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Cost of living in Kano, Nigeria compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Kano (Nigeria) is 63% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 417 ₦ (GH₵5.17) | GH₵56 | - 91% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,150 ₦ (GH₵14) | GH₵28 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 417 ₦ (GH₵5.17) | GH₵17 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 417 ₦ (GH₵5.17) | GH₵10 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | 383 ₦ (GH₵4.75) | GH₵11 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 190 ₦ (GH₵2.36) | GH₵11 | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ (GH₵2.48) | GH₵39 | - 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 838 ₦ (GH₵10) | GH₵17 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 313 ₦ (GH₵3.89) | GH₵10 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | GH₵4.37 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | GH₵29 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 258 ₦ (GH₵3.20) | GH₵10 | - 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 225 ₦ (GH₵2.79) | GH₵4.95 | - 44% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Kano (Nigeria) is 55% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 112,500 ₦ (GH₵1,396) | GH₵11,045 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 32,000 ₦ (GH₵397) | GH₵5,252 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,333 ₦ (GH₵116) | GH₵457 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | GH₵4,531 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | GH₵2,083 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | GH₵227 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 7,750 ₦ (GH₵96) | GH₵97 | - 1% | |
40” flat screen TV | 50,000 ₦ (GH₵620) | GH₵2,183 | - 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,500 ₦ (GH₵155) | GH₵590 | - 74% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 250 ₦ (GH₵3.10) | GH₵38 | - 92% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | GH₵50 | - | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Kano (Nigeria) is 4% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,500 ₦ (GH₵68) | GH₵165 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | GH₵104 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 ₦ (GH₵372) | GH₵270 | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,000 ₦ (GH₵285) | GH₵282 | + 1% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Kano (Nigeria) is 36% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,500,000 ₦ (GH₵18,614) | GH₵42,068 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 119 ₦ (GH₵1.47) | GH₵4.04 | - 64% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000 ₦ (GH₵112) | GH₵150 | - 26% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵49 | - | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Kano (Nigeria) is 44% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 ₦ (GH₵1.86) | GH₵20 | - 91% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,600 ₦ (GH₵32) | GH₵28 | + 17% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 ₦ (GH₵62) | GH₵153 | - 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 ₦ (GH₵2.48) | GH₵20 | - 87% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | GH₵18 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | GH₵19 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 120 ₦ (GH₵1.49) | GH₵9 | - 84% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 250 ₦ (GH₵3.10) | GH₵12 | - 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 ₦ (GH₵10) | GH₵26 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Kano (Nigeria) is 42% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | GH₵91 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | GH₵56 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | GH₵74 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 ₦ (GH₵31) | GH₵226 | - 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 ₦ (GH₵6) | GH₵20 | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | GH₵13 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 ₦ (GH₵3.10) | GH₵8 | - 61% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | GH₵2,070 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 13 ₦ (GH₵0.16) | GH₵0.47 | - 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,000 ₦ (GH₵62) | GH₵289 | - 79% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 ₦ (GH₵3.72) | GH₵8 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kano (Nigeria) is 49% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵30,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵15,203
(1,225,113 ₦)
in Kano.
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