Cost of living in Accra, Ghana vs Cape Coast, Ghana
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Food | + 34% | |||
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Food in Accra (Ghana) is 34% more expensive than in Cape Coast (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵31 | GH₵45 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵32 | GH₵12 | + 175% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵32 | GH₵11 | + 202% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵11 | GH₵5.37 | + 113% | |
12 eggs, large | GH₵14 | GH₵9 | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵17 | GH₵9 | + 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵45 | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵14 | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵11 | GH₵10 | + 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵7 | GH₵5.51 | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵54 | GH₵40 | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵10 | GH₵13 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵6 | GH₵5.00 | + 29% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Accra (Ghana) is about the same as in Cape Coast (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵6,846 | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵4,424 | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵430 | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵4,566 | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,320 | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵245 | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵147 | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,541 | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵589 | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵27 | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵36 | - | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 4% more expensive than in Cape Coast (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵153 | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵158 | GH₵150 | + 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵263 | GH₵200 | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵279 | - | - | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 21% more expensive than in Cape Coast (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵59,581 | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵5.00 | GH₵5.30 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵177 | GH₵100 | + 77% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵52 | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is about the same as in Cape Coast (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵16 | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵21 | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵161 | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵23 | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵13 | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵24 | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵8 | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | GH₵6 | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵23 | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is about the same as in Cape Coast (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵125 | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | GH₵59 | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵275 | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵245 | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵29 | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵18 | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵1,740 | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.41 | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵249 | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵11 | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 24% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 24% more expensive than in Cape Coast (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵23,609 in Accra to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with GH₵19,000 in Cape Coast.
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