Cuba's minimum wage was relatively low, although the country had a system of subsidies and social services that supplemented income.
Haiti had one of the lowest minimum wage rates in the world, which was considerably below the poverty line.
Bangladesh had a low minimum wage rate for its workers, particularly in the garment industry.
The country is currently facing one of the highest hyperinflations and devalued currencies. At this unofficial rate, the minimum wage currently falls under $20 per month.
Malawi’s minimum wage is MK 687.70 (approx. $0.839) per day. An employee in Malawi goes home with a monthly payment of approximately $25.17.
The minimum wage in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is 1,680 Congolese franc (approx. $0.84) per day for all workers.
The average minimum wage is approximately 19,030 CFA franc ($32.3) as of 2023. Guinee Bissau minimum wage was last changed on 1-Jan-2015.
Zambia had a low minimum wage, which was not sufficient to meet the basic needs of most workers.
An employee in Liberia receives an hourly minimum wage of $0.31. This minimum wage system has remained effective in Liberia since 2014.
Tanzania's minimum wage was relatively low, and many workers struggled to make ends meet.