🇬🇭 Accra vs 🇪🇬 Cairo
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇬🇭
Accra
Ghana
$985–$1,559/mo
₵15,154 – ₵23,985 / month (local)
🇪🇬
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
| Category | Accra (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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