Cost of living in Accra, Ghana vs Libreville, Gabon
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Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Accra (Ghana) is 44% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵31 (2,933 Franc) | 13,139 Franc | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵32 (2,958 Franc) | 5,083 Franc | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵32 (2,990 Franc) | 1,575 Franc | + 90% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵11 (1,066 Franc) | 949 Franc | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | GH₵14 (1,343 Franc) | 1,667 Franc | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵17 (1,542 Franc) | 2,271 Franc | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵45 (4,171 Franc) | 7,500 Franc | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵14 (1,310 Franc) | 1,954 Franc | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵11 (1,060 Franc) | 1,680 Franc | - 37% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵7 (634 Franc) | 635 Franc | - 0% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵54 (5,079 Franc) | 8,166 Franc | - 38% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵10 (933 Franc) | 1,456 Franc | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵6 (603 Franc) | 1,395 Franc | - 57% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 56% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵6,846 (637,987 Franc) | 1,188,640 Franc | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵4,424 (412,276 Franc) | 822,727 Franc | - 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵430 (40,048 Franc) | 147,987 Franc | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵4,566 (425,485 Franc) | 730,435 Franc | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,320 (216,213 Franc) | 629,897 Franc | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵245 (22,794 Franc) | 139,911 Franc | - 84% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵147 (13,741 Franc) | 40,379 Franc | - 66% | |
40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,541 (143,644 Franc) | 541,667 Franc | - 73% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵589 (54,900 Franc) | 162,500 Franc | - 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵27 (2,550 Franc) | 5,300 Franc | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵36 (3,388 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 72% | |||
Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 72% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵153 (14,246 Franc) | 85,000 Franc | - 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵158 (14,766 Franc) | 49,273 Franc | - 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵263 (24,541 Franc) | 69,237 Franc | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵279 (25,983 Franc) | 56,652 Franc | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 56% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵59,581 (5,552,680 Franc) | 17,087,200 Franc | - 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵5.00 (466 Franc) | 611 Franc | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵177 (16,458 Franc) | 42,874 Franc | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵52 (4,884 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 55% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵16 (1,524 Franc) | 7,375 Franc | - 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵21 (1,978 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵161 (15,025 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | + 0% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵23 (2,103 Franc) | 2,400 Franc | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵13 (1,227 Franc) | 2,863 Franc | - 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵24 (2,226 Franc) | 2,387 Franc | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵8 (759 Franc) | 2,675 Franc | - 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | GH₵6 (562 Franc) | 1,356 Franc | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵23 (2,184 Franc) | 6,018 Franc | - 64% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 52% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵125 (11,677 Franc) | 21,899 Franc | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | GH₵59 (5,502 Franc) | 6,766 Franc | - 19% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵275 (25,626 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵245 (22,872 Franc) | 46,810 Franc | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵29 (2,708 Franc) | 6,600 Franc | - 59% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵18 (1,662 Franc) | 3,200 Franc | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (757 Franc) | 1,449 Franc | - 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵1,740 (162,163 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | + 170% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.41 (38 Franc) | 300 Franc | - 87% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵249 (23,202 Franc) | 47,500 Franc | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵11 (1,068 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 7% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 54% cheaper than in Libreville (Gabon)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 3,490,000 Franc in Libreville you would need to make just about 1,598,412 Franc (GH₵17,151) in Accra.
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