Is Accra more expensive than Addis Ababa?

Accra is 1.4% more expensive than Addis Ababa overall. Rent is 36.2% lower, groceries 20.1% more expensive, and restaurants 78.9% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Addis Ababa or Accra?

Addis Ababa has a purchasing power index of 12.1 while Accra has 12.1 (NYC = 100). Addis Ababa offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇪🇹 Addis Ababa vs 🇬🇭 Accra

2026

Accra is 1.4% more expensive

Category	🇪🇹 Addis Ababa	🇬🇭 Accra	Difference
Cost of Living	43.5	44.1	+1.4%
Rent	18.8	12.0	-36.2%
Groceries	43.2	51.9	+20.1%
Restaurants	25.1	44.9	+78.9%
Purchasing Power	12.1	12.1	0.0%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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