Capital city in Greater Accra, Ghana
Cost of living in Accra
How much a month costs in Accra
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,210–2,160 (GH₵14,000–25,000).
Prices in Accra
Typical 2026 ranges in GHS, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | GHS | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | GH₵7,000–16,000 | $604–1,380 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | GH₵3,000–7,500 | $259–647 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | GH₵120–260 | $10–22 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | GH₵600–1,600 | $52–138 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | GH₵40–100 | $3.4–8.6 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | GH₵180–420 | $16–36 |
| Cappuccino | GH₵30–65 | $2.6–5.6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | GH₵25–55 | $2.2–4.7 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | GH₵3–12 | $0.3–1.0 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | GH₵40–100 | $3.4–8.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | GH₵100–260 | $9–22 |
| Gym membership (month) | GH₵400–1,100 | $34–95 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | GH₵60–160 | $5.2–13.8 |
Value for money: 54/100
A value score of 54/100 means Accra gives more quality of life per dollar than 53% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 62/100. It's the 3rd most affordable of 3 places we cover in Ghana.
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Cost of living across Ghana
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Coast | $690–1,290 | 87/100 |
| Kumasi | $690–1,290 | 84/100 |
| Accra | $1,210–2,160 | 54/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Accra
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Accra?
About $517–819 on a lean budget, $1,210–2,160 for a comfortable month and $2,760–5,170 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Accra?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs GH₵7,000–16,000 ($604–1,380) a month in the center and GH₵3,000–7,500 ($259–647) outside it.
How much does food cost in Accra?
A local meal is GH₵40–100 ($3.4–8.6); a mid-range restaurant is GH₵180–420 ($16–36) per person.
Is Ghana expensive?
Prices in Ghana are about 38% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Ghana Tourism Authority
- Ghana Airports Company (Kotoka)
- Ghana Health Service
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.