Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 7% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | + 42% | |||
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| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 42% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Accra | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵174 (12,358 Franc) | 5,329 Franc | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵76 (5,378 Franc) | 5,428 Franc | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵38 (2,711 Franc) | 3,487 Franc | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵20 (1,450 Franc) | 1,134 Franc | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵18 (1,308 Franc) | 1,521 Franc | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵36 (2,540 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵56 (3,966 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵34 (2,405 Franc) | 1,592 Franc | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵22 (1,546 Franc) | 709 Franc | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵9 (661 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵138 (9,812 Franc) | 5,329 Franc | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵22 (1,524 Franc) | 1,371 Franc | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵7 (485 Franc) | 309 Franc | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 21% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Accra | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵17,025 (1,206,365 Franc) | 1,056,270 Franc | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵8,628 (611,404 Franc) | 512,432 Franc | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,469 (104,074 Franc) | 97,263 Franc | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵15,157 (1,074,001 Franc) | 529,377 Franc | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,871 (203,463 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵663 (47,003 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵418 (29,645 Franc) | 30,029 Franc | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵2,933 (207,806 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵905 (64,148 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵146 (10,359 Franc) | 4,450 Franc | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵39 (2,796 Franc) | 4,667 Franc | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 25% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Accra | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵574 (40,679 Franc) | 29,430 Franc | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵181 (12,825 Franc) | 30,449 Franc | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,069 (75,716 Franc) | 43,938 Franc | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵268 (18,976 Franc) | 48,360 Franc | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 24% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Accra | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵113,290 (8,027,600 Franc) | 12,546,400 Franc | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵11 (762 Franc) | 609 Franc | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵234 (16,587 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵104 (7,387 Franc) | 5,101 Franc | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 15% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Accra | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵17 (1,173 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵33 (2,338 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵187 (13,253 Franc) | 16,122 Franc | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵21 (1,495 Franc) | 4,206 Franc | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵39 (2,780 Franc) | 2,634 Franc | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵34 (2,398 Franc) | 2,058 Franc | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵19 (1,344 Franc) | 890 Franc | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵26 (1,861 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵37 (2,619 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 8% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Accra | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵277 (19,623 Franc) | 19,913 Franc | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵91 (6,420 Franc) | 9,220 Franc | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵269 (19,060 Franc) | 17,457 Franc | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵657 (46,565 Franc) | 31,464 Franc | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵39 (2,786 Franc) | 5,557 Franc | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵30 (2,120 Franc) | 1,757 Franc | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵14 (1,013 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵1,740 (123,297 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.49 (35 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵365 (25,871 Franc) | 38,696 Franc | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵39 (2,786 Franc) | 844 Franc | + 230% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 233 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2022.
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