Numbeo, a global database that tracks the cost of living, has published a list identifying the countries with the lowest average monthly salaries after tax.
The report placed Cuba, Syria, and Nigeria at the bottom of the ranking.
According to the data, workers in Cuba earn an average monthly salary of $35.63, followed by Syria with $46.85, while Nigeria ranks third with $123.24.
Numbeo’s findings underscore the significant income inequality between nations and reveal the persistent economic challenges faced by many developing countries, especially across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Below is the complete list of the top 25 countries with the lowest monthly salaries after tax:
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Cuba – $35.63
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Syria – $46.85
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Nigeria – $123.24
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Egypt – $147.06
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Cameroon – $165.73
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Ivory Coast – $178.23
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Pakistan – $186.28
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Uganda – $190.52
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Ghana – $200.60
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Ethiopia – $201.43
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Sri Lanka – $210.74
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Venezuela – $211.60
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Nepal – $214.68
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Tajikistan – $238.78
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Bangladesh – $249.10
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Iran – $255.84
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Rwanda – $259.76
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Nicaragua – $285.37
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Indonesia – $288.27
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Tanzania – $307.26
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Libya – $314.76
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Algeria – $317.93
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Tunisia – $332.55
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Zimbabwe – $348.13
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Kenya – $356.06
