{"id":196382,"date":"2024-07-04T10:18:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-04T10:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/07\/04\/accra-is-7th-most-expensive-city-in-africa-numbeo\/"},"modified":"2024-07-04T10:18:48","modified_gmt":"2024-07-04T10:18:48","slug":"accra-is-7th-most-expensive-city-in-africa-numbeo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/07\/04\/accra-is-7th-most-expensive-city-in-africa-numbeo\/","title":{"rendered":"Accra is 7th most expensive city in Africa \u2013 Numbeo \u2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Accra is the 7th most expensive city to live in Africa, according to Numbeo, one of the world\u2019s foremost data and research platforms.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The capital city of Ghana had an index of 32 out of 100.<\/p>\n<p>The Numbeo index utilised variables such as the rent index, grocery index, restaurant index, cost of living plus rent index, and local purchasing power.<\/p>\n<p>With severe economic challenges, South Africa saw four cities ranked among the top 10 most expensive cities in Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Johannesburg, Pretoria, and Cape Town were ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively.<\/p>\n<p>Lagos which is the biggest city in Africa came 4th followed by Durban in South Africa (5th) and Casablanca, Morrocco (6th).<\/p>\n<p>Currency fluctuations, inflation, subsidy removals on essential commodities like fuel, and increased taxes fuel the rising cost of living in many African cities.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, basic commodities like food and utilities have witnessed price hikes.<\/p>\n<p>While some African cities have experienced notable economic growth, income inequality remains a persistent issue.<\/p>\n<p>The gap between the rich and the poor is widening, making it difficult for a significant portion of the population to cope with the rising cost of living.<\/p>\n<p>Joy business <\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Accra is the 7th most expensive city to live in Africa, according to Numbeo, one of the world\u2019s foremost data and research platforms. 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