Cost of living in Ghana compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵35 (2,326 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵35 (2,308 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵31 (2,069 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵12 (814 ₦) | 752 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵15 (962 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵15 (968 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵30 (1,997 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵15 (1,020 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵13 (842 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵10 (656 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵50 (3,306 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵9 (597 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵8 (533 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵6,038 (400,281 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵2,556 (169,475 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵451 (29,903 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵2,266 (150,216 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵884 (58,629 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵246 (16,300 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵98 (6,497 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,466 (97,209 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵726 (48,159 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵29 (1,945 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵116 (7,685 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 668% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵127 (8,431 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵115 (7,652 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵196 (13,026 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵311 (20,605 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵59,846 (3,967,392 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵9 (579 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 301% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵166 (11,020 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵37 (2,426 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵56 (3,714 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵205 (13,572 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵17 (1,149 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵14 (954 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵26 (1,691 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵7 (479 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵6 (426 ₦) | 520 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵27 (1,802 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵125 (8,262 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵64 (4,275 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵672 (44,534 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 225% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵750 (49,705 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵28 (1,864 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵11 (730 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵7 (465 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵1,604 (106,309 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵1.44 (96 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 189% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵262 (17,340 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵10 (663 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 928 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria
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