Kumasi travel budget

Kumasi: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Kumasi

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Kumasi for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 49 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.2 per person
  • $ 1.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 870* (12740 GHS)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 82 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 7.5 per person
  • $ 10 per person

Total budget:

$ 2057* (30114 GHS)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 91 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 20 per person

Total budget:

$ 2948* (43176 GHS)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Kumasi compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Kumasi in 2024 is 53% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Kumasi in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Kumasi by expense type

Restaurant budget in Kumasi

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Kumasi is 69% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.7/person
($ 1.9 to $ 8.6)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 17/person
($ 16 to $ 45)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.8/person
($ 3.9 to $ 14)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 0.8 for 500ml
($ 0.5 to $ 2.5)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2.7)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 0.8/cup
($ 0.5 to $ 6.1)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1.9)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Kumasi

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Kumasi is 57% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 53/night
($ 52 to $ 52)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 76/night
($ 22 to $ 374)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 88/night
($ 15 to $ 430)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 110/night
($ 50 to $ 380)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 72/night
($ 52 to $ 93)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 83/month
($ 19 to $ 704)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 101/month
($ 28 to $ 433)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 108/month
($ 30 to $ 450)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 65/month
($ 22 to $ 383)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 158/month
($ 35 to $ 522)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Kumasi

On average, the price of supermarket food in Kumasi is 44% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 0.5 to $ 4.4)

70% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.5/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 3.4)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 4)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.1/12 eggs
($ 0.9 to $ 3.7)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.4/kg
($ 2 to $ 8.7)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.2)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 4.5)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 4.8)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Kumasi

On average, the price of transport in Kumasi is 42% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.3 to $ 0.5)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
($ 0.8 to $ 1.4)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.5)

17% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.8
($ 0.8 to $ 2.4)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 43/24hrs
($ 34 to $ 48)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70

Leisure activity budget in Kumasi

On average, budget for leisure activities in Kumasi is 37% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 10/ticket
($ 7.1 to $ 13)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 12/hr
( $ 12)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Kumasi

On average, shopping budget in Kumasi is 71% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 0.8/pack
($ 0.8 to $ 2.4)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 16
($ 5.9 to $ 39)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 22
($ 10 to $ 27)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Accra
London → Accra
London → Accra
$ 919
(fair price: $ 738)
Manchester → Accra
Manchester → Accra
Manchester → Accra
$ 755
(fair price: $ 660)
New York City → Accra
New York City → Accra
New York City → Accra
$ 1475
(fair price: $ 1134)
Toronto → Accra
Toronto → Accra
Toronto → Accra
$ 1215
(fair price: $ 1021)
Dublin → Accra
Dublin → Accra
Dublin → Accra
$ 734
(fair price: $ 615)
Los Angeles → Accra
Los Angeles  → Accra
Los Angeles  → Accra
$ 1235
(fair price: $ 1049)



About this information on the cost of living in Kumasi

The information about the cost of living in Kumasi shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Kumasi was updated on 12-11-2024.

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