Accra, Ghana, Ghana — cost of living
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Accra, Ghana

About Accra, Ghana

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$500
Family of 4 / mo
$1,268
Avg salary (after tax)
$462

Accra is the vibrant capital city of Ghana , located along the beautiful coast of West Africa. It is known for its rich history, lively culture, and warm people. In Accra, you can explore colorful markets like Makola Market, where you can find everything from fresh produce to handmade crafts.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $33.81
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $14.12
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $16.38
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $40.9

Financial

  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $345.67
  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.68

Food - Beverages

  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $1.97
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $1.14
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $0.95
  • CappuccinoUSD $2.32
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.34

Food - Dining

  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $31.7
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $7.61
  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $4.44

Food - Grocery

  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.91
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $5.07
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $1.52
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $1.97
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $1.6
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.46
  • Dozen EggsUSD $1.65
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $11
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $4.28
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $4.75
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $2.53
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.11
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.13
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $2.17
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $2.08
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $1.89
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.48

Housing

  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $76.08
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $880.27
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $696.6
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $150.54
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $286.05
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $2,159

Leisure

  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $6.98
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $101.44
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $4,314
  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $42.73
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $5.84

Transportation

  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $7,355
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $3.8
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $2.04
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $1.27
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $31.7
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.63
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $8,496

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $47.48
  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $51.44

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

When local data is missing (e.g. salary for a smaller city), we estimate from peer cities in the same country using a median ratio.

Full methodology, assumptions, and formulas live on our About page.