Cape Coast at a glance
- 93.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at district level.
- PM2.5 averages 16.5 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5.
Green is the better side of each figure. Every line is computed from the tables below.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Rent, 1-bed outside centremonthly, USD | $578 |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed city centremonthly, USD | $612 |
| Groceriesmonthly, one person | $164 |
| Dining outmonthly, one person | $197 |
| Utilitiesmonthly: power, water, heating, internet | $116 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centremonthly, USD | $1,105 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centremonthly, USD | $1,233 |
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Cape Coast, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these. Cheaper side of each row in green.
Eating out
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $8.00 |
|---|---|
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $51.01 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.76 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.42 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $1.85 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $2.21 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.57 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.46 |
Groceries
| Milk, 1 L | $3.64 |
|---|---|
| White bread, 500 g | $1.71 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $3.13 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.61 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $11.87 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.24 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.67 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.42 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $3.60 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.72 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $2.70 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.59 |
Transport & bills
| Taxi start | $1.70 |
|---|---|
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.28 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.33 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $73.68 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $42.68 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $19.32 |
Leisure
| Cinema, one seat | $12.75 |
|---|
Dating-age sex ratio
Cape Coast has 93.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (district level). That is the 6th-highest of 8 Ghana cities we track. Ghana's national figure is 100.6, so Cape Coast runs 8 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
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