Food Prices in Ghana — November 2026
Updated: 1 November 2026
Real grocery prices
Price per unit in your currency
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Milk 1 L1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026$4.09+131% World (base = 100)
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Eggs 12 pcs1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026$4.54+32% World (base = 100)
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Chicken 1 kg1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026$6.18+5% World (base = 100)
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Rice 1 kg1 source open data · updated 1 Jan 2026$2.72+20% World (base = 100)
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Bread 500 g loaf
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Water 1.5 L bottle
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Cheese 1 kg
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Tomatoes 1 kg
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Potatoes 1 kg
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Beer 0.5 L bottle
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What this means for vanlife
Food in Ghana is below the world average by 18%. Good for long-term van travel — grocery costs are noticeably lower than in most developed countries.
How food prices are changing
Food overall: +3.9% over the year, as of June 2026
Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.
Index History
Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI
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FAQ
Is food expensive in Ghana?
No, food in Ghana is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 82 (world average = 100), meaning food is 18% below the global average — great for budget travel.
How much should I budget for food in Ghana per month?
If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Ghana you can expect to spend around $246. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 82 (world = 100).
How does Ghana compare to similar countries?
Ghana has a VanBasket Index of 82. Similar or nearby countries: Laos, Russia, Thailand.
How often is the food price data for Ghana updated?
The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.
Updated: 31.10.2026
Petrol
$1.46 /L
GHS16.98 · €1.30/L
77 of 175
cheaper than 57% of countries
RON 95
$1.66 /L
GHS19.33 · €1.48/L
48 of 103
cheaper than 54% of countries
Diesel
$1.56 /L
GHS18.23 · €1.40/L
83 of 174
cheaper than 53% of countries
LPG
$1.48 /kg
GHS17.27 · €1.32/kg
3 of 4
cheaper than 50% of countries
Kerosene
$1.58 /L
GHS18.38 · €1.41/L
30 of 45
pricier than 64% of countries
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