Kumasi, Ghana, Ghana — cost of living
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Kumasi, Ghana

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About Kumasi, Ghana

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$410
Family of 4 / mo
$1,040
Avg salary (after tax)
$619

Kumasi is a vibrant city in Ghana , known as the heart of the Ashanti Region. It is famous for its rich culture and history, especially as the home of the Ashanti Kingdom. The city is full of colorful markets, where you can find everything from beautiful kente cloth to delicious local food.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Kumasi· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $27.47
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $9.29
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $11.41
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $29.59

Financial

  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $463.66
  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $0.84

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $0.5
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $0.76
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $1.27
  • CappuccinoUSD $0.83
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $0.13

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $1.97
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $5.07
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $15.21

Food - Grocery

  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.14
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $2.35
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $2.17
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $2.77
  • Dozen EggsUSD $1.23
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $8.85
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $3.06
  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $2.42
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $2.22
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $2
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.8
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $1.8
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $2.22
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $1.8
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $1.06
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $5.9
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $1.27

Housing

  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $141.61
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $729.15
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $507.24
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $18.85
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $2,356
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $232.49

Leisure

  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $2,536
  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $21.14
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $3.8
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $73.97
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $11.2

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $1.02
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $7,609
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $7,101
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $1.02
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.31
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $5.51
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $3.8

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $49.8
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $76.08

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

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