Cost of Living Comparison Between Ghana and Nigeria 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Nigeria is 12.0% lower than in Ghana (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Nigeria is 19.4% higher than in Ghana | |
| Rent Prices in Nigeria are 140.2% higher than in Ghana | |
| Restaurant Prices in Nigeria are 25.8% lower than in Ghana | |
| Groceries Prices in Nigeria are 3.5% lower than in Ghana | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Nigeria is 43.6% lower than in Ghana | |
Restaurants | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 3.66 $ | 2.23 $ | -39.1 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 42.77 $ | 35.00 $ | -18.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7.86 $ | 5.75 $ | -26.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 1.29 $ | 0.87 $ | -32.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.20 $ | 1.30 $ | -40.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.74 $ | 2.07 $ | -24.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.89 $ | 0.38 $ | -57.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.33 $ | 0.24 $ | -27.6 % |
Markets | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.23 $ | 10.58 $ | +3.4 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.21 $ | 1.20 $ | -0.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.02 $ | 1.06 $ | +3.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 2.23 $ | 1.92 $ | -13.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.17 $ | 2.19 $ | -30.8 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.02 $ | 2.06 $ | +2.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 2.17 $ | 2.04 $ | -5.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.24 $ | 1.65 $ | +32.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.58 $ | 0.99 $ | +70.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.70 $ | 0.68 $ | -3.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.14 $ | 0.91 $ | -20.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.27 $ | 0.90 $ | -28.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.84 $ | 0.81 $ | -4.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.76 $ | 0.84 $ | +10.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.53 $ | 0.51 $ | -4.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.53 $ | 4.40 $ | -20.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.08 $ | 0.89 $ | -18.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.84 $ | 1.11 $ | -39.8 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 1.60 $ | 1.29 $ | -18.9 % |
Transportation | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.00 $ | 0.56 $ | -44.2 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 32.03 $ | 34.22 $ | +6.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.42 $ | 0.89 $ | -37.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.99 $ | 2.73 $ | +36.9 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 4.34 $ | 4.34 $ | +0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 4.16 $ | 2.56 $ | -38.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 8,000.00 $ | 16,572.00 $ | +107.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 10,160.67 $ | 22,040.84 $ | +116.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 51.16 $ | 33.37 $ | -34.8 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 13.41 $ | 9.86 $ | -26.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 42.60 $ | 32.66 $ | -23.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.32 $ | 31.58 $ | -5.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 14.35 $ | 8.55 $ | -40.4 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 9.13 $ | 6.47 $ | -29.1 % |
Childcare | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 77.86 $ | 75.13 $ | -3.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 6,371.71 $ | 1,626.99 $ | -74.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 15.37 $ | 18.19 $ | +18.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 20.33 $ | 26.85 $ | +32.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 33.75 $ | 54.64 $ | +61.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 43.47 $ | 56.54 $ | +30.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 502.16 $ | 910.19 $ | +81.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 141.44 $ | 553.35 $ | +291.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,003.37 $ | 2,178.43 $ | +117.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 401.89 $ | 1,279.07 $ | +218.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 372.99 $ | 139.30 $ | -62.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 232.26 $ | 102.29 $ | -56.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ghana Edit |
Nigeria Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 202.61 $ | 136.32 $ | -32.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 25.33 | 17.60 | -30.5 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 46 | 81 |
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