Moving to Ghana from Florida
What to Expect
Considering a move from Florida to Ghana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Florida to Ghana, you would find that Ghana is 63.7% cheaper than Florida. A $75,000 salary in Florida would need to be roughly GHS321,000 in Ghana to maintain the same lifestyle.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Florida and Ghana.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → GHS321,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Ghana
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 59.4% less
Groceries
pay 33.5% less
Transportation
pay 44.1% less
Housing
pay 81.4% less
Childcare
pay 64.2% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 41.7% 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Florida to Ghana.
Who's moving to Ghana?
Top countries of origin for Ghana's foreign-born residents.
- 103,799
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Ghana compared to Florida.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Ghana performs significantly better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Florida 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
share of people below the poverty line
Florida generally does better on employment & economy, though Ghana leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Florida performs better than Ghana across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), World Health Organization (2024), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tallahassee | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 91°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/48°F (23°/9°C) | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
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| Month | Tallahassee | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/39°F (17.5°/3.9°C) | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 67°/42°F (19.7°/5.5°C) | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) |
| Mar | 74°/47°F (23.2°/8.4°C) | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) |
| Apr | 80°/52°F (26.6°/11.3°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) |
| May | 87°/62°F (30.6°/16.4°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | 91°/69°F (32.8°/20.8°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.2°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.3°C) | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 88°/68°F (31.3°/20.1°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 81°/57°F (27.4°/14.1°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) |
| Nov | 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.6°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 65°/41°F (18.5°/5.1°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) |
National Weather Service
Ghana Meteorological AgencyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa Required
Ghana passport holder visiting United States
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 Florida?
On average Ghana is about 64% less expensive than Florida, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Ghana?
Budget about GHS80,250 for 3 months in Ghana (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Ghana?
From major Ghana cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Florida and Ghana are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Florida?
Ghana performs significantly better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Florida?
The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 80°F in Tallahassee. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Tallahassee gets 59.2 in.
What language do they speak in Ghana?
Both Florida and Ghana share the same official language: English.
