Cost of living in Ghana compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 98% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ghana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵132 (13,443 ₦) | 4,522 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵78 (7,946 ₦) | 4,202 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵63 (6,407 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵32 (3,292 ₦) | 1,840 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵43 (4,380 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵45 (4,590 ₦) | 1,668 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵63 (6,386 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵41 (4,202 ₦) | 3,674 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵37 (3,740 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵19 (1,915 ₦) | 887 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵77 (7,802 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵24 (2,460 ₦) | 1,021 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵13 (1,311 ₦) | 1,174 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ghana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵6,785 (690,558 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵5,555 (565,319 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵424 (43,156 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵12,000 (1,221,256 ₦) | 430,695 ₦ | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵4,876 (496,275 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵700 (71,240 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵266 (27,107 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵10,984 (1,117,877 ₦) | 299,211 ₦ | + 274% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵5,476 (557,279 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 1061% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵84 (8,591 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵111 (11,332 ₦) | 2,644 ₦ | + 329% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 31% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ghana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵120 (12,213 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵150 (15,266 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵300 (30,531 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵400 (40,709 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ghana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵96,504 (9,821,332 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵19 (1,977 ₦) | 848 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵450 (45,797 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 159% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 159% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ghana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵61 (6,214 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵54 (5,485 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 210% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵610 (62,049 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 239% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵40 (4,028 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵63 (6,361 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵49 (4,942 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵24 (2,421 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵17 (1,729 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵64 (6,480 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ghana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵170 (17,270 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵199 (20,272 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵224 (22,780 ₦) | 11,400 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵418 (42,490 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵100 (10,142 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵72 (7,295 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵22 (2,199 ₦) | 1,077 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵7,572 (770,651 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵2.24 (228 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵620 (63,111 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 375% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵90 (9,190 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 268% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 484 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria
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