Kumasi, Ashanti, Ghana · Population 3,903,480 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Ghana average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ₵78.59 ($5.07) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | ₵314 ($20.28) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | ₵23.58 ($1.52) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | ₵1,781 ($115) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | ₵288 ($18.59) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | ₵760 ($49.01) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | ₵220 ($14.20) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | ₵220 ($14.20) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | ₵57.63 ($3.72) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | ₵3,464 ($223) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | ₵2,410 ($155) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | ₵7,229 ($466) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Kumasi is ₵6,045 ($390) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ₵7,649 ($493) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ₵9,943 ($642) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (₵2,410 ($155)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.
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₵5,766 ($372) / moKumasi is the capital and one of the key cities in Ghana. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ₵7,649 ($493), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ₵2,410 ($155) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to ₵17,781 ($1,147) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ₵13,675 ($882) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Kumasi is ₵6,045 ($390). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ₵9,943 ($642) per month.