Cost of Living Comparison Between Nigeria and Ghana 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ghana is 13.7% higher than in Nigeria (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ghana is 16.2% lower than in Nigeria | |
| Rent Prices in Ghana are 58.4% lower than in Nigeria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ghana are 34.8% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Groceries Prices in Ghana are 3.6% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ghana is 77.5% higher than in Nigeria | |
Restaurants | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 2.23 $ | 3.66 $ | +64.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 35.00 $ | 42.77 $ | +22.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 5.75 $ | 7.86 $ | +36.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 0.87 $ | 1.29 $ | +48.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.30 $ | 2.20 $ | +68.9 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.07 $ | 2.74 $ | +32.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.38 $ | 0.89 $ | +134.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.24 $ | 0.33 $ | +38.2 % |
Markets | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10.58 $ | 10.23 $ | -3.2 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.20 $ | 1.21 $ | +0.6 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 1.06 $ | 1.02 $ | -3.6 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.92 $ | 2.23 $ | +16.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.19 $ | 3.17 $ | +44.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.06 $ | 2.02 $ | -2.1 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 2.04 $ | 2.17 $ | +6.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.65 $ | 1.24 $ | -24.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.99 $ | 0.58 $ | -41.4 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.68 $ | 0.70 $ | +4.1 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.91 $ | 1.14 $ | +25.6 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.90 $ | 1.27 $ | +40.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.81 $ | 0.84 $ | +4.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.84 $ | 0.76 $ | -9.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.51 $ | 0.53 $ | +4.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4.40 $ | 5.53 $ | +25.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 0.89 $ | 1.08 $ | +22.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.11 $ | 1.84 $ | +66.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 1.29 $ | 1.60 $ | +23.3 % |
Transportation | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.56 $ | 1.00 $ | +79.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 34.22 $ | 32.03 $ | -6.4 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 0.89 $ | 1.42 $ | +59.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.73 $ | 1.99 $ | -27.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 4.34 $ | 4.34 $ | -0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 2.56 $ | 4.16 $ | +62.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 16,572.00 $ | 8,000.00 $ | -51.7 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,040.84 $ | 10,160.67 $ | -53.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 33.37 $ | 51.16 $ | +53.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 9.86 $ | 13.41 $ | +36.0 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 32.66 $ | 42.60 $ | +30.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 31.58 $ | 33.32 $ | +5.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 8.55 $ | 14.35 $ | +67.9 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 6.47 $ | 9.13 $ | +41.1 % |
Childcare | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 75.13 $ | 77.86 $ | +3.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,626.99 $ | 6,371.71 $ | +291.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 18.19 $ | 15.37 $ | -15.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 26.85 $ | 20.33 $ | -24.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 54.64 $ | 33.75 $ | -38.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 56.54 $ | 43.47 $ | -23.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 910.19 $ | 502.16 $ | -44.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 553.35 $ | 141.44 $ | -74.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,178.43 $ | 1,003.37 $ | -53.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,279.07 $ | 401.89 $ | -68.6 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 139.30 $ | 372.99 $ | +167.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 102.29 $ | 232.26 $ | +127.1 % |
Salaries And Financing | Nigeria Edit |
Ghana Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 136.32 $ | 202.61 $ | +48.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 17.60 | 25.33 | +43.9 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 81 | 46 |
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