Cost of Living Comparison Between Ghana and Nigeria 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Nigeria are 0.0% lower than in Ghana (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Nigeria are 27.3% higher than in Ghana | |
| Rent Prices in Nigeria are 115.0% higher than in Ghana | |
| Restaurant Prices in Nigeria are 25.0% lower than in Ghana | |
| Groceries Prices in Nigeria are 10.0% higher than in Ghana | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Nigeria is 42.2% lower than in Ghana | |
Restaurants | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 3.82 $ | 2.28 $ | -40.2 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 48.96 $ | 35.62 $ | -27.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 6.66 $ | 5.88 $ | -11.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 1.11 $ | 0.95 $ | -14.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.09 $ | 1.31 $ | -37.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.35 $ | 2.37 $ | +0.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.70 $ | 0.37 $ | -46.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.29 $ | 0.24 $ | -17.2 % |
Markets | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 9.62 $ | 11.21 $ | +16.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.40 $ | 1.26 $ | -9.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.94 $ | 1.08 $ | +14.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.47 $ | 2.00 $ | -19.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.02 $ | 1.86 $ | -38.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.03 $ | 2.27 $ | +12.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 2.15 $ | 2.39 $ | +11.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.17 $ | 1.69 $ | +45.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.58 $ | 1.08 $ | +87.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.70 $ | 0.82 $ | +16.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.06 $ | 1.17 $ | +10.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.08 $ | 1.26 $ | +16.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.83 $ | 0.78 $ | -5.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.75 $ | 1.18 $ | +55.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.54 $ | 0.47 $ | -13.1 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.73 $ | 6.65 $ | +40.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.13 $ | 0.99 $ | -12.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.64 $ | 1.38 $ | -15.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 1.57 $ | 1.31 $ | -16.9 % |
Transportation | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.89 $ | 0.66 $ | -26.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 32.96 $ | 32.45 $ | -1.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.58 $ | 1.04 $ | -34.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.12 $ | 2.88 $ | +35.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 4.79 $ | 4.42 $ | -7.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.37 $ | 2.33 $ | -46.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 7,786.99 $ | 12,043.43 $ | +54.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 10,932.00 $ | 23,815.96 $ | +117.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 51.14 $ | 29.43 $ | -42.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 11.64 $ | 9.56 $ | -17.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 45.90 $ | 37.55 $ | -18.2 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.61 $ | 38.22 $ | +13.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 11.03 $ | 8.62 $ | -21.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 8.70 $ | 7.23 $ | -17.0 % |
Childcare | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 69.21 $ | 79.17 $ | +14.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 6,081.11 $ | 1,592.68 $ | -73.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 17.29 $ | 17.69 $ | +2.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 19.26 $ | 26.38 $ | +37.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 34.14 $ | 61.45 $ | +80.0 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 34.78 $ | 55.97 $ | +60.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 326.56 $ | 846.82 $ | +159.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 103.27 $ | 533.49 $ | +416.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,260.50 $ | 1,967.99 $ | +56.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 419.99 $ | 1,188.18 $ | +182.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 87.15 $ | 97.56 $ | +11.9 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,425.13 $ | 40.78 $ | -98.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 225.95 $ | 166.37 $ | -26.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 23.67 | 20.43 | -13.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 75 | 193 |
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