Living Wage Publications

Ghana

Living Wage - National Level Ghana

Global Living Wage Coalition (2022)

(Peri-Urban Ghana - Lower Volta Region)

Number of children: 2.5 - Earners per family: 1.78

  

WageIndicator (2023)

(National)

Number of children: 3.9 - Earners per family: 1.8

Living Wage per month, for a typical family

Total Cost of Living per month, for a typical family

GH₵ 2,112

 

GH₵ 3,033

  

Living Wage per month, for a typical family

GH₵ 2,360
Food for a typical family GH₵ 1,429   Food for a typical family GH₵ 1,398.3
Housing for a family GH₵ 422   Housing for a family GH₵ 326
Non-Food, Non-Housing for a typical family GH₵ 1,038   Transport for a family GH₵ 182
Provision for unexpected events for a typical family GH₵ 144   Healthcare for a typical family GH₵ 497
      Education for a typical family GH₵ 185.25
      Clothing for a typical family GH₵ 442.5
      Water for a typical family GH₵ 100.3
      Phone expenses for a family GH₵ 196
      Other costs (5%) GH₵ 166.37
      Taxes for one worker in a typical family GH₵ 435

 

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What is the Living Wage?

Simply put, Living Wage is that level of remuneration that allows a person and their family to afford all necessities, pay required taxes, and save for emergencies.

Methodology

Different organisations calculate Living Wage differently. The baskets of goods they deem to be necessities may vary. They also might calculate estimates for families of different sizes. However, all aim to arrive at a figure that allows individuals and their families to lead lives of dignity.

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