Cost of Living Comparison Between Nigeria and Ghana 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ghana is 17.5% higher than in Nigeria (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ghana is 15.7% lower than in Nigeria | |
| Rent Prices in Ghana are 59.2% lower than in Nigeria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ghana are 44.0% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Groceries Prices in Ghana are 6.7% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ghana is 83.2% higher than in Nigeria | |
Restaurants | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 2.00 $ | 3.77 $ | +88.5 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 32.62 $ | 42.00 $ | +28.8 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 5.33 $ | 7.78 $ | +46.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 0.91 $ | 1.30 $ | +41.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.29 $ | 2.27 $ | +76.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.07 $ | 2.92 $ | +41.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.38 $ | 0.91 $ | +141.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.24 $ | 0.35 $ | +48.4 % |
Markets | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.50 $ | 10.95 $ | +4.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.17 $ | 1.25 $ | +7.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.07 $ | 0.96 $ | -10.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.89 $ | 2.28 $ | +20.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.30 $ | 3.37 $ | +46.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1.97 $ | 2.02 $ | +2.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 2.05 $ | 2.24 $ | +9.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.70 $ | 1.27 $ | -25.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.98 $ | 0.63 $ | -35.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.70 $ | 0.72 $ | +2.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.90 $ | 1.20 $ | +32.9 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.90 $ | 1.30 $ | +45.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.82 $ | 0.87 $ | +6.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.84 $ | 0.83 $ | -1.7 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.51 $ | 0.54 $ | +5.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.10 $ | 5.53 $ | +34.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.89 $ | 1.12 $ | +24.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.11 $ | 1.84 $ | +66.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 1.29 $ | 1.60 $ | +23.3 % |
Transportation | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.55 $ | 1.00 $ | +81.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 34.22 $ | 35.04 $ | +2.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 0.89 $ | 1.46 $ | +63.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.73 $ | 1.90 $ | -30.2 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 4.34 $ | 4.34 $ | -0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 2.59 $ | 4.18 $ | +61.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 16,572.00 $ | 8,000.00 $ | -51.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,040.84 $ | 10,160.67 $ | -53.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 33.14 $ | 47.98 $ | +44.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 9.86 $ | 13.34 $ | +35.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31.16 $ | 42.60 $ | +36.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.58 $ | 32.24 $ | +2.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 8.55 $ | 15.76 $ | +84.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 6.45 $ | 9.13 $ | +41.5 % |
Childcare | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 75.13 $ | 77.86 $ | +3.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,626.99 $ | 7,665.92 $ | +371.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 17.91 $ | 15.81 $ | -11.7 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 26.85 $ | 20.33 $ | -24.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 54.64 $ | 32.00 $ | -41.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 56.54 $ | 44.43 $ | -21.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 990.19 $ | 513.21 $ | -48.2 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 600.15 $ | 160.12 $ | -73.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,318.54 $ | 1,063.15 $ | -54.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,332.31 $ | 401.89 $ | -69.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 139.30 $ | 433.54 $ | +211.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 113.48 $ | 241.80 $ | +113.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 129.98 $ | 200.60 $ | +54.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 16.33 | 26.83 | +64.3 % |
| Last update: | 17 May 2025 | 21 May 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 85 | 52 |
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