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Accra Ranks 5th Most Expensive City for Rent in Africa

1/9/2025

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Accra is the 5th most expensive city in Africa for rent, with a rent index of 12.0, ranking 230th globally.
High rental costs pressure household budgets, reducing funds for essentials like food and healthcare.
Lagos tops the list as Africa's most expensive city, followed by Cape Town, Addis Ababa, and Dar es Salaam.
Alexandria, Cairo, Tripoli, Algiers, and Tunis have the lowest rental costs in Africa.

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Story summary

Accra is the 5th most expensive city in Africa for rent, with a rent index of 12.0, ranking 230th globally.
High rental costs pressure household budgets, reducing funds for essentials like food and healthcare.
Lagos tops the list as Africa's most expensive city, followed by Cape Town, Addis Ababa, and Dar es Salaam.
Alexandria, Cairo, Tripoli, Algiers, and Tunis have the lowest rental costs in Africa.