Moving to Ghana from Burkina Faso
What to Expect
Considering a move from Burkina Faso to Ghana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Burkina Faso to Ghana.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Ghana compared to Burkina Faso.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Ghana performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Burkina Faso generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Burkina Faso performs better than Ghana across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Ghana performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Ghana performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Ghana generally does better on family life, though Burkina Faso leads in education spending.
Data: 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 | Ouagadougou | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 96°/67°F (36°/20°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 99°/78°F (37°/26°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 95°/67°F (35°/20°C) | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
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| Month | Ouagadougou | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C) | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C) | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) |
| Mar | 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C) | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) |
| Apr | 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) |
| May | 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C) | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) |
| Nov | 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) |
Data:
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso,
Ghana Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burkina Faso 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.
Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa Free
Ghana passport holder visiting Burkina Faso
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Ghana?
Connectivity is usually fine (Ghana: 0.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ghana offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Ghana safe for expats?
Ghana performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in health coverage index. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Ghana, compared to 1.5 in Burkina Faso. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burkina Faso: 40).
What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Burkina Faso?
The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 95°F in Ouagadougou. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Ouagadougou gets 29.3 in.
What language do they speak in Ghana?
The official language in Ghana is English. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.
