GENERAL NEWS

Accra ranked 7th most expensive city to live in Africa

Numbeo, one of the world’s leading data and research platforms, has ranked Accra as the 7th most expensive city to live in, with a score of 32 out of 100.

Indicators used in this ranking include rent, groceries, restaurant prices, cost of living, local purchasing power, transportation, and market prices, among others.

In summarizing the cost of living in Accra, Numbeo estimated that the monthly cost of living for a family of four, excluding rent, is $2,124.5, equivalent to GH¢32,625.74.

For a single person, the estimated monthly expenses without rent are $590.4, equivalent to GH¢9,068.85. Other African countries, such as South Africa, had four of its cities ranked among the top 10 most expensive cities in Africa.

Johannesburg claimed the top spot, followed by Pretoria in 2nd place and Cape Town in 3rd. Lagos, the largest city in Africa, came in 4th place for Nigeria, with Durban in 5th place for South Africa and Casablanca in 6th place for Morocco.

Factors such as currency fluctuations, inflation, subsidy removals on essential commodities like fuel, and increased taxes contribute to the rising cost of living in many African cities. Basic necessities like food and utilities have also seen price hikes as a result, as reported by Numbeo.

Comparing the cost of living between Accra and Lagos, restaurant prices in Lagos are 9.0% lower than in Accra, while local purchasing power in Lagos is 17.4% lower than in Accra.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

Related Articles

Back to top button