Cost of living in Accra, Ghana

Summary of cost of living in Accra

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $2,700 (GH₵30,443)
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $1,262 (GH₵14,232)
  • 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 2023.

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Food Update prices
GHS USD
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district GH₵106 ($9)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) GH₵99 ($9)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast GH₵78 ($7)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk GH₵30 ($2.64)
12 eggs, large GH₵38 ($3.40)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes GH₵45 ($4.00)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese GH₵91 ($8)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples GH₵47 ($4.17)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes GH₵25 ($2.26)
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket GH₵11 ($1.02)
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality GH₵116 ($10)
2 liters of coca-cola GH₵21 ($1.86)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day GH₵13 ($1.20)
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Housing Update prices
GHS USD
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area GH₵11,855 ($1,051)
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area GH₵6,480 ($575)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat GH₵395 ($35)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area GH₵2,702 ($240)
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area GH₵1,838 ($163)
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio GH₵228 ($20)
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) GH₵217 ($19)
40” flat screen tv GH₵3,444 ($305)
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) GH₵592 ($52)
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) GH₵58 ($5.18)
Hourly rate for cleaning help GH₵83 ($7)
Clothes Update prices
GHS USD
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) GH₵246 ($22)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) GH₵244 ($22)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) GH₵402 ($36)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes GH₵365 ($32)
Transportation Update prices
GHS USD
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new GH₵186,403 ($16,532)
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas GH₵13 ($1.16)
Monthly ticket public transport GH₵537 ($48)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) GH₵106 ($9)
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Personal Care Update prices
GHS USD
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) GH₵122 ($11)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) GH₵80 ($7)
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) GH₵225 ($20)
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) GH₵38 ($3.37)
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) GH₵35 ($3.06)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) GH₵39 ($3.44)
4 rolls of toilet paper GH₵6 ($0.54)
Tube of toothpaste GH₵17 ($1.54)
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city GH₵41 ($3.63)
Entertainment Update prices
GHS USD
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub GH₵290 ($26)
2 tickets to the movies GH₵97 ($9)
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) GH₵464 ($41)
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert GH₵496 ($44)
1 cocktail drink in downtown club GH₵186 ($16)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city GH₵72 ($6)
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) GH₵14 ($1.25)
Ipad wi-fi 128gb GH₵9,449 ($838)
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) GH₵1.50 ($0.13)
1 month of gym membership in business district GH₵398 ($35)
1 package of marlboro cigarettes GH₵16 ($1.44)
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 232 prices entered by 33 different people.
Latest price update: June 01, 2023

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