Moving to Ghana from Canada
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Canada to Ghana — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Canada to Ghana, you would find that Ghana is 51.9% cheaper than Canada overall. A CA$103,526 salary in Canada would need to be roughly GHS323,434 in Ghana to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Accra averages 88°F vs 52°F in Ottawa, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
What to expect for your wallet after moving from Canada to Ghana.
What does your salary buy?
CA$103,526 → GHS323,434
To maintain the same standard of living in Ghana
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 57.7% less
Groceries
pay 24.9% less
Transportation
pay 41.3% less
Housing
pay 61.5% less
Childcare
pay 71.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 46.4% less
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?
How many people actually move from Canada to Ghana, based on official data.
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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16.323
Canada
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Canada to Ghana.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Canada generally does better on safety, though Ghana leads in homicide rate.
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
Canada 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
Canada 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
Canada 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 Canada 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
Canada performs better than Ghana across all family life metrics.
Data: Canada Revenue Agency, 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 | Ottawa | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 27°/10°F (-3°/-12°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 64°/45°F (18°/7°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 41°/25°F (5°/-4°C) | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
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| Month | Ottawa | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21°/4°F (-6.1°/-15.3°C) | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 25°/8°F (-4.1°/-13.3°C) | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) |
| Mar | 36°/19°F (2.2°/-7.1°C) | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) |
| Apr | 51°/33°F (10.8°/0.6°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) |
| May | 66°/46°F (19.1°/7.7°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | 75°/55°F (23.8°/12.7°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 80°/60°F (26.5°/15.4°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 77°/57°F (24.9°/14.1°C) | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 67°/48°F (19.5°/9.1°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 54°/37°F (12.5°/3.0°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) |
| Nov | 41°/27°F (4.8°/-2.8°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.1°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Service of Canada,
Ghana Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Canada 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.
Canada passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa Required
Ghana passport holder visiting Canada
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 Canada?
Yes — Ghana is on average about 60% cheaper than Canada. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Ghana?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly GHS80,858 in Ghana on a CA$103,526 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, deposits, visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Ghana?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Ghana has 0.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Ghana safe for expats?
Canada generally does better on safety, though Ghana leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Ghana is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.3 in Canada. About 83% of people in Ghana feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Canada?
Canada 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 25.0 in Canada. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Canada: 91).
What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Canada?
The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 52°F in Ottawa. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Ottawa gets 37.1 in.
What language do they speak in Ghana?
The official language in Ghana is English. In Canada, the official languages are English and French.
