Cost of Living in Kumasi
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Kumasi, Ghana.
Overall, the cost of living in Kumasi is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 12 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)15
Groceries index13
Dining out index12
Transport index9
Utilities index11
Median annual salary$5,264
Minimum wage$0.77/hr
Est. monthly childcare$172
Est. monthly healthcare premium$33
YoY inflation15.0%
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