Cost of living in Kumasi is 42% lower than in Limbe (without rent).
Rent in Kumasi is 43% cheaper than in Limbe.
Cost of living including rent in Kumasi is 42% lower than in Limbe.
Food in Kumasi is 46% cheaper than in Limbe.
Transport in Kumasi is 141% more expensive than in Limbe.
| Kumasi | Limbe | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Kumasi | Limbe | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.14 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32.7 $ | 119 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.38 $ | 5.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.58 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.6 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.45 $ | 1.53 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.13 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.82 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.4 $ | 9.33 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.86 $ | 4.77 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.87 $ | 6.07 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.82 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 2.11 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.11 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 1.6 $ | 8.16 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.97 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 0.82 $ | 2.53 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.4 $ | 0.85 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.7 $ | 25.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.84 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.23 $ | 2.19 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 8.07 $ | 21.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.93 $ | 8.59 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 1.14 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.39 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.98 $ | 1.79 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
24.2 $ | 51.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.3 $ | 80.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
32.3 $ | 81 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 76.9 $ | 98.8 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 364 $ | 194 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 66.2 $ | 98.6 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 226 $ | 338 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,606 $ | 1,957 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 860 $ | 225 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 314 $ | 182 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 24.33 % | 19.03 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20 $ | 42.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.01 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Haircut | 3.49 $ | 9.28 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 34.2 $ | 139 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 15.3 $ | 78.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 57.4 $ | 338 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,541 $ | 1,697 $ |