- Cost of Living
- Ghana
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ghana compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵47 (3,440 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | GH₵33 (2,426 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵25 (1,827 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵11 (807 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵10 (751 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵8 (569 ₦) | 646 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵43 (3,138 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵13 (952 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵11 (793 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵5.10 (372 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵37 (2,714 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | GH₵10 (722 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵5.08 (370 ₦) | 375 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵8,284 (603,427 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | GH₵3,444 (250,837 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵423 (30,784 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | GH₵5,172 (376,717 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | GH₵2,314 (168,582 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | GH₵350 (25,530 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | GH₵250 (18,181 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | GH₵1,519 (110,666 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵404 (29,420 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵18 (1,344 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵16 (1,186 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | GH₵181 (13,184 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | GH₵176 (12,805 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵275 (20,023 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵215 (15,682 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵24,000 (1,748,244 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵4.70 (342 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵144 (10,459 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵18 (1,318 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵25 (1,829 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵149 (10,861 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | GH₵16 (1,190 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵11 (779 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵31 (2,226 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵6 (464 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵7 (515 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵15 (1,096 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 52% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵101 (7,348 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵62 (4,536 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵209 (15,255 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵129 (9,428 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵27 (1,944 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵20 (1,473 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵7 (507 ₦) | 575 ₦ | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | GH₵1,366 (99,474 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵3.76 (274 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 343% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵232 (16,914 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | GH₵12 (857 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria
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