- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Sudan
- Accra
- Al-Fashir
- Comparison
Cost of living in Accra, Ghana compared to Al-Fashir, Sudan

Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Accra (Ghana) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵56 (228 Pound) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵28 (112 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵17 (67 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (43 Pound) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | GH₵11 (47 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵11 (44 Pound) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵39 (159 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵17 (68 Pound) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵10 (40 Pound) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵4.37 (18 Pound) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵29 (118 Pound) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵10 (41 Pound) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.95 (20 Pound) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Accra (Ghana) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵11,045 (44,943 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵5,252 (21,369 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵457 (1,859 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵4,531 (18,436 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,083 (8,475 Pound) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵227 (925 Pound) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵97 (393 Pound) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | GH₵2,183 (8,883 Pound) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵590 (2,399 Pound) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵38 (153 Pound) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵50 (205 Pound) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵165 (673 Pound) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵104 (423 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵270 (1,100 Pound) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵282 (1,147 Pound) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 48% | |||
Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 48% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵42,068 (171,174 Pound) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.04 (16 Pound) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵150 (612 Pound) | 100 Pound | + 512% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵49 (200 Pound) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵20 (83 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵28 (112 Pound) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵153 (621 Pound) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵20 (80 Pound) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵18 (74 Pound) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵19 (76 Pound) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵9 (37 Pound) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | GH₵12 (49 Pound) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵26 (107 Pound) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is in Al-Fashir (Sudan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵91 (370 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | GH₵56 (230 Pound) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵74 (301 Pound) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵226 (918 Pound) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵20 (81 Pound) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵13 (54 Pound) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (32 Pound) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵2,070 (8,422 Pound) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.47 (1.92 Pound) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵289 (1,175 Pound) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵8 (32 Pound) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 48% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 48% more expensive than in Al-Fashir (Sudan)
For example, you would need at least 180,845 Pound
(GH₵44,445)
in Accra
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
122,000 Pound
in Al-Fashir.
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