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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญGhanaian Cedi to US Dollar

GHS to USD โ€” used in Ghana.
1 USD =
11.61 GHS
1 GHS =
0.086133 USD
GHS symbol
GHโ‚ต
USD symbol
$

This page gives a quick reference rate for converting between the Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) and the US Dollar (USD). The Ghanaian Cedi is used in Ghana. Rates below are indicative snapshots as of late July 2026 โ€” for live rates when sending money or exchanging cash, check your bank, Wise, or XE.

Conversion Table

Common amounts converted both directions at today's reference rate.

GHS โ†’ USD

GHSUSD
1 GHS0.086133 USD
5 GHS0.430663 USD
10 GHS0.861326 USD
25 GHS2.1533 USD
50 GHS4.3066 USD
100 GHS8.6133 USD
250 GHS21.5332 USD
500 GHS43.0663 USD
1,000 GHS86.1326 USD
5,000 GHS430.66 USD

USD โ†’ GHS

USDGHS
1 USD11.61 GHS
5 USD58.05 GHS
10 USD116.10 GHS
25 USD290.25 GHS
50 USD580.50 GHS
100 USD1,161.00 GHS
250 USD2,902.50 GHS
500 USD5,805.00 GHS
1,000 USD11,610.00 GHS
5,000 USD58,050.00 GHS

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is 100 GHS in USD?

100 GHS is approximately 8.6133 USD at the reference rate of 1 USD โ‰ˆ 11.61 GHS. Rates move daily โ€” use the converter above for other amounts.

Is the Ghanaian Cedi pegged to the US Dollar?

Most African currencies either float freely or are pegged to a major reference currency, often the US dollar or euro. See the full Ghanaian Cedi guide for its specific exchange rate regime and how that affects its rate against the US Dollar.

What's the best way to exchange GHS for USD?

Banks, licensed forex bureaus, and services like Wise or Revolut typically offer better rates than airport kiosks. Compare the mid-market rate shown here against what you're quoted before exchanging.

Where can I find rates for other currency pairs?

The African Currencies directory covers all 54 African countries, with USD, EUR and GBP conversions for each.

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