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💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Kumasi is generally affordable with low costs for daily expenses compared to global standards.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
79%
Weight: 80
Rental prices are reasonable, especially outside the city center, but quality varies.
🍎 Food & Groceries
85%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer fresh produce at low prices; imported goods are more expensive.
🚌 Transportation Cost
91%
Weight: 20
Public transport and tro-tros are very cheap and widely available.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
72%
Weight: 15
Entertainment options are affordable but somewhat limited in variety.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
63%
Weight: 10
Gyms exist but are fewer and less modern; membership fees are moderate.
💱 Currency Stability
54%
Weight: 30
Ghanaian cedi experiences moderate volatility, impacting purchasing power.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
58%
Weight: 100
Average speeds around 10-15 Mbps; occasional outages and inconsistent reliability.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
41%
Weight: 40
Few coworking spaces exist, mostly small and limited in amenities.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
55%
Weight: 30
Several cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies widely.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
47%
Weight: 30
Limited number of cafes catering specifically to digital nomads.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
32%
Weight: 100
Kumasi is not a well-known digital nomad hotspot yet.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
84%
Weight: 25
Easy to purchase and activate SIM cards with good data packages.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
76%
Weight: 30
Generally relaxed lifestyle with a good balance between work and leisure.
🌳 Environmental Quality
60%
Weight: 15
Moderate pollution levels; some areas have waste management challenges.
🧼 Cleanliness
53%
Weight: 10
City cleanliness varies; some neighborhoods are well-maintained, others less so.
🗨️ Language Barrier
78%
Weight: 30
English is the official language, easing communication for most foreigners.
💨 Air Quality
57%
Weight: 15
Air quality can be moderate to poor due to traffic and open burning.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
60%
Weight: 25
Family-friendly amenities exist but limited compared to larger cities.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
51%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare services available; limited advanced medical facilities.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
74%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are relatively low but quality varies.
🏥 Healthcare
58%
Weight: 20
Adequate for minor issues; serious conditions may require travel to Accra or abroad.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
89%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with warm temperatures year-round and moderate rainfall.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
85%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or hurricanes.
🏞️ Green Spaces
62%
Weight: 10
Some parks and green areas, but urban development limits extensive green spaces.
❄️ Air Conditioning
68%
Weight: 15
Air conditioning is common in hotels and offices but less so in homes.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
21%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; tropical climate remains warm and humid year-round.
🔊 Noise Pollution
49%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise pollution from traffic and street activities.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
87%
Weight: 20
Rich cultural heritage with festivals, crafts, and traditional music.
🌃 Nightlife
60%
Weight: 15
Nightlife is modest with bars and clubs but less vibrant than larger cities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
71%
Weight: 15
Nearby natural attractions and forests offer outdoor activities.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
65%
Weight: 10
Opportunities to learn local languages like Twi are available but limited.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
78%
Weight: 10
Good availability of cultural tours and local experiences.
🎳 Indoors Fun
54%
Weight: 10
Limited indoor entertainment options such as cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
83%
Weight: 25
Vibrant local cuisine with diverse traditional dishes and street food.
🧠 Yoga Studios
39%
Weight: 10
Few yoga studios; wellness culture is still emerging.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
57%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms and fitness centers available but not widespread.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
68%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables are abundant; healthy eating is possible.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
74%
Weight: 20
GMT timezone is convenient for Europe and parts of the Americas.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
43%
Weight: 25
Limited formal networking events for digital nomads or entrepreneurs.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
37%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is small; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
41%
Weight: 20
Freelance community exists but is not highly developed.
🏢 Coworking Quality
38%
Weight: 30
Coworking spaces are basic with limited facilities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
50%
Weight: 15
Emerging startup ecosystem with some tech hubs but still nascent.
💳 Local Payment Services
69%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services like MTN Mobile Money are widely used and reliable.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
52%
Weight: 15
Growing interest in crypto but regulatory clarity is limited.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
64%
Weight: 30
Kumasi Airport offers domestic and some regional flights; limited international connections.
🚇 Public Transit
67%
Weight: 20
Public transport mainly consists of tro-tros and shared taxis; affordable but crowded.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Some walkable areas but infrastructure for pedestrians is inconsistent.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
59%
Weight: 15
Ride-hailing apps like Bolt and Uber operate but coverage is limited.
🚲 Cycling
34%
Weight: 10
Cycling infrastructure is minimal and roads can be unsafe for cyclists.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
68%
Weight: 15
Good bus and tro-tro connections to other major cities.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
27%
Weight: 10
Very limited availability of scooter or bike rentals.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
73%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage in urban areas with multiple providers.
🔒 VPN Reliability
70%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally work well without major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
55%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages occur; backup generators are common.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
48%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is limited and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
62%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas are straightforward for many nationalities; longer stays require additional paperwork.
📊 Tax Friendliness
49%
Weight: 30
Tax system can be complex; no special digital nomad tax incentives.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
76%
Weight: 15
Generally good freedom of speech with some occasional political sensitivities.
🏛️ Political Stability
78%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable democracy with peaceful transitions of power.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
57%
Weight: 15
Opening bank accounts requires documentation; process can be slow.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
53%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but involves bureaucratic steps.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa currently available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
42%
Weight: 50
Limited infrastructure and community support for digital nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
29%
Weight: 25
Few to no regular digital nomad meetups or events.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
36%
Weight: 20
Small online presence for Kumasi digital nomads; mostly informal groups.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
65%
Weight: 100
Generally safe but petty crime exists; caution advised in certain areas.
♀️ Female Friendly
58%
Weight: 50
Moderate female friendliness; cultural norms require awareness and caution.
✊ Racial Tolerance
71%
Weight: 50
Generally welcoming to foreigners with some cultural sensitivity.