Cost of Living in Accra
Summary of cost of living in Accra, Ghana:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,533.9, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $680.4, excluding rent.
- Accra is 63.0% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Accra is, on average, 89.6% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $6.25 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $45.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $9.91 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $1.49 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.51 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $4.02 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.08 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $0.46 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $3.33 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $1.37 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $1.33 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $2.49 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $4.71 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $2.92 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $4.06 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.41 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.56 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.70 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.44 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.20 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.13 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $0.70 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.53 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $6.47 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.21 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.23 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $2.46 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.25 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $35.04 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.50 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $1.98 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $3.40 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.15 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $8,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $9,646.34 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $62.77 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $16.98 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $37.91 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $64.86 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $13.86 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $10.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $461.37 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $18,222.91 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $13.56 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $17.02 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $34.19 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $50.45 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $533.95 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $294.62 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,019.75 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $451.14 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $264.92 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $137.96 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $160.72 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 26.75 | |
Prices in Accra
This city had 231 entries in the past 12 months by 25 different contributors.
Last update: 8 May 2026
Last update: 8 May 2026
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She seems like a nice girl. She is 30 Got a brother jojo
Sadly he is not well.
How much are your taxis say for a 60kln journey
I have an offer in Accra and iam thinking to move with my family 2 kids and my wife,
The offer cover the rent and the expenses (electricity, water...)
How much should i ask for a salary
Knowing that i want to register my kids in an international school.
Food cost?
Insurance cost?
Transportation ( owning a car with maintenance)
International school cost.
Thanks
mind writhing it in English until I understand Ghana, and this is September 2020 list because I'm seeing figure like this Mc Donald 40.00 c and line. Draw through it after 40.00 thank u