Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$150.00
$700.00
$35.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in mid-range hotels or serviced apartments |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$40.00
$80.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.00
$50.00
$3.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and occasional data top-ups |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$120.00
$350.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost assuming some meals eaten in accommodation |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$30.00
$100.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost using taxis and occasional car hire |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$40.00
$300.00
$20.00
|
Daily cost for meals at local and tourist-oriented restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$15.00
$100.00
$8.00
|
Daily cost for tours, entertainment, and cultural activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$20.00
$150.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost averaged over short stay for travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly averaged cost for expat residence permits |
| Total |
$440.00
$1,880.00
$86.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Personal Budget Calculator
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Based on recommended budget for Kumasi:
$440
(local)
$1,880
(nomad)
$2,580
(tourist/month)
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$250.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.20
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.50
Local beers are widely available and affordable.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.50
Typical local eateries offer affordable meals.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$4.00
International fast food chains are pricier than local options.
per meal