Moving to Ghana from Cyprus
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Considering a move from Cyprus to Ghana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Cyprus to Ghana, you would find that Ghana is 47.2% cheaper than Cyprus overall. A €65,850 salary in Cyprus would need to be roughly GHS358,402 in Ghana to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Cyprus and Ghana. What does your salary buy? €65,850 → GHS358,402 To maintain the same standard of living in Ghana How key spending categories compare Restaurants pay 55.8% less Groceries pay 7.3% less Transportation pay 49.8% less Housing pay 43.3% less Childcare pay 58.1% less Entertainment and Sports pay 48.3% 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. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. The numbers behind daily life in Ghana compared to Cyprus. per 100,000 people per year per 100,000 people per year Cyprus performs better than Ghana across all safety metrics. 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 Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in healthcare spending per person. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Cyprus generally does better on environment, though Ghana leads in co₂ emissions per capita. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet Cyprus generally does better on infrastructure, though Ghana leads in water stress level. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person the highest marginal rate on personal income share of people below the poverty line Cyprus generally does better on employment & economy, though Ghana leads in unemployment rate. 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 Cyprus performs better than Ghana across all family life metrics. Data: Inland Revenue Department of the Republic of Cyprus, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cyprus 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. Cyprus passport holder visiting Ghana Ghana passport holder visiting Cyprus Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. On average Ghana is about 58% less expensive than Cyprus, with major cities narrowing the gap. Budget about GHS89,600 for 3 months in Ghana (based on a €65,850 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. 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? Cyprus performs better than Ghana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ghana is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Cyprus. Cyprus 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 35.5 in Cyprus. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cyprus: 81). The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 80°F in Nicosia. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Nicosia gets 13.5 in. The official language in Ghana is English. In Cyprus, the official languages are Greek and Turkish. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Nicosia Accra Jan–Mar 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) Apr–Jun 85°/60°F (29°/15°C) 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) Jul–Sep 97°/71°F (36°/22°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) Oct–Dec 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) View all months
Month Nicosia Accra Jan 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C) 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) Feb 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C) 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) Mar 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C) 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) Apr 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) May 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C) 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) Jun 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C) 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) Jul 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) Aug 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) Sep 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) Oct 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C) 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) Nov 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C) 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) Dec 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) 
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