Moving to Latvia from Ghana
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Ghana to Latvia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Ghana to Latvia, you would find that Latvia is 2.4 times more expensive than Ghana overall. A GHS832,383 salary in Ghana would need to be roughly €120,307 in Latvia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Latvian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Riga averages 50°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 Latvia.
What does your salary buy?
GHS832,383 → €120,307
To maintain the same standard of living in Latvia
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 2.5 times more
Groceries
pay 0.2% less
Transportation
pay 88.6% more
Housing
pay 2.5 times more
Childcare
pay 3.7 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.1 times 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Ghana to Latvia, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Latvia?
Top countries of origin for Latvia's foreign-born residents.
- 116,771
- 42,251
- 32,262
- 14,209
- 5,651
- 3,712
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87.7
Ghana
Key Indicator Comparison
How Ghana and Latvia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
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 Latvia 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
Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia 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
Ghana generally does better on environment, though Latvia 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
Latvia 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
Latvia generally does better on employment & economy, though Ghana leads in unemployment rate.
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
Latvia 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 | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) | 31°/20°F (0°/-7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 60°/42°F (15°/6°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 67°/51°F (20°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 41°/31°F (5°/0°C) |
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| Month | Accra | Riga |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) | 28°/18°F (-2.3°/-7.8°C) |
| Feb | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) | 29°/18°F (-1.7°/-7.6°C) |
| Mar | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) | 37°/24°F (2.7°/-4.7°C) |
| Apr | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.0°C) |
| May | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) | 61°/43°F (16.2°/5.9°C) |
| Jun | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) | 68°/50°F (20.1°/10.0°C) |
| Jul | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) | 71°/54°F (21.7°/12.3°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) | 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C) |
| Sep | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) | 61°/46°F (16.3°/8.0°C) |
| Oct | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 51°/39°F (10.4°/4.0°C) |
| Nov | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) | 39°/31°F (3.9°/-0.5°C) |
| Dec | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) | 33°/24°F (0.3°/-4.4°C) |
Data:
Ghana Meteorological Agency,
Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana and Latvia. To live, work, or study long-term in Latvia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Latvia's immigration authority.
Ghana passport holder visiting Latvia
Visa Required
Latvia 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 Latvia than Ghana?
Day-to-day costs in Latvia run about 86% higher than Ghana on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Latvia?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a GHS832,383 comparable salary, that's around €30,077 in Latvia for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Latvia?
With 26.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Latvia 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 Latvia.
Is Latvia safe for expats?
Ghana generally does better on safety, though Latvia leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Latvia is 3.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Ghana. About 75% of people in Latvia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Latvia compared to Ghana?
Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Latvia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Latvia, compared to 1.4 in Ghana. Latvia scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).
What's the weather like in Latvia compared to Ghana?
The average high temperature in Riga is 50°F, compared to 88°F in Accra. Riga receives around 24.9 in of rainfall per year, while Accra gets 29.2 in.
What language do they speak in Latvia?
The official language in Latvia is Latvian. In Ghana, the official language is English.
