Can you live in Accra with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $1,384, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Accra with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,384, you would have roughly $616 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Accra with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,384, you would have roughly $1,616 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Accra with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,384, you would have roughly $3,616 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Accra with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,384, you would have roughly $6,616 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Accra, Ghana

How much does it really cost to live in Accra? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Africa 👥 2,500,000 people 🌴 Tropical climate Large city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 GHS

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$ $580 1-bedroom rent / mo

66 Quality of life / 100

62 Safety / 100

70 Internet / 100

76 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$580
Food (moderate)	$350
Transport	$20
Utilities	$60
Internet	$26
Healthcare	$60
Entertainment	$145
Total (moderate)	$1,384

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Accra.

Shared accommodation	$250
Studio	$450
1-bedroom	$580
2-bedroom	$850
3-bedroom	$1,170

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City Scores

How Accra rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌴 Tropical
City sizeLarge
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityAccra
LanguageEnglish
CurrencyGHS
Time zoneAfrica/Accra

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Pros and Cons of Accra

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Fast and reliable internet
Great overall quality of life
Located near the coast
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment
Pleasant climate

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $900 per month Basic $1,038 per month Moderate $1,384 per month Comfortable $1,907 per month Premium $3,051 per month

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Can You Live in Accra on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-384 / month
$ 2,000	Comfortable	$616 / month
$ 3,000	Very Comfortable	$1,616 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,616 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,616 / month