Moving to Dominican Republic from Ghana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ghana to Dominican Republic? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ghana to Dominican Republic, you would find that Dominican Republic is 56.4% more expensive than Ghana overall. A GHS864,429 salary in Ghana would need to be roughly DOP6,444,644 in Dominican Republic to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Ghana and Dominican Republic.
What does your salary buy?
GHS864,429 → DOP6,444,644
To maintain the same standard of living in Dominican Republic
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Restaurants
pay 31.3% more
Groceries
pay 14.5% less
Transportation
pay 95.3% more
Housing
pay 60.6% more
Childcare
pay 44.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 43.3% more
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 Dominican Republic 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 performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.
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
Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic 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
share of households with internet
Dominican Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Ghana 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Ghana generally does better on employment & economy, though Dominican Republic 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
Dominican Republic 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 | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 87°/72°F (30°/22°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 89°/73°F (31°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 87°/71°F (30°/21°C) |
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| Month | Accra | Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C) |
| Feb | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) | 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C) |
| Mar | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) | 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C) |
| Apr | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) | 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C) |
| May | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) | 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C) |
| Jun | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) | 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) |
| Jul | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) | 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) | 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) | 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C) |
| Oct | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) | 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C) |
| Dec | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) | 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C) |
Data:
Ghana Meteorological Agency,
Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana and Dominican Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominican Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominican Republic's immigration authority.
Ghana passport holder visiting Dominican Republic
Visa Required
Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic than Ghana?
On average Dominican Republic is around 47% pricier than Ghana, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Dominican Republic?
Budget about DOP1,611,161 for 3 months in Dominican Republic (based on a GHS864,429 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Dominican Republic?
Connectivity is usually fine (Dominican Republic: 10.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominican Republic offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Dominican Republic safe for expats?
Ghana performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Dominican Republic is 12.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Ghana. About 40% of people in Dominican Republic feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Dominican Republic compared to Ghana?
Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominican Republic, compared to 1.4 in Ghana. Dominican Republic scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).
What's the weather like in Dominican Republic compared to Ghana?
The average high temperature in Santo Domingo is 87°F, compared to 88°F in Accra. Santo Domingo receives around 57.0 in of rainfall per year, while Accra gets 29.2 in.
What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?
The official language in Dominican Republic is Spanish. In Ghana, the official language is English.
