Cost of living in Ghana compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Ghana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵46 (2,489 ₦) | 2,153 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵60 (3,223 ₦) | 2,817 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵31 (1,650 ₦) | 2,363 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵15 (792 ₦) | 1,015 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵15 (780 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵18 (942 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵39 (2,106 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵25 (1,358 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵18 (939 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵10 (533 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵65 (3,473 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵13 (690 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵10 (562 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Ghana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵11,955 (640,727 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵6,367 (341,250 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵1,340 (71,815 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵4,354 (233,341 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,641 (141,532 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵543 (29,090 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 280% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵315 (16,876 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵2,349 (125,911 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵344 (18,458 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵44 (2,342 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵36 (1,924 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ghana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵400 (21,447 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵259 (13,896 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵475 (25,459 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵304 (16,280 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ghana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵80,000 (4,287,593 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵8 (419 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵526 (28,215 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ghana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵22 (1,186 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵57 (3,072 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵238 (12,772 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵29 (1,566 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵27 (1,459 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵43 (2,284 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵12 (666 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵10 (549 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵53 (2,852 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ghana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵264 (14,161 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵93 (4,962 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵450 (24,118 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵494 (26,455 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵43 (2,309 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵25 (1,359 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵11 (596 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵300 (16,078 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | - 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵0.78 (42 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵619 (33,189 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵11 (568 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 489 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria
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