Kumasi Neighborhood Guide
Ghana's second city and the heartbeat of Ashanti culture, with a diverse rental market around KNUST and Adum.
How Kumasi scores
Overall average: 7/10
Crime rates, street lighting, police presence
Proximity to quality schools and universities
Access to markets, supermarkets, and shops
Proximity to hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies
Bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues
Tro-tro routes, taxis, and ride-hailing access
Fibre and mobile internet reliability
Ghana Water reliability, borehole access
Cost of Living in Kumasi
Monthly estimates by budget tier
Estimated monthly total
GH₵ 2,620
per month
Estimates may vary by neighborhood and lifestyle.
Compare with another cityNeighborhoods in Kumasi
Detailed scores and rent ranges for each area
University town within a city. Tech Park, student culture, and affordable hostels and apartments. Ghana's academic heart.
Kumasi's commercial centre. Kejetia Market nearby, banks, and transit hub. Noisy but incredibly connected.
Upscale residential area with proximity to KATH hospital. Quieter than central Kumasi with good schools nearby.
Industrial hub known for auto repair. Affordable and bustling. Ghana's largest informal manufacturing cluster.
Growing suburb on Kumasi's outskirts. New developments, lower rents, and a quieter atmosphere.