Cost of living in Madingou is 4% higher than in Kumasi (without rent).
Rent in Madingou is 82% more expensive than in Kumasi.
Cost of living including rent in Madingou is 29% higher than in Kumasi.
Food in Madingou is 11% more expensive than in Kumasi.
Transport in Madingou is 53% cheaper than in Kumasi.
| Madingou | Kumasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Madingou | Kumasi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.63 $ | 3.14 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.4 $ | 32.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.79 $ | 3.38 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.79 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.86 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.61 $ | 0.45 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.18 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.73 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.18 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.65 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.04 $ | 5.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.35 $ | 3.86 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.05 $ | 4.87 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.2 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 0.82 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 0.83 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.27 $ | 1.11 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.54 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.4 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.82 $ | 0.82 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.42 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16.1 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.08 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.8 $ | 9.23 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 17 $ | 8.07 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.82 $ | 3.93 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.04 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.28 $ | 0.98 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
39.3 $ | 24.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
60.2 $ | 37.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
27 $ | 32.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 159 $ | 76.9 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 317 $ | 364 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 226 $ | 66.2 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 466 $ | 226 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,454 $ | 1,606 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 845 $ | 860 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 411 $ | 314 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.1 % | 24.33 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.1 $ | 20 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.39 $ | 7.01 $ |
| Haircut | 4.31 $ | 3.49 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 64.9 $ | 34.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 31 $ | 15.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 117 $ | 57.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,665 $ | 5,541 $ |