Cost of Living in Accra, Ghana

Accra has a cost of living index of 37/100 (New York = 100). It is 63% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

37/100
Cost Index
$283/mo
Median Income
65/100
Safety Index
tropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 28/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$308/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$200/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$686/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 42/100
Milk (1 liter)$0.8/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.2/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.3/kg
Dining OutScore: 32/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$4/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$20/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$5/meal
TransportationScore: 22/100
Monthly Transit Pass$15/month
One-Way Ticket$0.35/trip
Taxi (1 km)$0.4/km
UtilitiesScore: 18/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$55/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$25/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$12/month
HealthcareScore: 35/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$30/visit
Dentist Visit$50/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$8/course
EntertainmentScore: 28/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$5/ticket
Theater Ticket$15/ticket
Museum Entry$6/ticket
FitnessScore: 25/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$20/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$10/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$3/entry
Personal CareScore: 22/100
Haircut (Men)$8/cut
Haircut (Women)$15/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$2.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 38/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$40/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$25/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$60/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

45 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
high
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
55/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Osu, Labone, Airport Residential Area

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Accra cheap to live in?

Accra has a cost of living index of 37/100, where New York = 100. It is 63% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $740–$1,036 per month.

How much does rent cost in Accra?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Accra costs approximately $308/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 45 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Accra?

The median net monthly salary in Accra is approximately $283 USD. The income tax rate is around 22%.

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

Accra (cost index 37) is 63% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,575/month by moving from New York to Accra.

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