How expensive is Accra compared to other cities?

Accra ranks #430 out of 577 cities globally, cheaper than 74.4% of cities worldwide. The rent index is 11.5 and local purchasing power is 12.2.

What is the average rent in Accra?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Accra city centre costs approximately GHS 7,933 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to GHS 3,251 (saving 59%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around GHS 12,686.

Is Accra affordable to live in?

Accra is affordable by global standards. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is very weak.

🇬🇭 Ghana · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Accra

Affordable: goedkoper dan 74.4% van de steden wereldwijd

Gerangschikt op #430 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 25.5% van de steden wereldwijd

Affordable

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

Very affordable

Huur

Affordable

Boodschappen

Very weak

Koopkracht

Lagere index = betaalbaarder

Huurprijzen in Accra

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	GHS 7,933/mo ≈ $681	GHS 3,251/mo ≈ $279	59%
3-Kamer	GHS 12,686/mo ≈ $1,090	GHS 5,470/mo ≈ $470	57%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

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.

25.1

Index

Sources

6.0

Gap between sources