Moving to Pakistan from Ghana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ghana to Pakistan? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ghana to Pakistan, you would find that Pakistan is 50.8% cheaper than Ghana overall. A GHS880,000 salary in Ghana would need to be roughly PKR10,200,000 in Pakistan to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Ghana and Pakistan.
What does your salary buy?
GHS880,000 → PKR10,200,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Pakistan
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Restaurants
pay 57.1% less
Groceries
pay 65.8% less
Transportation
pay 0.4% less
Housing
pay 55.1% less
Childcare
pay 85.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 42.0% less
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
The numbers behind daily life in Pakistan compared to Ghana.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Ghana generally does better on safety, though Pakistan 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan 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 performs better than Pakistan 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
share of households with internet
Ghana generally does better on infrastructure, though Pakistan 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 Pakistan leads in top income tax 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
Ghana generally does better on family life, though Pakistan leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ghana Revenue Authority (2016), Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Accra | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) | 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) |
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| Month | Accra | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) |
| Feb | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) | 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) |
| Mar | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) | 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) |
| Apr | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) | 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) |
| May | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) | 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) |
| Jun | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) | 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) |
| Jul | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) | 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) | 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) |
| Sep | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) | 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) |
| Oct | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) |
| Nov | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) | 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) |
| Dec | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) | 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) |
Ghana Meteorological AgencyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana and Pakistan. To live, work, or study long-term in Pakistan, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Pakistan's immigration authority.
Ghana passport holder visiting Pakistan
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Pakistan 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 Pakistan than Ghana?
On average Pakistan is about 51% less expensive than Ghana, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Pakistan?
Budget about PKR2,550,000 for 3 months in Pakistan (based on a GHS880,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Pakistan?
Connectivity is usually fine (Pakistan: 1.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Pakistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Pakistan safe for expats?
Ghana generally does better on safety, though Pakistan leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Pakistan is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Ghana.
How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Ghana?
Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 2.7 in Ghana. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).
What's the weather like in Pakistan compared to Ghana?
The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 88°F in Accra. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Accra gets 29.2 in.
What language do they speak in Pakistan?
The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Ghana, the official language is English.
