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

Custo de Vida em Accra

Affordable: mais barato que 74.4% das cidades no mundo

Classificada em #430 de 577 cidades · Mais cara do que 25.5% das cidades mundialmente

Affordable

Custo de Vida

Very affordable

Renda

Affordable

Supermercado

Very weak

Poder de Compra

Índice mais baixo = mais acessível

Preços de Renda em Accra

Apartamento	Centro da Cidade	Fora do Centro	Poupa
1 Quarto	GHS 7,933/mo ≈ $681	GHS 3,251/mo ≈ $279	59%
3 Quartos	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