Moving to Louisiana from Ghana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ghana to Louisiana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ghana to Louisiana, you would find that Louisiana is 3.4 times more expensive than Ghana overall. A GHS839,625 salary in Ghana would need to be roughly $171,573 in Louisiana to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Baton Rouge averages 79°F vs 88°F in Accra, making it significantly cooler.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Ghana and Louisiana.
What does your salary buy?
GHS839,625 → $171,573
To maintain the same standard of living in Louisiana
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 3.3 times more
Groceries
pay 62.1% more
Transportation
pay 2.0 times more
Housing
pay 4.3 times more
Childcare
pay 7.5 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.9 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Ghana to Louisiana.
people moved from Ghana to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Ghana
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Louisiana compared to Ghana.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Ghana performs better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Louisiana 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
share of people below the poverty line
Louisiana generally does better on employment & economy, though Ghana leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Louisiana performs significantly better than Ghana across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Accra | Baton Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) | 67°/45°F (19°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) |
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| Month | Accra | Baton Rouge |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) | 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) |
| Feb | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) | 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.9°C) |
| Mar | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) | 73°/50°F (22.6°/10.2°C) |
| Apr | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) | 79°/57°F (26.3°/13.8°C) |
| May | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.4°C) |
| Jun | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) | 91°/71°F (32.7°/21.9°C) |
| Jul | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) | 92°/74°F (33.4°/23.2°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) | 92°/73°F (33.6°/23.0°C) |
| Sep | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) | 89°/69°F (31.5°/20.3°C) |
| Oct | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) |
| Nov | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) |
| Dec | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) | 64°/43°F (17.8°/5.9°C) |
Ghana Meteorological Agency
National Weather ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Ghana passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States 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 Louisiana than Ghana?
On average Louisiana is around 129% pricier than Ghana, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Louisiana?
Budget about $42,893 for 3 months in Louisiana (based on a GHS839,625 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Louisiana?
From major Louisiana cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Ghana and Louisiana are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Louisiana compared to Ghana?
Ghana performs better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Louisiana compared to Ghana?
The average high temperature in Baton Rouge is 79°F, compared to 88°F in Accra. Baton Rouge receives around 60.6 in of rainfall per year, while Accra gets 29.2 in.
What language do they speak in Louisiana?
Both Ghana and Louisiana share the same official language: English.
