Cost of living in Ghana compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ghana is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ghana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | GH₵87 (5,824 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | GH₵58 (3,875 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | GH₵50 (3,369 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | GH₵29 (1,960 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | GH₵29 (1,946 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | GH₵37 (2,472 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | GH₵97 (6,501 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | GH₵40 (2,723 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | GH₵37 (2,476 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | GH₵12 (829 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | GH₵99 (6,671 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | GH₵23 (1,522 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | GH₵11 (727 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Ghana is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ghana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | GH₵13,316 (896,231 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | GH₵7,878 (530,244 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | GH₵948 (63,787 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | GH₵7,347 (494,519 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | GH₵2,095 (140,994 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | GH₵557 (37,456 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | GH₵218 (14,642 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | GH₵4,592 (309,058 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,403 (94,418 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | GH₵80 (5,374 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | GH₵86 (5,803 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Ghana is 100% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ghana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | GH₵272 (18,331 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | GH₵701 (47,156 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | GH₵1,668 (112,264 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | GH₵375 (25,231 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Ghana is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ghana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | GH₵178,768 (12,032,219 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | GH₵14 (915 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | GH₵418 (28,145 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Ghana is 52% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ghana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | GH₵61 (4,109 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 339% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | GH₵54 (3,636 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | GH₵610 (41,036 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | GH₵40 (2,664 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | GH₵46 (3,127 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | GH₵49 (3,268 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | GH₵24 (1,601 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | GH₵17 (1,143 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | GH₵40 (2,663 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Ghana is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ghana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | GH₵247 (16,597 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | GH₵174 (11,690 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | GH₵256 (17,248 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | GH₵447 (30,094 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | GH₵129 (8,703 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | GH₵86 (5,758 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 284% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | GH₵14 (917 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | GH₵13,653 (918,933 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 1760% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | GH₵2.24 (151 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | GH₵364 (24,485 ₦) | 18,133 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | GH₵24 (1,619 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 708 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ghana is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria
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