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Last activity 14 August 2014 by hkann

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DVD67

Hello,

Is a net saving of USD 3000 per month good for a family of 4 considering that the company is paying for house rent, car, driver, fuel, maid, electricity, education, insurance and medical?

Also point no.2: they are offering a local salary worth USD1300 per month. Is that enough for groceries, fruits and vegetables as also meat etc for a month for a family of 4?

DVD

hkann

Should be unless you have expensive tastes in food and expect to eat out a lot

passenger

Hi, well things a very very expensive in Gh at the moment. If you can eat local foods, you should be ok.  Eating your "home" foods regularly will be costly. Also. You'll need to consider entertainment, especially for the children. Give it a try, but be cautious! Good luck, enjoy Ghana ;)

DVD67

Hi,

Thanks for the reply. We do not eat out regularly. May be twice a month but since employer is providing housing, electricity, company car, driver, insurance, medical would the package be good?

BR,
DVD

DVD67

Hi,

Thanks a lot. I have lived in Africa for 13 years so am used to local produce so no issues on that. We also do not eat out a lot so would this be a good start with the package? May be i may come alone. What is the monthly expense for one person on groceries, veg/fruits/meat etc....?

BR
DVD

hkann

If you live alone and are cooking for yourself I would think 1000 cedis a month would give you a good lifestyle

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