- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Ivory Coast
- Accra
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Accra, Ghana compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 21% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵38 (4,896 Franc) | 9,736 Franc | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵28 (3,605 Franc) | 6,046 Franc | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵19 (2,416 Franc) | 2,474 Franc | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (1,248 Franc) | 1,029 Franc | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵11 (1,370 Franc) | 1,971 Franc | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵11 (1,414 Franc) | 1,150 Franc | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵31 (3,953 Franc) | 5,208 Franc | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (1,954 Franc) | 1,905 Franc | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵8 (1,094 Franc) | 879 Franc | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵5.25 (680 Franc) | 570 Franc | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵23 (2,972 Franc) | 5,597 Franc | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵9 (1,131 Franc) | 1,311 Franc | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.32 (560 Franc) | 366 Franc | + 53% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 12% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵11,197 (1,450,429 Franc) | 1,121,550 Franc | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵4,896 (634,191 Franc) | 648,509 Franc | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵325 (42,102 Franc) | 111,448 Franc | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵3,326 (430,793 Franc) | 614,961 Franc | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵1,403 (181,705 Franc) | 269,404 Franc | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵244 (31,667 Franc) | 51,135 Franc | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵108 (14,042 Franc) | 31,198 Franc | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵2,180 (282,392 Franc) | 374,000 Franc | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵632 (81,926 Franc) | 150,426 Franc | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵35 (4,571 Franc) | 3,106 Franc | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵38 (4,935 Franc) | 6,171 Franc | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 54% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵172 (22,275 Franc) | 32,584 Franc | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵103 (13,401 Franc) | 41,095 Franc | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵280 (36,277 Franc) | 38,980 Franc | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵302 (39,157 Franc) | 48,543 Franc | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 27% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵59,955 (7,766,599 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵3.62 (469 Franc) | 631 Franc | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵150 (19,470 Franc) | 29,118 Franc | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵46 (5,971 Franc) | 4,822 Franc | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 5% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵20 (2,567 Franc) | 3,662 Franc | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵31 (4,067 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵160 (20,755 Franc) | 16,409 Franc | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵24 (3,114 Franc) | 5,148 Franc | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵18 (2,341 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵16 (2,137 Franc) | 2,621 Franc | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵9 (1,201 Franc) | 974 Franc | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵11 (1,464 Franc) | 1,498 Franc | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵25 (3,214 Franc) | 6,572 Franc | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 29% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵73 (9,409 Franc) | 23,114 Franc | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵54 (6,966 Franc) | 7,090 Franc | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵76 (9,893 Franc) | 15,485 Franc | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵229 (29,717 Franc) | 39,028 Franc | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵21 (2,719 Franc) | 5,347 Franc | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵13 (1,732 Franc) | 1,771 Franc | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (1,007 Franc) | 1,474 Franc | - 32% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | GH₵812 (105,170 Franc) | 178,225 Franc | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.47 (61 Franc) | 98 Franc | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵312 (40,414 Franc) | 36,592 Franc | + 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵8 (1,052 Franc) | 915 Franc | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 412 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 21% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,260,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 2,573,677 Franc
(GH₵19,868)
in Accra.
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