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.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 45 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 7.4 per person
  • $ 4.2 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 943* (13846 GHS)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 82 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 10 per person
  • $ 9.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 2204* (32340 GHS)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 121 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 19 per person

Total budget:

$ 3637* (53382 GHS)

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



Cost of living in Accra compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Accra in 2024 is 42% 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 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Accra by expense type

Restaurant budget in Accra

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Accra is 59% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 4.2/person
($ 1.9 to $ 8.6)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 24/person
($ 16 to $ 44)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.7/person
($ 5.7 to $ 9.2)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.3 for 500ml
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2.7)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.8/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 6.1)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.9)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Accra

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Accra is 46% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 83/night
($ 19 to $ 269)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 91/night
($ 11 to $ 332)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 74/night
($ 10 to $ 207)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 168/night
($ 29 to $ 494)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 223/night
($ 88 to $ 468)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 66/month
($ 24 to $ 165)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 123/month
($ 24 to $ 671)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 140/month
($ 11 to $ 637)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 77/month
($ 20 to $ 197)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 193/month
($ 20 to $ 1149)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Accra

On average, the price of supermarket food in Accra is 20% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.9/litre
($ 2 to $ 4.3)

188% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.5/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 4)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.2/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 3.7)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.5/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 6.7)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.2)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.4)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 4.7)

3% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Accra

On average, the price of transport in Accra is 28% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.1/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.7
($ 0.9 to $ 2.4)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 56/24hrs
($ 30 to $ 166)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Accra

On average, budget for leisure activities in Accra is 31% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 9.2/ticket
($ 6.9 to $ 13)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 15/hr
($ 8.6 to $ 20)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Accra

On average, shopping budget in Accra is 69% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.6/pack
($ 1.6 to $ 2.4)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 15
($ 6.2 to $ 31)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 20
($ 8.8 to $ 27)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Accra
London → Accra
London → Accra
$ 919
(fair price: $ 738)
Manchester → Accra
Manchester → Accra
Manchester → Accra
$ 755
(fair price: $ 660)
New York City → Accra
New York City → Accra
New York City → Accra
$ 1475
(fair price: $ 1134)
Toronto → Accra
Toronto → Accra
Toronto → Accra
$ 1215
(fair price: $ 1021)
Dublin → Accra
Dublin → Accra
Dublin → Accra
$ 734
(fair price: $ 615)
Los Angeles → Accra
Los Angeles  → Accra
Los Angeles  → Accra
$ 1235
(fair price: $ 1049)

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About this information on the cost of living in Accra

The information about the cost of living in Accra shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Accra was updated on 12-11-2024.

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