Why Is Accra So Expensive?

Accra is reputed as one of the most expensive cities in Africa. This is partly due to the cost of rent and accommodation that have soared over 70% in the last four years, according to some official statistics.

Is Accra Ghana expensive?

Ghana's capital city, Accra, ranked as the 63rd most expensive expat destination out of the 209 cities analysed in the 2019 Mercer Cost of Living Survey. Accommodation in Ghana is particularly expensive and will take up most of an expat's budget. Household utilities and communication technology are also costly.

Why are houses in Ghana so expensive?

The simple answer to the question then is this: Ghana real estate prices are high mainly because materials are expensive. ... Whether we like it or not, this has a direct effect on the price of goods, including real estate. Then there's the longer-term issue of how to encourage local or regional production.

Chloe Bennett

Chloe Bennett

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