Moving to Palau from Ghana

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Ghana to Palau? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Palau compared to Ghana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GH
1.8
PW
11.2
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GH
25.9
PW
22.2

Ghana generally does better on safety, though Palau leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GH
$234
PW
$1,857
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GH
1.4
PW
17.8

Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau 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
PW
82.8t

Ghana performs better than Palau 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
PW
6.9
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GH
68.0%
PW
37.2%

Ghana generally does better on infrastructure, though Palau 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%
PW
1.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GH
$6,700
PW
$15,800

Palau generally does better on employment & economy, though Ghana leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GH
69.4 yrs
PW
74.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GH
32.6
PW
11.3

Palau 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 Palau. To live, work, or study long-term in Palau, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Palau's immigration authority.

Ghana passport

Ghana passport holder visiting Palau

Visa on Arrival
Ghana passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Palau.
Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Ghana

Visa Required
Palau 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 Palau?

Connectivity is usually fine (Palau: 6.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Palau offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Palau safe for expats?

Ghana generally does better on safety, though Palau leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Palau is 11.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Ghana.

How is healthcare in Palau compared to Ghana?

Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 17.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Palau, compared to 1.4 in Ghana. Palau scores 65 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).

What language do they speak in Palau?

The official languages in Palau are English and Palauan. In Ghana, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GH PW
Population 33,107,275 21,695
Currency Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English, Palauan
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +233 +680
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112