What is the cost of living in Accra?

The cost of living in Accra is 74.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 25.1). Groceries are 52.5% cheaper than NYC. Restaurants are 54.5% cheaper than NYC. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre costs approximately GHS 7,933 per month. Local purchasing power index is 12.2 (NYC = 100).

🇬🇭 Ghana · #430 of 577 cities · 2026

Should I Move to Accra?

Q: Should I move to Accra?

Accra, Ghana has a cost of living 74.9% cheaper than New York City (index: 25.1). It is ranked #430 out of 577 cities globally. Local purchasing power is very weak (index: 12.2 vs NYC = 100). Use our salary comparison calculator to see exactly how your take-home pay would change.

74.9% cheaper to live here than in New York City.

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vs NYC

GHS 7,933

1-BR, city centre

12.2

Purchasing Power

Very weak

Purchasing Power

Cost index: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available (NYC = 100) · Data from March – October 2026

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Cost breakdown: Accra

Cost indices vs NYC = 100

Cost of Living

25.1 Affordable

Rent

11.5 Very affordable

Groceries

47.5 Affordable

Restaurants

45.5 Affordable

Purchasing Power

12.2 Very weak

Rent in Accra

1-BR, city centre GHS 7,933/mo

1-BR, outside centre GHS 3,251/mo

3-BR, city centre GHS 12,686/mo

3-BR, outside centre GHS 5,470/mo

Save by going outside centre 59% cheaper

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

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