As of November 12, 2026, Ghana is cheaper than Nigeria for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $79 in Ghana against $121 in Nigeria, a gap of 53.4%. Over the past year Ghana has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+4.5% after inflation, against −16.9%). Ghana carries the lower US advisory (Level 2 against Level 3). Ghana is the easier of the two to travel.
| Measure | Ghana | Nigeria |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $79 | $121 |
| Lean day | $34 | $45 |
| Comfortable day | $177 | $301 |
| Real change, 12 months | +4.5% | −16.9% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +7.1% | −6.3% |
| Versus 5-year average | −25.6% | −7.3% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 3 · Reconsider travel |
| Ease of travel | 3.0 · Rough edges | 2.2 · Expedition-grade |
| Index score | 54 | 32 |
| Best months | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb |
| Shoulder months | Jul, Aug | Mar, Oct |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
West Africa's easiest introduction.
The catchThe cedi swings violently, and hotels in Accra are priced for business travelers in dollars.
A giant, thrilling, difficult country that is not set up for tourists.
The catchKidnapping, crime and terrorism risks are serious and widespread. Visit with local contacts or not at all.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.