Moving to Ghana from Gambia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Gambia to Ghana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Gambia to Ghana.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Gambia to Ghana.
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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Gambia
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Ghana compared to Gambia.
Is it safe?
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Gambia generally does better on safety, though Ghana leads in feel safe walking at night.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Gambia generally does better on environment, though Ghana leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Ghana generally does better on infrastructure, though Gambia leads in water stress level.
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
Ghana performs significantly better than Gambia across all employment & economy metrics.
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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Ghana performs significantly better than Gambia across all family life metrics.
Data: 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 | Banjul | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
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| Month | Banjul | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) |
| Mar | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) |
| Apr | 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) |
| May | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) |
| Nov | 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) |
Data:
Department of Water Resources,
Ghana Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia 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.
Gambia passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa Free
Ghana passport holder visiting Gambia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Ghana?
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?
Is Ghana safe for expats?
Gambia generally does better on safety, though Ghana leads in feel safe walking at night. About 83% of people in Ghana feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Gambia?
Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Ghana, compared to 1.0 in Gambia. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).
What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Gambia?
The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in Ghana?
Both Gambia and Ghana share the same official language: English.
