Ghana
Ghana's welcoming, vibrant capital on the Gulf of Guinea, known for its rich history, colorful markets, highlife music, and a growing reputation as a Pan-African hub.
#219 of 250
84% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 241
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing, Restaurants, & Entertainment — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Accra is the 219. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 241 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 98% below the median: cold medicine (6 days) $ 1. You also get off lightly on utilities, transportation.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
20 prices on this page come from live scrapers (2 sources, observed September 28, 2026 to October 14, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Accra, Ghana. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/accra. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milk (1 liter) | 3.09 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Melcom (Hubtel) |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.99 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Melcom (Hubtel) |
| Cheese (1kg) | 22.62 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Melcom (Hubtel) |
| Butter (200g) | 1.64 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Melcom (Hubtel) |
| Eggs (12) | 3.41 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Melcom (Hubtel) |
| Bread (500g) | 7.47 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Melcom (Hubtel) |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 1.28 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Melcom (Hubtel) |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.28 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Melcom (Hubtel) |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.79 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Melcom (Hubtel) |
| Lentils (1kg) | 5.33 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Melcom (Hubtel) |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.88 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Melcom (Hubtel) |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 4.13 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Melcom (Hubtel) |
| Flour (1kg) | 2.43 / item | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Melcom (Hubtel) |
| Sugar (1kg) | 2.75 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Melcom (Hubtel) |
| Coffee (250g) | 7.49 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Melcom (Hubtel) |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.39 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Melcom (Hubtel) |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 4.18 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Melcom (Hubtel) |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 32.44 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Local Clothing Shops (frontier markets) |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 102.35 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Local Clothing Shops (frontier markets) |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 76.82 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Local Clothing Shops (frontier markets) |
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Monthly average costs by category
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$ 142
per month
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$ 40
per month
$ 37
per month
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$ 0.43
per month
$ 22
per month