Average Salary In Ghana

Below is Average Salary In Ghana

Accra is the capital city of Ghana. It covers an area of 173 square km. Its population is about 2.27 million.

It is one of the most populous cities in Ghana. If you plan to move to Ghana, Accra is one of the best places to live.

The average salary in Accra is 93,972.00 Ghana Cedi.

The average amount that employees earn is 93,972.00 Ghana Cedi and the most typical salary is 30,879.28 Ghana Cedi. 8% of the population earns 286,999.17 Ghana Cedi or more. 12% earn 220,024.65 Ghana Cedi or more, and 32% earn 97,859.83 Ghana Cedior more. 88% of the population earns 17,410.72 Ghana Cedi or more, and 98% earns 5,976.63 Ghana Cedi or more.

In Accra, the average salary of a Chartered Accountant is 111,141.24 Ghana Cedi.

A Human Resources Manager earns an average of 100,902.48 Ghana Cedi, and an Accountant earns an average of 34,471.29 Ghana Cedi.

A doctor earns an average of 56,681.43 Ghana Cedi, and a Marketing Manager earns an average of 65,543.75 Ghana Cedi.

Some of the most popular industries in Accra include; Vodafone, Ghana Education Services, University of Ghana, Nestle, KPMG, and Ghana Health Service.

If you are an ex-pat looking to work in Ghana, you have plenty of employment options.

Cost of Living in Ghana

The cost of living in Accra is higher than in most towns in the country. 

Accra ranks as the 63rd out of 209 most expensive cities to live in based on the 2018 Mercer Cost of Living Survey.

Accommodation is the most expensive thing in Accra. It accounts for the biggest expenditure. As the city continues to develop, it attracts plenty of international companies and ex-pats.

You can also find great places to live on credit.

The cost of transportation in Ghana accounts for a big part of the cost of living. Transportation is mainly by tro-tros, buses, and trains. The cost of buying or renting a car can be high.

The costs of insurance and mortgage are fair. The costs of entertainment and eating out vary depending on your preference.

If you live in Accra, Ghana, you will benefit from the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS). The cost of healthcare is generally low.

The cost of education in Accra is fair. It is easy to graduate from college without much credit. If you are an expatriate, you may need to learn the local languages. Even though the national language is English, plenty of people communicate in the local languages.

The average cost of a one-bedroom apartment in the city centre is 6,527.27 Ghana Cedi. Outside the city centre, it may cost about 2,284.52 Ghana Cedi. In the city centre, a three-bedroom apartment costs an average of 19,095.04 Ghana Cedi.

Outside the city centre, it costs about 6,636.06 Ghana Cedi.

The cost of a dozen eggs is 14.13 Ghana Cedi and the cost of a litre of milk is about 11.95 Ghana Cedi.

The monthly cost of internet is about 280.84 Ghana Cedi and a bottle of beer costs an average of GHS 6.52 Ghana Cedi. 

With an average job, it is easy to live comfortably in Accra without going into debt.

Some of the most affordable places to live in Ghana include; Sunyani, Cape Coast, and Kumasi.

They are cheaper than Accra but just as nice. Kumasi is Ghana’s centre of communication.

Cape Coast and Sunyani are very popular with retirees.

The environment is serene and there are plenty of amenities. You can always find a town in Ghana that matches your needs.

What is the average monthly salary in Ghana?

In 2019, the individual living wage in Ghana amounted to 900 Ghana cedis (GHS) (approximately 154.78 U.S. dollars) per month, which was an increase of 40 GHS (around 6.87 U.S. dollars) compared to the previous year.