Moving to Ghana from Brazil
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Brazil to Ghana — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Brazil to Ghana, you would find that Ghana is 6.3% cheaper than Brazil overall. A R$379,035 salary in Brazil would need to be roughly GHS663,373 in Ghana to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Brazil to Ghana.
What does your salary buy?
R$379,035 → GHS663,373
To maintain the same standard of living in Ghana
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 16.3% less
Groceries
pay 50.3% more
Transportation
pay 21.0% less
Housing
pay 24.4% more
Childcare
pay 43.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 14.7% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Brazil to Ghana, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Ghana?
Top countries of origin for Ghana's foreign-born residents.
- 103,799
- 80,652
- 74,228
- 67,431
- 34,940
- 19,736
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Brazil
Key Indicator Comparison
How Brazil and Ghana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Ghana generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Brazil generally does better on environment, though Ghana leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Brazil performs better than Ghana across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Ghana generally does better on employment & economy, though Brazil leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Brazil performs better than Ghana across all family life metrics.
Data: Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Brasilia | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 80°/63°F (27°/17°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 80°/58°F (27°/14°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/64°F (27°/17°C) | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
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| Month | Brasilia | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C) | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C) | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) |
| Mar | 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C) | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) |
| Apr | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) |
| May | 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C) | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) |
| Nov | 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia,
Ghana Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil and Ghana. To live, work, or study long-term in Ghana, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ghana's immigration authority.
Brazil passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa Required
Ghana passport holder visiting Brazil
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Ghana than Brazil?
Generally yes: Ghana runs about 17% cheaper than Brazil on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Ghana?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a R$379,035 comparable salary, that's around GHS165,843 in Ghana for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Ghana?
With 0.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ghana can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Brazil and Ghana.
Is Ghana safe for expats?
Ghana generally does better on safety, though Brazil leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Ghana is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil. About 83% of people in Ghana feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Brazil?
Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Ghana, compared to 21.4 in Brazil. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).
What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Brazil?
The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 80°F in Brasilia. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Brasilia gets 61.1 in.
What language do they speak in Ghana?
The official language in Ghana is English. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.
