Ghana · Africa
Accra
Costs last verified
Part of the Cost of Living Abroad guideMonthly cost
$1,390Estimate for a solo remote worker — verify current local prices.
Studying here? About $940/mo
Studying here? Reckon on roughly 35% less. Shared halls instead of a private flat is most of it, with a meal plan, a student travel pass and a campus you do not have to rent a desk in doing the rest. Phone, insurance and a social life cost the same either way.
At a glance
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay in Ghana.
Healthcare
Public facilities (NHIS-linked) are widely available but under-resourced; the best-equipped private hospitals and clinics are concentrated in Accra and Kumasi.
Taxes
Residents are taxed on worldwide income at progressive rates up to 35%, with foreign tax credit relief; Ghanaian social security (SSNIT) pension payments are exempt.
English
High — English is the official language, used in government, schools and business, and is widely spoken in Accra and other cities alongside Akan/Twi and other local languages.
Getting in — Ghana
Full Ghana guideTop visa routes, ranked by route score — stay, ease and speed.
Tourist e-Visa
30-day stay (e-Visa valid 90 days from issue)
Student Residence Permit
Length of the course, renewed annually
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Accra at a glance
Accra, Ghana costs about $1,390 USD a month for a solo remote worker, with rent at 43% of that budget. The biggest budget line is rent at $600 and the smallest is transport at $40. In our data internet averages 80 Mbps and safety scores 6/10. Similar cities range from Nairobi at $1,300 a month to Johannesburg at $1,325.
Costs verified on September 11, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Accra
How much does it cost to live in Accra?
A solo remote worker in Accra, Ghana spends an estimated $1,390 USD/month on rent, food, transport and coworking, based on our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much is rent in Accra?
Rent in Accra is an estimated $600 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How fast is the internet in Accra?
Internet in Accra averages 80 Mbps in our cost-of-living breakdown.
How much does coworking cost in Accra?
A coworking space in Accra costs an estimated $100 USD/month in our cost-of-living breakdown.
Is Accra safe?
Accra has a safety score of 6/10 in our cost-of-living breakdown.
What is Accra's nomad score?
Accra scores 6/10 on our nomad score, which weighs cost, safety and internet quality for remote workers.