By now you have heard the popular saying “Accra Stay By Plan,” and best believe that is not just a term because Accra surely stays by plan.
To survive in the capital, you need to have a plan to navigate the many trials and tribulations that will come your way. But how do you do that on a tight budget?
A little loss of concentration and you’ll be found wanting. Don’t get carried by Instagram and TikTok aesthetics, like they say all are “settings.” Once in a while you definitely to package though but surviving long-term in Accra is a skill many don’t have.
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So, here at myaccraonline.com, we present some 5 tricks to survive in Accra.
1.Use Public Transport
Don’t always use Bolt, Uber, or Yango, especially during prime time or rush hour, your pocket will bleed. Trust us the driver will be smiling in traffic while you’re frustrated and the estimated price shoots up.
Instead of using ride-hailing services or private taxis, choose public transit options like buses, shared taxis, and Trotros.
You can save a significant amount of money on your commute by using public transportation, which is far more economical.
They can be uncomfortable sometimes if not most times, but if you are on a tight budget then allow something to do your steeze small.
2. Take Advantage of Local Markets
Don’t patronise Malls or Supermarkets all the time. That boutique you want to enter probably got their stuff from Kantamanto. So, here’s what you can do.
It can be far less expensive to purchase food and home goods at local markets as opposed to supermarkets. Fresh produce, meats, and other necessities are more affordable at markets like Makola and Kaneshie.
You can get the greatest discounts in these markets by bargaining, which is very prevalent.
3. Bargain! Bargain!! Bargain!!!
We can’t stress this enough. Be like a typical African mom most of the time you go out for something that can be bargained for. Shy? In Accra?
Then you are not ready to survive down here. Things are already expensive in the capital and inflation is crazy, but most items you will try to purchase have been overly priced by the sellers. Hence, bargain, bargain, and bargain.
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Of course, there are other tricks you need to survive in Accra, but these are the three for this week.
