Summary of The Cost of Living in Northern, Ghana
• The average monthly cost of living for a single person in Northern is $667.00 including rent, or $487.00 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a couple (2 adults) in Northern is $962.10 including rent, or $782.10 excluding rent.
• The average monthly cost of living for a family of four (2 adults + 2 children) in Northern is $1,345.60 including rent, or $1,111.60 excluding rent.
• The average yearly cost of living in Northern ranges from $8,004.00 for a single person to $11,545.20 for a couple, and $16,147.20 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the yearly range is $5,844.00 for a single person to $9,385.20 for a couple, and $13,339.20 for a family of four.
• For budget-conscious living in Northern, baseline monthly expenses range from $274.00 for a single person to $408.60 for a couple, and $580.70 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $214.00 for a single person to $348.60 for a couple, and $502.70 for a family of four.
• For comfortable/luxury living in Northern, estimated monthly expenses range from $1,414.00 for a single person to $1,990.70 for a couple, and $2,745.20 for a family of four, including rent. Excluding rent, the range is $1,014.00 for a single person to $1,590.70 for a couple, and $2,225.20 for a family of four.
• The average monthly salary for a person in Northern is $150.00, which is 69.2% less than the average monthly cost of living and 29.9% less than the budget cost of living for a single person, excluding rent.
Cost of Living Details
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Cost Range (Monthly) |
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| Monthly rent for your primary residence (apartments, houses, condos) | |||
| Monthly electricity bill | |||
| Monthly running water bill | |||
| Monthly broadband internet subscription with unlimited data and cable TV | |||
| Monthly gas and heating expenses | |||
| Monthly mobile phone plan with data and calling | |||
| Monthly food and grocery expenses | |||
| Monthly expenses for basic household supplies and personal hygiene items (toiletries, cleaning supplies, and paper products) | |||
| Monthly transportation costs (public transit, vehicle ownership, or ride-sharing) | |||
| Monthly expenses for movies, coffee, drinks, and social activities (excluding shopping & dining) | |||
| Monthly expenses for clothing, shoes, and accessories | |||
| Monthly health insurance cost | |||
| Monthly prescription medications and pharmacy expenses | |||
| Monthly doctor visits and dental care expenses | |||
| Monthly gym membership | |||
| Monthly expenses for laundry and housekeeping services | |||
| Monthly expenses for food and basic care per pet (grooming, veterinary visits, treats, and medications) | |||
| Monthly childcare and school fees | |||
| Total (selected items only) | |||
Expense Distribution
Salary Info
| Category | Subcategory | Description | Salary Range (Monthly) |
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| Salary | Salary | Monthly salary (full-time) |