- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Ivory Coast
- Accra
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Accra, Ghana compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 10% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵56 (6,775 Franc) | 8,082 Franc | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵28 (3,338 Franc) | 5,468 Franc | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵17 (2,004 Franc) | 2,622 Franc | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (1,268 Franc) | 1,220 Franc | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵11 (1,385 Franc) | 1,997 Franc | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵11 (1,316 Franc) | 1,014 Franc | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵39 (4,711 Franc) | 5,060 Franc | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵17 (2,007 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵10 (1,178 Franc) | 882 Franc | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵4.37 (528 Franc) | 575 Franc | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵29 (3,510 Franc) | 5,978 Franc | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵10 (1,225 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.95 (598 Franc) | 390 Franc | + 53% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 15% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵11,045 (1,334,619 Franc) | 1,214,960 Franc | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵5,252 (634,570 Franc) | 647,896 Franc | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵457 (55,204 Franc) | 98,988 Franc | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵4,531 (547,458 Franc) | 580,986 Franc | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,083 (251,659 Franc) | 273,843 Franc | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵227 (27,459 Franc) | 47,867 Franc | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵97 (11,682 Franc) | 33,552 Franc | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵2,183 (263,782 Franc) | 348,222 Franc | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵590 (71,231 Franc) | 144,453 Franc | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵38 (4,545 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵50 (6,086 Franc) | 9,000 Franc | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 60% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵165 (19,971 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵104 (12,558 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵270 (32,660 Franc) | 41,972 Franc | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵282 (34,052 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 35% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵42,068 (5,083,110 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.04 (488 Franc) | 602 Franc | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵150 (18,162 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵49 (5,947 Franc) | 4,983 Franc | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 14% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵20 (2,458 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵28 (3,337 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵153 (18,432 Franc) | 17,051 Franc | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵20 (2,389 Franc) | 5,473 Franc | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵18 (2,190 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵19 (2,271 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵9 (1,107 Franc) | 943 Franc | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (1,465 Franc) | 1,543 Franc | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵26 (3,170 Franc) | 7,235 Franc | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 28% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵91 (10,982 Franc) | 21,244 Franc | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵56 (6,818 Franc) | 7,906 Franc | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵74 (8,947 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵226 (27,248 Franc) | 44,925 Franc | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵20 (2,393 Franc) | 5,657 Franc | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵13 (1,609 Franc) | 1,829 Franc | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (950 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵2,070 (250,082 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.47 (57 Franc) | 97 Franc | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵289 (34,880 Franc) | 38,140 Franc | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵8 (963 Franc) | 889 Franc | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 333 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 23% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,550,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 2,750,401 Franc
(GH₵22,762)
in Accra.
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