Moving to Ghana from Fiji

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Fiji to Ghana — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Fiji to Ghana. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Fiji and Ghana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
2.2
GH
1.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
GH
25.9

Fiji generally does better on safety, though Ghana leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

FJ
$548
GH
$234
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
GH
1.4

Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

FJ
37.0
GH
89.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
GH
0.7t

Fiji 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

FJ
2.5
GH
0.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
GH
6.3%

Fiji performs better than Ghana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

FJ
4.3%
GH
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
GH
$6,700

Fiji generally does better on employment & economy, though Ghana leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

FJ
74.3 yrs
GH
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
GH
32.6

Fiji performs better than Ghana across all family life metrics.

Data: Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Suva Rain: 119.7 in/yr (3040 mm)
84° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Suva Accra
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/72°F (29°/22°C) 88°/76°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/69°F (27°/21°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/72°F (29°/22°C) 89°/75°F (32°/24°C)
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Month Suva Accra
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.7°C) 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C)
Feb 88°/75°F (31.0°/23.8°C) 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.6°/23.5°C) 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C)
Apr 85°/73°F (29.7°/23.0°C) 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C)
May 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.0°C) 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C)
Jun 82°/71°F (27.6°/21.4°C) 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C)
Jul 80°/69°F (26.5°/20.4°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C)
Aug 80°/69°F (26.6°/20.5°C) 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C)
Sep 81°/70°F (27.0°/20.9°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C)
Oct 82°/71°F (27.8°/21.7°C) 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C)
Nov 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C)
Dec 86°/74°F (29.8°/23.2°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C)

Data: Fiji Meteorological Service Fiji Meteorological Service, Ghana Meteorological Agency Ghana Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Fiji 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.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Ghana

Visa Required
Fiji passport holders need a visa to enter Ghana.
Ghana passport

Ghana passport holder visiting Fiji

Visa Free
Ghana passport holders can enter Fiji without a visa.

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?

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 Fiji and Ghana.

Is Ghana safe for expats?

Fiji 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 2.2 in Fiji.

How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Fiji?

Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Ghana, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Fiji?

The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 84°F in Suva. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Suva gets 119.7 in.

What language do they speak in Ghana?

The official language in Ghana is English. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ GH
Population 943,737 33,107,275
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +233
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 112