Moving to Marshall Islands from Ghana

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Ghana to Marshall Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Ghana to Marshall Islands.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GH
25.9
MH
11.9

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Ghana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GH
$234
MH
$874
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GH
1.4
MH
4.6

Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GH
0.7t
MH
0.0t

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Ghana across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GH
0.6
MH
2.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GH
68.0%
MH
38.7%

Ghana generally does better on infrastructure, though Marshall Islands leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GH
3.1%
MH
36.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GH
$6,700
MH
$6,800

Marshall Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Ghana leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GH
69.4 yrs
MH
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GH
32.6
MH
21.7

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Ghana across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana and Marshall Islands. To live, work, or study long-term in Marshall Islands, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Marshall Islands's immigration authority.

Ghana passport

Ghana passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa Required
Ghana passport holders need a visa to enter Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Ghana

Visa Required
Marshall Islands passport holders need a visa to enter Ghana.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Marshall Islands?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Marshall Islands has 2.3 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 Marshall Islands safe for expats?

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Ghana across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Ghana?

Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Marshall Islands, compared to 1.4 in Ghana. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In Ghana, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GH MH
Population 33,107,275 79,906
Currency Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English, Marshallese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +233 +692
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112