Prices of Back-To-School provisions in Ghana
Are you finding it difficult to budget for the provisions you need for school? Then you’ve found the right post. We will consider the average prices of back-to-school provisions in Ghana to help you budget for the basic necessities.
The prices of back-to-school provisions in Ghana vary depending on the brand and size of the product.

In addition to your basic school needs like pamphlets, stationeries, toiletries, clothes, and many others, below is a compelled list of the prices of back-to-school provisions in Ghana to help you set a budget for an easier and more comfortable academic semester.
Prices of Back-To-School provisions in Ghana
Below are some basic provisions you need for school and their prices in Ghana: the listed cuts across the back-to-school provisions for students in JHS, SHS, tertiary, and all educational levels.
Rice
A bag of rice is one of the most important provisions for school, especially at the school levels where electric stoves or gas are allowed on the premises. It is easier and simple to prepare. A bag of rice(4.5-5kg) average ranges from GHS 75-130.
Oil
As one of the necessities, students need in their basic daily meals, especially in the tertiary levels, a bottle(1L) of oil costs between GHS 55-70 in Ghana.
Milo
It is one of the easy-to-go breakfasts in Ghana. Milo is normally paired with bread or biscuit for breakfast. It is made from cocoa powder. The cost of a tin of milo in Ghana ranges from GHS 30-40. It also comes in a sachet form, which costs slightly less than the tin.
Milk or milk powder
One essential breakfast ingredient or making of cereal in Ghanaian schools is milk or milk powder. Depending on the product brand, milk costs around GHS 7-10, and the milk powder price ranges from GHS 25-40.
Shito
As a Ghanaian, shito is a needed back-to-school provision. It is made from hot pepper, shrimp powder, and other ingredients to achieve its spectacular taste. It can be paired with rice, kenkey, banku, and others for lunch or supper. A bottle of shito ranges from GHS 20-70, depending on the size and ingredients used.
Gari
Most Ghanaian students call it a “savior” because it has saved many of them from hunger. Gari is made from cassava. Students in the private institute of education refer to it as “cassava flakes’.
It can be paired with beans and sugar, and milk can be added to it for an amazing lunch on a hot afternoon. Gari is normally sold in “olonka,” a local measuring instrument. The price ranges from GHS 20-30 in Ghana.
Sugar
It is mostly used in breakfast foods in Ghana. A cup of sugar costs between GHS 8-10.
Drinks
A soft drink in your locker or “chopbox” is necessary as it helps quench thirst on a hot afternoon and can be used as a snack. Depending on the brand, a carton of drink on the Ghanaian markets costs between GHS 30-80.
Cereal
Cereal is a quick and easy-to-go breakfast in Ghanaian schools. Just add your milk, and it is ready to be eaten. The price of a box of cereal ranges from GHS 30-70.
Biscuits
They can be used as snacks or paired with milo for breakfast. Depending on the brand, a pack of biscuits costs between GHS 10-50.
Noodles or spaghetti
It is one of the foods easier to prepare in your hostels or places of residence in schools. A sachet of noodles or spaghetti costs between GHs 5-15 depending on the size and brand.
Tips to know when purchasing these back-to-school provisions
- Always look out for the expiry date to avoid the risk of food poisoning
- Choose foods that can be paired with others for the three squared meal
- Buy products that have a long shelf-life to prevent early spoilage
- Consider buying frozen foods and meat if you can use a fridge or freezer.
Conclusion
Going to school in Ghana can be overwhelming. It comes with many emotions; some people are happy to go to school, and others find school boring.
When it comes to food, especially in the JHS and SHS boarding schools where the school authorities provide food, the food comes in small quantities, and you cant eat to your satisfaction.
With this blog post, you can budget and get some basic provisions for school that will help complement your hunger and also help you prepare the food meals you want.
Source: bjaysam.com
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