Affordable: cheaper than 74.4% of cities worldwide
Ranked #430 of 577 cities · More expensive than 25.5% of cities worldwide
Lower index = more affordable
| Apartment | City Centre | Outside Centre | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Bedroom | GHS 7,933/mo โ $679 | GHS 3,251/mo โ $278 | 59% |
| 3-Bedroom | GHS 12,686/mo โ $1,086 | GHS 5,470/mo โ $468 | 57% |
Accra has a cost of living index of 25.1 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.
ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.
Accra is affordable by global standards (ranked #430 of 577 cities), cheaper than 74.4% of cities worldwide.
Groceries are affordable and dining out is affordable. The best value is rent and the priciest is groceries.
Local purchasing power is limited: residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.
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