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Accra travel budget

Accra: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Accra

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Accra for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Accra compared to Ghana in 2020

On average, the cost of living in Accra in 2020 is 35% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Accra in 2020 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Accra by expense type

Restaurant budget in Accra

Lunch

$ 4.8/person
($ 2.9 to $ 9.7)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 12/person
($ 9.7 to $ 30)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 30

McDonald's meal

$ 7.6/person
($ 3.8 to $ 8.6)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.5

Local beer

$ 1.2 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 2.3)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Imported beer

$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 2.9)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Cappuccino

$ 2.2/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 3.8)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Fizzy drink

$ 0.7/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 1.1)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Hotel and accommodation budget in Accra

1-star hotel

$ 97/night
($ 51 to $ 143)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 109

2-star hotel

$ 73/night
($ 41 to $ 112)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 83/night
($ 46 to $ 125)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 195/night
($ 144 to $ 262)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 321/night
($ 272 to $ 371)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 53/month
($ 33 to $ 72)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136

Room with kitchen

$ 100/month
($ 55 to $ 162)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 130/month
($ 65 to $ 210)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 67/month
($ 33 to $ 133)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 238/month
($ 94 to $ 421)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Accra

Milk

$ 2.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 2.9)

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154% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 1.2/500g
($ 1 to $ 1.4)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Rice

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1 to $ 4.8)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Eggs

$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 3.8)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Cheese

$ 14/kg
($ 8.6 to $ 16)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 4.8/kg
($ 3.8 to $ 6.8)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1

Apples

$ 1.9/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.3)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Oranges

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.3)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Tomatoes

$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.8)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Potatoes

$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 4.1)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Salad

$ 2.2/salad
($ 1.3 to $ 2.9)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Water bottle

$ 1
($ 0.4 to $ 1.9)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Joint of beef

$ 6.7/kg
($ 3.8 to $ 12)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Public and private transport budget in Accra

Bus ticket

$ 1/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Bus pass

$ 30/month
($ 21 to $ 82)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.2/km
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.1)

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35% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4

Car hire

$ 67/24hrs
($ 34 to $ 189)

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70% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Budget for living and housing in Accra

Electricity, water...

$ 89/month
($ 59 to $ 116)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0 to $ 0.1)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 57/month
($ 40 to $ 78)

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20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 727/month
($ 536 to $ 962)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1470

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 198/month
($ 59 to $ 539)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1175

Flat (centre)

$ 2321/month
($ 1155 to $ 3745)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2352

Flat (suburbs)

$ 679/month
($ 444 to $ 1155)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1853

Gym

$ 66/month
($ 34 to $ 97)

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59% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

Private nursery

$ 174/month
($ 78 to $ 385)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1008

Private primary school

$ 5495/yr
($ 4809 to $ 10578)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17632

Leisure activity budget in Accra

Cinema

$ 8.6/ticket
($ 5.7 to $ 12)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Tennis

$ 9/hr
($ 7.6 to $ 9.7)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Accra

Cigarettes

$ 2.3/pack
($ 1.9 to $ 2.3)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.5

Levi's jeans

$ 28
($ 16 to $ 40)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Summer dress

$ 30
($ 21 to $ 40)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Trainers

$ 48
($ 30 to $ 59)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leather shoes

$ 83
($ 40 to $ 97)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 104

Plane ticket budget

London → Accra

$ 870
(fair price: $ 532)

New York City → Accra

$ 1154
(fair price: $ 1007)

Manchester → Accra

$ 660
(fair price: $ 551)

Los Angeles → Accra

$ 1378
(fair price: $ 1219)

Dublin → Accra

$ 682
(fair price: $ 566)

Toronto (Ontario) → Accra

$ 1193
(fair price: $ 1016)

Edinburgh → Accra

$ 759
(fair price: $ 622)

Sydney → Accra

$ 2058
(fair price: $ 1712)

Montreal → Accra

$ 1232
(fair price: $ 1004)

Melbourne → Accra

$ 2217
(fair price: $ 1905)

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