🇬🇭 Accra vs 🇪🇬 Cairo

Cost of living comparison · 2026

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Accra

Ghana

$985–$1,559/mo

₵15,154 – ₵23,985 / month (local)

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Cairo

Egypt

$862–$1,364/mo

E£43,100 – E£68,200 / month (local)

Accra is 14% more expensive

Cairo wins on affordability

Cost breakdown

CategoryAccra (USD)Cairo (USD)Winner
Rent (1-bed, city center)$738–$1,149$646–$1,005🟢 Cairo
Rent (1-bed, outside center)$390–$615$341–$538🟢 Cairo
Utilities$31–$59$27–$52🟢 Cairo
Groceries$156–$234$136–$205🟢 Cairo
Eating out (mid-range meal)$21–$37$18–$32🟢 Cairo
Public transport (monthly)$39–$47$34–$41🟢 Cairo
Internet & Mobile$12–$21$11–$18🟢 Cairo
Gym membership$14–$27$13–$23🟢 Cairo
Cinema ticket$6–$7$5–$6🟢 Cairo
Monthly total (single)$985–$1,559$862–$1,364🟢 Cairo

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Quality of life comparison

Housing7.1 / 10 · 7.3 / 10
Accra
Cairo▲ better
Safety9.7 / 10 · 9.7 / 10
Accra
Cairo
Healthcare8.0 / 10 · 8.0 / 10
Accra
Cairo
Education7.6 / 10 · 7.6 / 10
Accra
Cairo
Environment8.4 / 10 · 8.4 / 10
Accra
Cairo
Economy6.7 / 10 · 6.7 / 10
Accra
Cairo
Culture7.3 / 10 · 7.3 / 10
Accra
Cairo
Internet7.7 / 10 · 7.7 / 10
Accra
Cairo

Who should choose which city?

Choose Accra if…

  • You're happy to pay more for what Accra offers vs Cairo
  • Stability
  • English
  • Coast
  • Cocoa

Choose Cairo if…

  • You want lower typical monthly costs than Accra
  • History
  • Value
  • Strategic location
  • Tourism

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