Moving to Colombia from Ghana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ghana to Colombia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ghana to Colombia, you would find that Colombia is 43.4% more expensive than Ghana overall. A GHS802,778 salary in Ghana would need to be roughly COP328,928,216 in Colombia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bogota averages 61°F vs 88°F in Accra, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Ghana and Colombia.
What does your salary buy?
GHS802,778 → COP328,928,216
To maintain the same standard of living in Colombia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 23.3% more
Groceries
pay 24.4% less
Transportation
pay 53.5% more
Housing
pay 35.4% more
Childcare
pay 64.0% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 10.0% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Colombia compared to Ghana.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Ghana generally does better on safety, though Colombia leads in road traffic deaths.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Colombia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Ghana generally does better on environment, though Colombia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Colombia performs significantly 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Ghana generally does better on employment & economy, though Colombia leads in gdp per capita.
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
Colombia performs significantly better than Ghana across all family life metrics.
Data: Ghana Revenue Authority, 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 | Accra | Bogota |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) | 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 61°/47°F (16°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 60°/45°F (15°/7°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) |
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| Month | Accra | Bogota |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) | 62°/42°F (16.4°/5.6°C) |
| Feb | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) | 62°/44°F (16.7°/6.5°C) |
| Mar | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) | 62°/46°F (16.7°/7.6°C) |
| Apr | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) | 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.6°C) |
| May | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) | 61°/48°F (16.2°/8.7°C) |
| Jun | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) | 60°/47°F (15.7°/8.3°C) |
| Jul | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) | 59°/46°F (14.9°/7.7°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) | 60°/45°F (15.4°/7.3°C) |
| Sep | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) | 60°/45°F (15.8°/7.1°C) |
| Oct | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 61°/46°F (15.9°/7.7°C) |
| Nov | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) | 61°/46°F (16.0°/7.9°C) |
| Dec | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) | 61°/43°F (16.1°/6.3°C) |
Data:
Ghana Meteorological Agency,
Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environment Studies
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana and Colombia. To live, work, or study long-term in Colombia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Colombia's immigration authority.
Ghana passport holder visiting Colombia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Colombia passport holder visiting Ghana
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 Colombia than Ghana?
On average Colombia is around 21% pricier than Ghana, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Colombia?
Budget about COP82,232,054 for 3 months in Colombia (based on a GHS802,778 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Colombia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Colombia: 17.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Colombia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Colombia safe for expats?
Ghana generally does better on safety, though Colombia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Colombia is 25.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Ghana. About 51% of people in Colombia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Colombia compared to Ghana?
Colombia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 24.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Colombia, compared to 1.4 in Ghana. Colombia scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).
What's the weather like in Colombia compared to Ghana?
The average high temperature in Bogota is 61°F, compared to 88°F in Accra. Bogota receives around 31.5 in of rainfall per year, while Accra gets 29.2 in.
What language do they speak in Colombia?
The official language in Colombia is Spanish. In Ghana, the official language is English.
