Cost of living in Accra, Ghana

Summary of cost of living in Accra

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $3,197 (GH₵32,846)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $1,652 (GH₵16,976)
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Accra
Current as of Jun 2025.

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Food Update prices
GHS USD
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district GH₵107 ($10)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) GH₵87 ($8)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast GH₵59 ($5.72)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk GH₵30 ($2.91)
12 eggs, large GH₵28 ($2.73)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes GH₵32 ($3.11)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese GH₵104 ($10)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples GH₵38 ($3.65)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes GH₵27 ($2.64)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket GH₵14 ($1.41)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality GH₵103 ($10)
2 liters of coca-cola GH₵23 ($2.19)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day GH₵12 ($1.16)
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Housing Update prices
GHS USD
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area GH₵14,256 ($1,387)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area GH₵8,393 ($817)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat GH₵1,059 ($103)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area GH₵13,289 ($1,293)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area GH₵4,565 ($444)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio GH₵747 ($73)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) GH₵301 ($29)
40” flat screen tv GH₵3,731 ($363)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) GH₵893 ($87)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) GH₵93 ($9)
Hourly rate for cleaning help GH₵75 ($7)
Clothes Update prices
GHS USD
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) GH₵357 ($35)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) GH₵408 ($40)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) GH₵630 ($61)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes GH₵385 ($37)
Transportation Update prices
GHS USD
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new GH₵147,284 ($14,334)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas GH₵13 ($1.28)
Monthly ticket public transport GH₵516 ($50)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) GH₵219 ($21)
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Personal Care Update prices
GHS USD
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) GH₵51 ($5.00)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) GH₵56 ($5.46)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) GH₵591 ($57)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) GH₵41 ($3.99)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) GH₵40 ($3.93)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) GH₵34 ($3.30)
4 rolls of toilet paper GH₵22 ($2.12)
Tube of toothpaste GH₵16 ($1.52)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city GH₵45 ($4.41)
Entertainment Update prices
GHS USD
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub GH₵261 ($25)
2 tickets to the movies GH₵168 ($16)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) GH₵322 ($31)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert GH₵531 ($52)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club GH₵66 ($6)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city GH₵52 ($5.02)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) GH₵16 ($1.60)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb GH₵6,216 ($605)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) GH₵1.98 ($0.19)
1 month of gym membership in business district GH₵550 ($54)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes GH₵29 ($2.86)
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 65 prices entered by 17 different people.
Latest price update: June 19, 2025

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