Travel Costs in Ghana
All figures are approximate estimates in USD for comparison.
- Budget / day
- $35
- Mid-range / day
- $90
- Luxury / day
- $250
- Budget meal
- $3
- Coffee
- $2.5
- Local transport
- $0.5
- Budget hotel
- $15
- Mid-range hotel
- $60
Overview
Ghana is a moderately affordable destination in West Africa, though costs have risen in recent years due to currency depreciation and inflation. Accommodation and international-standard restaurants in Accra can push budgets higher, while local chop bars and tro-tro minibuses keep everyday costs very low. Imported goods, Western-style dining, and tourist-area services are the main cost drivers.
Notes
Eat at local chop bars and roadside stalls for authentic Ghanaian food at a fraction of restaurant prices, and use tro-tro minibuses or shared taxis for intercity travel instead of private hire to save significantly on transport.