Ghana, paid in AUD.
West Africa's easiest introduction.
Cheaper. Exchange rate alone: +12.2%. Local prices: +6.0%.
- Lean
- A$50
- Comfort
- A$259
The short answerIn AUD, as of November 12, 2026
Ghana: as of November 12, 2026, 9.8% cheaper than a year ago for travelers paid in AUD (Australian dollar), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved +12.2%, and prices in the country rose +6.0%. A mid-range day costs about A$115 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+9.8%) and SEK did worst (−3.3%).
What AUD buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$115+9.8%
- Norwegian kronekr 752+9.6%
- South African randR 1,306+8.7%
- British pound£59+5.4%
- UAE dirhamAED 289+5.1%
- Singapore dollarS$101+4.6%
- US dollar$79+4.5%
- Mexican pesoMX$1,464+3.1%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$142+3.1%
- Canadian dollarC$112+2.0%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$616+1.9%
- Indian rupee₹7,366−0.1%
- Brazilian realR$439−0.3%
- Japanese yen¥12,600−0.4%
- Euro€71−0.5%
- Danish kronekr 530−1.7%
- Swiss francCHF 65−2.2%
- Swedish kronakr 785−3.3%
Booking a trip: Ghana
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