Moving to Indonesia from Ghana
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Ghana to Indonesia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Ghana to Indonesia, you would find that Indonesia is 8.3% more expensive than Ghana overall. A GHS864,429 salary in Ghana would need to be roughly IDR1,532,285,230 in Indonesia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Ghana to Indonesia.
What does your salary buy?
GHS864,429 → IDR1,532,285,230
To maintain the same standard of living in Indonesia
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Restaurants
pay 36.9% less
Groceries
pay 19.1% less
Transportation
pay 16.4% more
Housing
pay 2.5% less
Childcare
pay 6.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.0% 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Ghana to Indonesia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Indonesia 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
Indonesia 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 Indonesia 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
Ghana generally does better on infrastructure, though Indonesia leads in broadband per 100 people.
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 Indonesia 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
Indonesia generally does better on family life, though Ghana leads in education spending.
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 | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
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| Month | Accra | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) |
| Feb | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) |
| Mar | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) |
| Apr | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) |
| May | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
Data:
Ghana Meteorological Agency,
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana and Indonesia. To live, work, or study long-term in Indonesia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Indonesia's immigration authority.
Ghana passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Indonesia 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 Indonesia than Ghana?
No — Indonesia is on average about 14% more expensive than Ghana. City-level variation matters.
How much money do I need to move to Indonesia?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly IDR383,071,308 in Indonesia on a GHS864,429 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Indonesia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Indonesia has 4.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Indonesia safe for expats?
Indonesia generally does better on safety, though Ghana leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Ghana. About 63% of people in Indonesia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Ghana?
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 1.4 in Ghana. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).
What's the weather like in Indonesia compared to Ghana?
The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 88°F in Accra. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Accra gets 29.2 in.
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Ghana, the official language is English.
