How much Ghana go cost per day?
Ghana dey friendlier for pocket pass wetin plenty travelers dey expect, though Accra and beach resorts go push prices up. Na dis be realistic daily budget per person, e no include international flight.
- Backpacker: 250-450 GHS (about 20-35 USD) per day, e go use tro-tros, hostels and street food.
- Mid-range: 600-1,200 GHS (45-95 USD) for guesthouse, restaurant meals and small taxi.
- Comfort: 1,800 GHS and pass for hotels, private drivers and tours.
Sample prices
Di currency na Ghanaian cedi (GHS). Approximate everyday costs:
- Plate of jollof rice or banku with tilapia for local spot: 30-60 GHS
- Bottle of water: 3-5 GHS; big Star or Club beer: 15-25 GHS
- Tro-tro (shared minibus) ride across Accra: 5-15 GHS
- Bolt or Uber across di city: 25-60 GHS
- STC or VIP intercity bus, Accra to Kumasi: 120-180 GHS
- Dorm bed: 120-250 GHS; mid-range double: 400-900 GHS
- Cape Coast Castle entry: around 40 GHS; Kakum canopy walk: about 80 GHS
Money and cards
Ghana dey largely cash economy. Carry cedis for tro-tros, markets and small chop spots.
- ATMs dey common for Accra, Kumasi and tourist towns; Ecobank, GCB and Stanbic dey accept foreign Visa and Mastercard. Withdrawal limits often na 1,000-2,000 GHS per transaction with fees.
- Cards dey work for upscale hotels, malls and supermarkets, but rarely anywhere else.
- Mobile money (MTN MoMo) dey everywhere; with local SIM you fit pay vendors directly.
- Change your US dollars or euros for forex bureaus, no do am for airport, for better rates.
Saving tips
- Chop where locals dey chop: chop bars and street kebabs (khebab) cost fraction of hotel restaurants.
- Use tro-tros and shared taxis for short trips, and Bolt for safety at night.
- Buy SIM data and water for bulk make you avoid markup.
- Negotiate taxi fares and market prices before you commit.
- Travel for dry season (November to March) but book Cape Coast and Mole early to lock in rates.
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