Cost of Living

Accra, Ghana

Live cost-of-living data for Accra — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
20/ 10080% cheaper than New York
+73% rent since Jul 2026
$200/mo
Median Income
76/100
Safety
25%
Income Tax
tropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
45/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$534/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$200/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,049/month
Food & Groceries
30/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.8/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1/kg
Transportation
25/100
Monthly Transit Pass$35/month
One-Way Ticket$1.2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.8/km
Utilities
35/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$65/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$35/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$12/month
Healthcare
40/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$45/visit
Dentist Visit$60/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
Education
50/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$400/month
International Primary School (yearly)$8,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$300/course
Entertainment
35/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$6/ticket
Theater Ticket$20/ticket
Museum Entry$8/ticket
Clothing
40/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$40/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$25/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$60/pair
Personal Care
30/100
Haircut (Men)$8/cut
Haircut (Women)$15/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.5/bottle
Dining Out
30/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$6/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$30/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5/meal
Childcare
40/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$400/month
Babysitter (per hour)$6/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$12/pack
Fitness & Sports
35/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$30/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$12/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

30 Mbps
Internet Speed
$360
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
45/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Osu, East Legon, Cantonments

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Accra cheap to live in?

Accra has a cost of living index of 20/100, where New York = 100. It is 80% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $700–$980 per month.

How much does rent cost in Accra?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Accra costs approximately $534/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $200/month.

Is Accra good for digital nomads?

Accra has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 30 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $360/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Accra?

The median net monthly salary in Accra is approximately $200 USD. The income tax rate is around 25%.

How does Accra compare to New York for cost of living?

Accra (cost index 20) is 80% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,000/month by moving from New York to Accra.

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