Cost of Living · Africa
Cost of living in Accra
Ghana · Updated May 2026
Mid-tier monthly
$1,670
all categories below
Best for: West-Africa nomads who want English-speaking infrastructure and stable politics.
Monthly breakdown
- Rent1-bedroom, central, decent neighborhood$800
- Groceriescooking ~50% of meals at home$280
- Dining out~12 meals out per month$240
- Transportmonthly transit pass or scooter$50
- Utilitieselectricity, water, 100Mbps internet$130
- Coworkingmonthly hot-desk membership$170
- Total$1,670
How Accra compares
Versus four reference nomad cities, mid-tier monthly totals.
- Lisbon+19%
$1,980/mo
- Berlin+52%
$2,540/mo
- Bangkok-14%
$1,430/mo
- Mexico City+18%
$1,970/mo
Climate at a glance
Climate FinderJan
27°C
75% humidity · 0 mm/day rain
Apr
28°C
80% humidity · 3 mm/day rain
Jul
25°C
85% humidity · 2 mm/day rain
Oct
26°C
82% humidity · 3 mm/day rain
Field notes
More predictable than Lagos with English as the working language — that combination makes Accra the West-African base of choice for many nomads. Osu, East Legon, and Cantonments are the typical expat areas. Power supply (the local 'dumsor') has improved but generators are still standard in long-stay rentals. 90-day tourist visa with extensions; no formal DNV.
Visa for nomads
Medium nomad-friendlyPathway
Extendable tourist
Program
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Typical max stay
3 months
90-day tourist visa with extensions; no formal DNV.
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with the relevant consulate before applying — visa programs change with little notice.
Useful while you’re in Accra
Travel insurance
Long-term, nomad-friendly cover that travels with you to Accra
Multi-currency banking
Avoid the 4% conversion fees foreign cards rack up in Ghana
eSIM data plan
Day-one connectivity in Ghana without local-SIM friction
Coworking & coliving
Day passes, monthly memberships, and verified workspaces in Accra
Flight deals
Cheapest routes in and out of Accra
Cities at a similar price point
Editorial estimates aggregated from public data (Numbeo, expat surveys, recent nomad reports). Prices vary by neighborhood and lifestyle — treat the totals as an order-of-magnitude comparison, not a budget.