Cost of Living in Accra, Ghana
Accra is a city in Ghana, where a single person can expect to spend about $940 per month including rent, food, and local transport. A one-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $514 per month, or $223 outside the centre. Internet is workable at around 53 Mbps median download speed. On safety, Accra scores 62/100 — moderately safe for residents and visitors. Expect summer highs near 82°F and winter highs around 88°F, with roughly 197 sunny days a year.
Accra Cost of Living Breakdown
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Lifestyle & Quality of Life in Accra
How Accra Ranks Among 340 Cities
Of the 340 cities Voyica tracks, Accra is cheaper than 76% of them, but sits in the bottom 12% for food scene.
| Metric | Accra | World rank | Rank in Africa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $940 | #79 of 340 | #15 of 20 |
| Safety | 62/100 | #170 of 340 | #5 of 20 |
| Healthcare | 57/100 | #257 of 340 | #4 of 20 |
| Internet speed | 53 Mbps | #286 of 340 | #6 of 20 |
| Walkability | 30/100 | #303 of 340 | #17 of 20 |
| Public transit | 25/100 | #224 of 340 | #7 of 20 |
| Food scene | 60/100 | #303 of 340 | #15 of 20 |
| Air quality | 85/100 | #114 of 340 | #5 of 20 |
Rank 1 = most affordable, safest, and so on. Computed across every city in Voyica's dataset (June 2026 snapshot); ties share a rank.
Cheaper Alternatives to Accra
Cities with a similar mix of safety, food, culture, walkability and climate that cost at least 15% less per month than Accra.
- Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt — $671/mo, 29% cheaper, safety 62/100
- Essaouira, Morocco — $738/mo, 21% cheaper, safety 68/100 · Compare with Accra
- Luxor, Egypt — $440/mo, 53% cheaper, safety 58/100
- Fes, Morocco — $583/mo, 38% cheaper, safety 60/100
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Accra FAQ
How much does it cost to live in Accra?
A single person should budget around $940 per month in Accra, covering rent, groceries, transport, and basic lifestyle costs.
How much is rent in Accra?
A one-bedroom apartment in central Accra averages $514 per month, dropping to about $223 outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about $1,244.
Is Accra safe?
Accra scores 62/100 on safety, which is moderately safe. Tourist safety is rated 55/100.
How fast is the internet in Accra?
Median download speeds in Accra are around 53 Mbps — workable for remote work and video calls. There are roughly 18 coworking spaces in the city.
Does Ghana offer a digital nomad visa?
Ghana does not currently offer a dedicated digital nomad visa. US passport holders can usually stay 30 days visa-free.
What is the weather like in Accra?
Accra sees summer highs around 82°F and winter highs near 88°F, with about 197 mostly sunny days a year and at least 1 mm of rain on about 56 days.
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