH₵12) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,352 (GH₵8) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,017 (GH₵3.18) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,969 (GH₵4.68) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,835 (GH₵56) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,232 (GH₵7) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,307 (GH₵3.64) | - | - | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 4% cheaper than in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,467,040 (GH₵3,889) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,296,840 (GH₵2,044) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$229,491 (GH₵362) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,869,390 (GH₵2,947) | GH₵4,000 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$913,327 (GH₵1,440) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$143,488 (GH₵226) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$86,988 (GH₵137) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$1,192,360 (GH₵1,879) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$360,292 (GH₵568) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,595 (GH₵31) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,248 (GH₵15) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,146 (GH₵256) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$104,230 (GH₵164) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$266,055 (GH₵419) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$245,505 (GH₵387) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 28% more expensive than in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$67,726,800 (GH₵106,750) | GH₵25,000 | + 327% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,474 (GH₵3.90) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | COL$140,321 (GH₵221) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,361 (GH₵42) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,164 (GH₵18) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,272 (GH₵21) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$53,383 (GH₵84) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,174 (GH₵30) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,812 (GH₵20) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,709 (GH₵23) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,550 (GH₵10) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,417 (GH₵9) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$21,216 (GH₵33) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,491 (GH₵67) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,831 (GH₵41) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$83,066 (GH₵131) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$73,939 (GH₵117) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,220 (GH₵33) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,656 (GH₵14) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,810 (GH₵6) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,859,770 (GH₵2,931) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$196 (GH₵0.31) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$92,839 (GH₵146) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,542 (GH₵12) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least GH₵11,749 (COL$7,453,821) in Medellín to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵11,000 in Techiman.
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