- Cost of Living
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- Kano
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- Comparison
Cost of living in Kano, Nigeria compared to Accra, Ghana
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Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kano (Nigeria) is 56% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 867 ₦ (GH₵11) | GH₵38 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,150 ₦ (GH₵14) | GH₵26 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 417 ₦ (GH₵5.22) | GH₵19 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 417 ₦ (GH₵5.22) | GH₵11 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 375 ₦ (GH₵4.69) | GH₵16 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 190 ₦ (GH₵2.38) | GH₵10 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 200 ₦ (GH₵2.50) | GH₵32 | - 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 838 ₦ (GH₵10) | GH₵13 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 313 ₦ (GH₵3.92) | GH₵8 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | GH₵5.41 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | GH₵23 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 258 ₦ (GH₵3.22) | GH₵9 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 276 ₦ (GH₵3.45) | GH₵4.54 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Kano (Nigeria) is 58% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 112,500 ₦ (GH₵1,408) | GH₵12,000 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 35,000 ₦ (GH₵438) | GH₵4,858 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 9,333 ₦ (GH₵117) | GH₵325 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | GH₵2,089 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | GH₵1,403 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | GH₵244 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 9,374 ₦ (GH₵117) | GH₵108 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 50,000 ₦ (GH₵626) | GH₵2,180 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,500 ₦ (GH₵156) | GH₵632 | - 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 250 ₦ (GH₵3.13) | GH₵35 | - 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | GH₵39 | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Kano (Nigeria) is 5% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,500 ₦ (GH₵69) | GH₵172 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | GH₵103 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 ₦ (GH₵376) | GH₵280 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 23,000 ₦ (GH₵288) | GH₵302 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Kano (Nigeria) is 38% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,500,000 ₦ (GH₵18,775) | GH₵53,700 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 114 ₦ (GH₵1.43) | GH₵3.88 | - 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,000 ₦ (GH₵113) | GH₵150 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵47 | - | |
| 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₵1.88) | GH₵20 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,600 ₦ (GH₵33) | GH₵31 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 ₦ (GH₵63) | GH₵163 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 200 ₦ (GH₵2.50) | GH₵24 | - 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | GH₵18 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | GH₵16 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 120 ₦ (GH₵1.50) | GH₵9 | - 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 250 ₦ (GH₵3.13) | GH₵12 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 800 ₦ (GH₵10) | GH₵25 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Kano (Nigeria) is 44% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | GH₵90 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | GH₵54 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | GH₵76 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,500 ₦ (GH₵31) | GH₵236 | - 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 500 ₦ (GH₵6) | GH₵21 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | GH₵13 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 250 ₦ (GH₵3.13) | GH₵7 | - 58% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | GH₵2,394 | - | |
| 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₵63) | GH₵312 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 300 ₦ (GH₵3.76) | GH₵8 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 257 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
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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₵39,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵19,774
(1,579,799 ₦)
in Kano.
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