Editorial : How are the youth in Ghana managing to survive without good jobs?

For breakfast before heading to work, they have options like Koko (5gh), Groundnut (2gh), and Koose (5gh). To stay refreshed, they can choose bottled water for 3gh or sachet water for 0.5ps, which they may drink several of throughout the day.

Lunch options include Jollof (10gh), Meat (10gh), and Salad (3gh), with additional items like Water (1gh), Wheat drink (7gh), London biscuit (5gh), and a cold beverage (8gh). Frozen yogurt is also available for 4gh.

For dinner, many prefer to cook, which can cost up to 200gh for the night.

Daily expenses amount to 50 cedis, and adding 150-200gh for a night or two totals 1400 cedis monthly. Additional costs include bills (ECG, water, garbage collection), data, and contributions to events like funerals and weddings. Providing for friends and family with clothes, haircuts, braids, perfume, and other expenses adds up.

“Managing at least 3000 cedis a month is challenging, especially for young people starting out after university. It delves into how young professionals face challenges as they start their careers, navigating living expenses, savings, and possibly even student loans or other financial commitments. It’s a topic that resonates with many young people transitioning from university to the workforce.”