- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ghana compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵61 (4,607 ₦) | 2,384 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵33 (2,487 ₦) | 2,064 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵23 (1,733 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵11 (866 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵10 (770 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵8 (623 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵43 (3,279 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵13 (954 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵11 (829 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵5.10 (389 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵37 (2,836 ₦) | 2,416 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵10 (753 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵5.08 (386 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵8,649 (658,487 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵3,444 (262,163 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵423 (32,174 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,834 (444,144 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,314 (176,194 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵350 (26,683 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵197 (14,984 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵1,519 (115,663 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵404 (30,749 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵18 (1,405 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵16 (1,239 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵181 (13,779 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵176 (13,384 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵275 (20,928 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵215 (16,390 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵142,204 (10,826,394 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.62 (352 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵144 (10,931 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵18 (1,377 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵25 (1,912 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵149 (11,351 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵16 (1,244 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵11 (814 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵31 (2,326 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵6 (485 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵7 (538 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵15 (1,145 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 69% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵101 (7,680 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵62 (4,741 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵209 (15,944 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵129 (9,854 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵27 (2,031 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵20 (1,540 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵7 (530 ₦) | 562 ₦ | - 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵1,366 (103,965 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.92 (298 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 587% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵232 (17,678 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵12 (896 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,809 prices entered by 173 different people.
Cost of living in Ghana is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria
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