🇬🇭 Accra vs 🇲🇦 Casablanca
Cost of living comparison · 2026
🇬🇭
Accra
Ghana
$985–$1,559/mo
₵15,154 – ₵23,985 / month (local)
🇲🇦
Casablanca
Morocco
$1,169–$1,851/mo
د.م.11,690 – د.م.18,510 / month (local)
Casablanca is 19% more expensive
Accra wins on affordability
Cost breakdown
| Category | Accra (USD) | Casablanca (USD) | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1-bed, city center) | $738–$1,149 | $877–$1,364 | 🟢 Accra |
| Rent (1-bed, outside center) | $390–$615 | $463–$731 | 🟢 Accra |
| Utilities | $31–$59 | $37–$71 | 🟢 Accra |
| Groceries | $156–$234 | $185–$278 | 🟢 Accra |
| Eating out (mid-range meal) | $21–$37 | $24–$44 | 🟢 Accra |
| Public transport (monthly) | $39–$47 | $46–$56 | 🟢 Accra |
| Internet & Mobile | $12–$21 | $15–$24 | 🟢 Accra |
| Gym membership | $14–$27 | $17–$32 | 🟢 Accra |
| Cinema ticket | $6–$7 | $7–$9 | 🟢 Accra |
| Monthly total (single) | $985–$1,559 | $1,169–$1,851 | 🟢 Accra |
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Quality of life comparison
Housing7.1 / 10 · 8.3 / 10
Accra
Casablanca▲ better
Safety9.7 / 10 · 9.6 / 10
Accra▲ better
Casablanca
Healthcare8.0 / 10 · 7.9 / 10
Accra▲ better
Casablanca
Education7.6 / 10 · 7.5 / 10
Accra▲ better
Casablanca
Environment8.4 / 10 · 8.3 / 10
Accra▲ better
Casablanca
Economy6.7 / 10 · 8.3 / 10
Accra
Casablanca▲ better
Culture7.3 / 10 · 8.9 / 10
Accra
Casablanca▲ better
Internet7.7 / 10 · 7.6 / 10
Accra▲ better
Casablanca
Who should choose which city?
Choose Accra if…
- ✓You want lower typical monthly costs than Casablanca
- ✓Stability
- ✓English
- ✓Coast
- ✓Cocoa
Choose Casablanca if…
- ✓You're happy to pay more for what Casablanca offers vs Accra
- ✓Africa finance
- ✓Coast
- ✓French influence
- ✓Manufacturing
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