Cost of living in Ghana compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 25% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵40 (2,723 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵28 (1,891 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵21 (1,463 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵10 (696 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵10 (702 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵13 (917 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵65 (4,446 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵14 (967 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵15 (991 ₦) | 647 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵6 (430 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵50 (3,407 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵12 (847 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵4.80 (328 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵7,313 (499,650 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵6,806 (464,983 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,127 (76,986 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵3,515 (240,141 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,886 (197,150 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵975 (66,635 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 446% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵133 (9,110 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵1,822 (124,460 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵597 (40,792 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵31 (2,125 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵61 (4,161 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 249% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵175 (11,978 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵127 (8,644 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵194 (13,275 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵249 (16,988 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵97,813 (6,682,559 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 273% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵5.23 (357 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵199 (13,589 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵26 (1,810 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵25 (1,727 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵182 (12,401 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵18 (1,230 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵12 (844 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵20 (1,386 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵8 (551 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵5.32 (363 ₦) | 488 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵20 (1,366 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵120 (8,202 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵59 (4,060 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵203 (13,859 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵383 (26,197 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵42 (2,901 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵29 (1,955 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵8 (578 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵1,641 (112,083 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.66 (45 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵296 (20,206 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵16 (1,120 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,453 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria
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