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

Costul Vieții în Accra

Affordable: mai ieftin decât 74.4% din orașele lumii

Locul #430 din 577 de orașe · Mai scump decât 25.5% din orașele din lume

Affordable

Costul vieții

Very affordable

Chirie

Affordable

Alimente

Very weak

Putere de cumpărare

Indice mai mic = mai accesibil

Prețuri chirii în Accra

Apartament	Centrul orașului	În afara centrului	Economisești
1 cameră	GHS 7,933/mo ≈ $681	GHS 3,251/mo ≈ $279	59%
3 camere	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