Moving to Ghana from El Salvador

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from El Salvador to Ghana — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from El Salvador to Ghana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SV
7.8
GH
1.8
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

SV
38%
GH
83%

Ghana generally does better on safety, though El Salvador leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SV
$1,176
GH
$234
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SV
15.5
GH
1.4

El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SV
31.0
GH
89.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SV
1.5t
GH
0.7t

El Salvador generally does better on environment, though Ghana leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SV
10.6
GH
0.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SV
13.2%
GH
6.3%

El Salvador generally does better on infrastructure, though Ghana leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SV
2.8%
GH
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SV
$11,300
GH
$6,700

El Salvador generally does better on employment & economy, though Ghana leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SV
75.4 yrs
GH
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SV
12.1
GH
32.6

El Salvador performs better than Ghana across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

San Salvador Rain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Accra Rain: 29.2 in/yr (741 mm)
88° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months San Salvador Accra
Jan–Mar 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/68°F (31°/20°C) 88°/76°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/67°F (30°/20°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) 89°/75°F (32°/24°C)
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Month San Salvador Accra
Jan 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C) 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C)
Feb 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C) 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C)
Mar 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C) 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C) 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C)
May 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C) 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C)
Jun 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C)
Jul 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C)
Aug 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C) 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C)
Sep 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C)
Oct 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C) 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C) 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C)
Dec 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C)

Data: Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología, Ghana Meteorological Agency Ghana Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between El Salvador 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.

El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Ghana

Visa Required
El Salvador passport holders need a visa to enter Ghana.
Ghana passport

Ghana passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Required
Ghana passport holders need a visa to enter El Salvador.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

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?

Ghana generally does better on safety, though El Salvador leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Ghana is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 7.8 in El Salvador. About 83% of people in Ghana feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Ghana compared to El Salvador?

El Salvador 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 15.5 in El Salvador. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (El Salvador: 78).

What's the weather like in Ghana compared to El Salvador?

The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 87°F in San Salvador. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while San Salvador gets 70.0 in.

What language do they speak in Ghana?

The official language in Ghana is English. In El Salvador, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

SV GH
Population 6,568,745 33,107,275
Currency Salvadoran Colón (SVC) Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +503 +233
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112