- A man from Cantonments, Accra, lamented the high cost of living in the area and how it affects his purchasing power
- He cited expensive hospital bills and a $400-a-night studio as examples of the area’s expensive lifestyle
- Despite the cost, she appreciated the tight security in the area, which makes her feel much safer living there
A man living in Cantonments in Accra has bemoaned the high cost of living in the area.
He said that due to the high cost of living in Cantonment, he often does not buy things from the area, but goes to other places to buy.
Source: UGC
In a Facebook video shared by ZionFelix, The man said the charges at the neighborhood hospital, The Bank Hospital, are high.
He recounted a day when he paid $400 for a night’s stay in a studio apartment in the neighborhood. He further explained that rent is expensive but it also depends on one’s preferences.
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He argued that despite the high cost of living in Cantonment, there are no playgrounds or amusement parks nearby for residents to enjoy.
However, he said that security in the community is tight and makes life in the Cantonment safe.
Watch the video below:
Comments on cost of living in Cantonment
YEN.com.gh gathered some reactions to the video. Read the following:
Don Henry Westerman Flex asked:
“So if you don’t live in Kantoment, won’t you go to heaven?”
Samuel Arkoh Afedzi said:
“Who forces him to stay there, whoa they 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣”
Mmrantehene Kwaku wrote:
“I know him and I have stayed in the same area, what he says is true. The bank hospital is very expensive, I worked in the hospital for 2 years”
Adotey Akwei Abraham asked:
“Is it forced to stay there?”
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Boakye Hygienic said:
“U Saw Amasaman, Chorkor etc And You Chose Cantoments..Deal With It..I’m On Top Of Onyina Tree 🌳 At My Village For Network…Okay Byeee 🤪”
Agnes Sarkodee-Adoo Tekyi wrote:
“Embassy Gardens is popular in the area. Sellers are turning to charge more, but it shouldn’t be. You can walk a few minutes to Osu, but the prices are expensive there too.”
Young Ghanaian complains after spending GH¢10 on koko
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a young man complained about the high cost of living in Accra.
In a video on social media, the young man said he spent GH¢10 on his breakfast. He said he bought Coco with milk and bread.
Netizens who saw the video shared various thoughts on the young man’s allegations.
Source: YEN.com.gh
