Cost of living in Accra, Ghana vs Lomé, Togo
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Accra (Ghana) is 13% more expensive than in Lomé (Togo) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵31 (2,933 Franc) | 4,172 Franc | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵32 (2,958 Franc) | 2,519 Franc | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵32 (2,990 Franc) | 2,254 Franc | + 33% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵11 (1,066 Franc) | 1,063 Franc | + 0% | |
12 eggs, large | GH₵14 (1,343 Franc) | 1,143 Franc | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵17 (1,542 Franc) | 532 Franc | + 190% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵45 (4,171 Franc) | 2,607 Franc | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵14 (1,310 Franc) | 1,405 Franc | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵11 (1,060 Franc) | 1,989 Franc | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵7 (634 Franc) | 652 Franc | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵54 (5,079 Franc) | 2,888 Franc | + 76% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵10 (933 Franc) | 859 Franc | + 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵6 (603 Franc) | 283 Franc | + 113% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 24% more expensive than in Lomé (Togo) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵6,846 (638,013 Franc) | 302,172 Franc | + 111% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵4,424 (412,293 Franc) | 126,795 Franc | + 225% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵430 (40,049 Franc) | 47,376 Franc | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵4,566 (425,502 Franc) | 225,032 Franc | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,320 (216,222 Franc) | 104,395 Franc | + 107% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵245 (22,795 Franc) | 19,558 Franc | + 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵147 (13,742 Franc) | 27,096 Franc | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,541 (143,650 Franc) | 400,000 Franc | - 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵589 (54,902 Franc) | 116,242 Franc | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵27 (2,551 Franc) | 2,083 Franc | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵36 (3,389 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 29% cheaper than in Lomé (Togo) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵153 (14,247 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵158 (14,766 Franc) | 12,650 Franc | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵263 (24,542 Franc) | 38,285 Franc | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵279 (25,984 Franc) | 32,500 Franc | - 20% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 60% cheaper than in Lomé (Togo) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵59,581 (5,552,908 Franc) | 30,596,400 Franc | - 82% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵5.00 (466 Franc) | 591 Franc | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵177 (16,458 Franc) | 35,359 Franc | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵52 (4,884 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 30% | |||
Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 30% cheaper than in Lomé (Togo) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵16 (1,524 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | - 39% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵21 (1,978 Franc) | 5,500 Franc | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵161 (15,025 Franc) | 12,500 Franc | + 20% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵23 (2,104 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵13 (1,227 Franc) | 2,267 Franc | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵24 (2,226 Franc) | 2,400 Franc | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵8 (759 Franc) | 927 Franc | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | GH₵6 (562 Franc) | 1,150 Franc | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵23 (2,184 Franc) | 2,250 Franc | - 3% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 8% cheaper than in Lomé (Togo) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵125 (11,677 Franc) | 10,454 Franc | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | GH₵59 (5,502 Franc) | 4,955 Franc | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵275 (25,627 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵245 (22,873 Franc) | 23,625 Franc | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵29 (2,708 Franc) | 6,250 Franc | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵18 (1,662 Franc) | 1,087 Franc | + 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (757 Franc) | 607 Franc | + 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵1,740 (162,170 Franc) | 134,000 Franc | + 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.41 (38 Franc) | 65 Franc | - 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵249 (23,203 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵11 (1,068 Franc) | 950 Franc | + 12% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Accra (Ghana) is 21% cheaper than in Lomé (Togo)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 959,000 Franc in Lomé you would need to make just about 757,342 Franc (GH₵8,126) in Accra.
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