Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Kumasi Cost of Living Comparison Between Medellin and Kumasi

😐 Solo nomad: Medellin is 25.4% more expensive than Kumasi without rent, and 130.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Medellin is 44% more expensive than Kumasi without rent, and 104.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Medellin
Kumasi
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$6.23 COP 26K
$2.72 GHS 27.82
129.04%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$32.34 COP 134.8K
$32.44 GHS 332
-0.31%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$7.39 COP 30.8K
$7.71 GHS 78.8
-4.15%
Cappuccino
$1.72 COP 7,155
$0.89 GHS 9.11
93.26%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.1 COP 4,575
$0.57 GHS 5.81
92.98%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.73 COP 3,060
$0.21 GHS 2.14
247.62%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.66 COP 6,916
$0.83 GHS 8.47
100.00%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.2 COP 13.3K
$1.53 GHS 15.66
109.15%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Medellin
Kumasi
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 COP 4,552
$1.72 GHS 17.6
-36.63%
White Bread (500g)
$1.24 COP 5,188
$1.49 GHS 15.27
-16.78%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.33 COP 5,544
$1.68 GHS 17.14
-20.83%
Eggs
$2.22 COP 9,252
$2.1 GHS 21.46
5.71%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.55 COP 19K
$5.96 GHS 60.9
-23.66%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$5.71 COP 23.8K
$4.3 GHS 43.96
32.79%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.59 COP 35.8K
$4.69 GHS 47.89
83.16%
Apples (1kg)
$2.26 COP 9,410
$1.66 GHS 17
36.14%
Banana (1kg)
$1.07 COP 4,461
$0.84 GHS 8.6
27.38%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.51 COP 6,293
$0.79 GHS 8.05
91.14%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.42 COP 5,911
$1.87 GHS 19.16
-24.06%
Potato (1kg)
$1.11 COP 4,619
$1.68 GHS 17.17
-33.93%
Onion (1kg)
$1.18 COP 4,932
$1.1 GHS 11.22
7.27%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.89 COP 3,718
$0.77 GHS 7.85
15.58%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 COP 3,507
$0.52 GHS 5.3
61.54%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.35 COP 9,809
$0.78 GHS 7.97
201.28%
Wine (Bottle)
$9.34 COP 38.9K
$1.21 GHS 12.34
671.90%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.18 COP 4,927
$1.17 GHS 11.93
0.85%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.49 COP 10.4K
$1.89 GHS 19.36
31.75%
🚌 Getting Around
Medellin
Kumasi
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.83 COP 3,464
$0.42 GHS 4.28
97.62%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.9 COP 174.7K
$20.06 GHS 205
108.87%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.41 COP 5,899
$0.83 GHS 8.5
69.88%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.96 COP 8,164
$1.22 GHS 12.49
60.66%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.85 COP 32.7K
$1.62 GHS 16.52
384.57%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.02 COP 4,265
$1.1 GHS 11.29
-7.27%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$17.6K COP 73.4M
$7,871 GHS 80.4K
123.58%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.2K COP 109.2M
$9,810 GHS 100.3K
167.10%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Medellin
Kumasi
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$82.5 COP 344.1K
$40.32 GHS 412
104.69%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.44 COP 39.4K
$13 GHS 133
-27.38%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$23.51 COP 98K
$38.39 GHS 392
-38.76%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Medellin
Kumasi
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$25.68 COP 107.1K
$28.6 GHS 292
-10.21%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$19.14 COP 79.8K
-
-
Cinema Ticket
$3.96 COP 16.5K
$9.48 GHS 96.9
-58.23%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Medellin
Kumasi
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$305 COP 1.3M
$72.3 GHS 738
321.88%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$5,925 COP 24.7M
$5,475 GHS 56K
8.22%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Medellin
Kumasi
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$57.9 COP 241.4K
$14.51 GHS 148
299.04%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$31.59 COP 131.7K
$18.78 GHS 192
68.21%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$103 COP 430.1K
$28.92 GHS 296
256.71%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$106 COP 440.5K
$40.92 GHS 418
158.24%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Medellin
Kumasi
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$489 COP 2M
-
-
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$379 COP 1.6M
-
-
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$827 COP 3.4M
-
-
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$729 COP 3M
-
-
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,190 COP 9.1M
-
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,532 COP 6.4M
-
-
💵 Salaries & Financials
Medellin
Kumasi
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$550 COP 2.3M
$310 GHS 3,165
77.57%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
13.43
25.4
-47.13%

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Last update for Medellin: October 28, 2025

Last update for Kumasi: October 28, 2025

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