Cost of Living Comparison Between Ghana and Nigeria 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Nigeria is 14.9% lower than in Ghana (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Nigeria is 18.7% higher than in Ghana | |
| Rent Prices in Nigeria are 145.1% higher than in Ghana | |
| Restaurant Prices in Nigeria are 30.6% lower than in Ghana | |
| Groceries Prices in Nigeria are 6.3% lower than in Ghana | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Nigeria is 45.4% lower than in Ghana | |
Restaurants | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 3.77 $ | 2.00 $ | -47.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 42.00 $ | 32.62 $ | -22.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.78 $ | 5.33 $ | -31.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 1.30 $ | 0.91 $ | -29.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.27 $ | 1.29 $ | -43.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.92 $ | 2.07 $ | -29.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.91 $ | 0.38 $ | -58.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.35 $ | 0.24 $ | -32.6 % |
Markets | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.95 $ | 10.50 $ | -4.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.25 $ | 1.17 $ | -6.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.96 $ | 1.07 $ | +11.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.28 $ | 1.89 $ | -17.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.37 $ | 2.30 $ | -31.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.02 $ | 1.97 $ | -2.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 2.24 $ | 2.05 $ | -8.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.27 $ | 1.70 $ | +34.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.63 $ | 0.98 $ | +56.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.72 $ | 0.70 $ | -2.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.20 $ | 0.90 $ | -24.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.30 $ | 0.90 $ | -31.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.87 $ | 0.82 $ | -5.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.83 $ | 0.84 $ | +1.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.54 $ | 0.51 $ | -5.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.53 $ | 4.10 $ | -25.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.12 $ | 0.89 $ | -19.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.84 $ | 1.11 $ | -39.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 1.60 $ | 1.29 $ | -18.9 % |
Transportation | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.00 $ | 0.55 $ | -44.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 35.04 $ | 34.22 $ | -2.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.46 $ | 0.89 $ | -38.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.90 $ | 2.73 $ | +43.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 4.34 $ | 4.34 $ | +0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.18 $ | 2.59 $ | -38.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 8,000.00 $ | 16,572.00 $ | +107.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 10,160.67 $ | 22,040.84 $ | +116.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 47.98 $ | 33.14 $ | -30.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.34 $ | 9.86 $ | -26.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 42.60 $ | 31.16 $ | -26.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32.24 $ | 31.58 $ | -2.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 15.76 $ | 8.55 $ | -45.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.13 $ | 6.45 $ | -29.3 % |
Childcare | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 77.86 $ | 75.13 $ | -3.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 7,665.92 $ | 1,626.99 $ | -78.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 15.81 $ | 17.91 $ | +13.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 20.33 $ | 26.85 $ | +32.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 32.00 $ | 54.64 $ | +70.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 44.43 $ | 56.54 $ | +27.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 513.21 $ | 990.19 $ | +92.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 160.12 $ | 600.15 $ | +274.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,063.15 $ | 2,318.54 $ | +118.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 401.89 $ | 1,332.31 $ | +231.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 433.54 $ | 139.30 $ | -67.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 241.80 $ | 113.48 $ | -53.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 200.60 $ | 129.98 $ | -35.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 26.83 | 16.33 | -39.1 % |
| Last update: | 21 May 2025 | 17 May 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 52 | 85 |
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