Cost of Living Comparison Between Nigeria and Ghana 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Ghana are 0.8% higher than in Nigeria (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Ghana are 19.6% lower than in Nigeria | |
| Rent Prices in Ghana are 50.1% lower than in Nigeria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ghana are 29.5% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Groceries Prices in Ghana are 7.3% lower than in Nigeria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ghana is 71.1% higher than in Nigeria | |
Restaurants | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 2.40 $ | 3.99 $ | +66.4 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 37.36 $ | 48.96 $ | +31.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 5.99 $ | 6.67 $ | +11.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 0.97 $ | 1.15 $ | +19.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.33 $ | 2.12 $ | +59.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.49 $ | 2.40 $ | -3.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.37 $ | 0.70 $ | +86.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.24 $ | 0.30 $ | +23.8 % |
Markets | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11.00 $ | 9.58 $ | -12.9 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.29 $ | 1.40 $ | +8.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.06 $ | 0.92 $ | -12.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.02 $ | 2.47 $ | +22.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1.66 $ | 3.02 $ | +82.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.31 $ | 2.08 $ | -9.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 2.38 $ | 2.18 $ | -8.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.67 $ | 1.18 $ | -29.3 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.06 $ | 0.58 $ | -44.8 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.80 $ | 0.68 $ | -15.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.13 $ | 1.03 $ | -9.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.20 $ | 1.10 $ | -8.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.78 $ | 0.87 $ | +11.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.24 $ | 0.79 $ | -36.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.46 $ | 0.55 $ | +18.9 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.65 $ | 4.83 $ | -27.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.99 $ | 1.14 $ | +15.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.38 $ | 1.61 $ | +16.6 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 1.31 $ | 1.57 $ | +20.3 % |
Transportation | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.67 $ | 0.89 $ | +33.5 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 32.45 $ | 32.96 $ | +1.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.12 $ | 1.67 $ | +49.8 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.88 $ | 2.12 $ | -26.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 4.34 $ | 4.79 $ | +10.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 2.29 $ | 4.37 $ | +91.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 12,043.43 $ | 7,786.99 $ | -35.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 23,815.96 $ | 10,932.00 $ | -54.1 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 28.43 $ | 50.44 $ | +77.4 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 9.55 $ | 11.64 $ | +21.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 38.91 $ | 47.60 $ | +22.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.69 $ | 33.61 $ | -13.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 8.62 $ | 11.03 $ | +28.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 7.19 $ | 8.71 $ | +21.1 % |
Childcare | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 83.55 $ | 73.23 $ | -12.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,604.05 $ | 6,081.11 $ | +279.1 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 17.69 $ | 17.66 $ | -0.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 26.80 $ | 20.59 $ | -23.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 61.85 $ | 36.69 $ | -40.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 56.32 $ | 39.50 $ | -29.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 857.86 $ | 406.79 $ | -52.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 533.85 $ | 102.55 $ | -80.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,962.33 $ | 1,341.65 $ | -31.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,181.64 $ | 410.84 $ | -65.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 82.01 $ | 87.15 $ | +6.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 32.98 $ | 2,425.13 $ | +7,253.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 172.62 $ | 237.30 $ | +37.5 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 20.08 | 23.67 | +17.8 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 190 | 73 |
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