Moving to Kenya from Ghana
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Ghana to Kenya — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Ghana to Kenya, you would find that Kenya is 6.1% more expensive than Ghana overall. A GHS802,778 salary in Ghana would need to be roughly KES9,574,916 in Kenya to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nairobi averages 74°F vs 88°F in Accra, making it significantly cooler.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Ghana to Kenya.
What does your salary buy?
GHS802,778 → KES9,574,916
To maintain the same standard of living in Kenya
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 9.6% less
Groceries
pay 34.3% less
Transportation
pay 51.5% more
Housing
pay 22.9% less
Childcare
pay 52.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 16.6% 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
How Ghana and Kenya stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Ghana performs better than Kenya 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Kenya performs significantly better than Ghana across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Ghana generally does better on infrastructure, though Kenya 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
Ghana performs better than Kenya 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
Kenya 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 | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) |
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| Month | Accra | Nairobi |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) |
| Feb | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) |
| Mar | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) |
| Apr | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) |
| May | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) |
| Jun | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) |
| Jul | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) |
| Sep | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) |
| Oct | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) |
| Nov | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) |
| Dec | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) |
Data:
Ghana Meteorological Agency,
Kenya Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana and Kenya. To live, work, or study long-term in Kenya, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Kenya's immigration authority.
Ghana passport holder visiting Kenya
Visa Free
Kenya passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Kenya than Ghana?
Headline costs are within a few percent between Kenya and Ghana; rent and dining are where you'll actually feel differences.
How much money do I need to move to Kenya?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a GHS802,778 comparable salary, that's around KES2,393,729 in Kenya for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Kenya?
With 1.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Kenya can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Ghana and Kenya.
Is Kenya safe for expats?
Ghana performs better than Kenya across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Kenya is 4.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Ghana.
How is healthcare in Kenya compared to Ghana?
Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in health coverage index. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Kenya, compared to 1.4 in Ghana. Kenya scores 53 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).
What's the weather like in Kenya compared to Ghana?
The average high temperature in Nairobi is 74°F, compared to 88°F in Accra. Nairobi receives around 40.3 in of rainfall per year, while Accra gets 29.2 in.
What language do they speak in Kenya?
The official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili. In Ghana, the official language is English.
