Cost of living in Accra, Ghana vs London, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Accra (Ghana) is 32% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵31 (£3.91) | £11 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵32 (£3.94) | £6 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵32 (£3.98) | £3.43 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵11 (£1.42) | £0.90 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵14 (£1.79) | £2.79 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵17 (£2.05) | £1.92 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵45 (£5.55) | £4.63 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵14 (£1.75) | £2.05 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵11 (£1.41) | £0.80 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵7 (£0.84) | £1.92 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵54 (£7) | £9 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵10 (£1.24) | £2.06 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵6 (£0.80) | £1.08 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Accra (Ghana) is 65% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵6,846 (£850) | £2,574 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵4,424 (£549) | £1,782 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵430 (£53) | £157 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵4,566 (£567) | £1,843 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,320 (£288) | £1,307 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵245 (£30) | £107 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵147 (£18) | £23 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,541 (£191) | £315 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵589 (£73) | £79 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵27 (£3.40) | £5.99 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵36 (£4.51) | £13 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Accra (Ghana) is 57% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵153 (£19) | £77 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵158 (£20) | £36 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵263 (£33) | £82 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵279 (£35) | £96 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 79% | |||
| Transportation in Accra (Ghana) is 79% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵59,581 (£7,396) | £20,856 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵5.00 (£0.62) | £1.18 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵177 (£22) | £144 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | GH₵52 (£7) | £26 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Accra (Ghana) is 60% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵16 (£2.03) | £3.54 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵21 (£2.63) | £8 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵161 (£20) | £105 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵23 (£2.80) | £3.68 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵13 (£1.63) | £2.15 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵24 (£2.97) | £3.22 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵8 (£1.01) | £1.94 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵6 (£0.75) | £1.61 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵23 (£2.91) | £17 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Accra (Ghana) is 63% cheaper than in London (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵125 (£16) | £38 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵59 (£7) | £26 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵275 (£34) | £185 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵245 (£30) | £75 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵29 (£3.61) | £12 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵18 (£2.21) | £3.50 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (£1.01) | £5.66 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵1,740 (£216) | £461 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.41 (£0.05) | £0.14 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵249 (£31) | £57 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵11 (£1.42) | £12 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,956 prices entered by 408 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £8,200 in London you would need to make just about £2,875 (GH₵23,162) in Accra.
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