Moving to Philippines from Ghana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ghana to Philippines? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Ghana to Philippines, you would find that Philippines is 17.2% more expensive than Ghana overall. A GHS859,312 salary in Ghana would need to be roughly ₱5,658,578 in Philippines to maintain the same lifestyle.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Ghana and Philippines.
What does your salary buy?
GHS859,312 → ₱5,658,578
To maintain the same standard of living in Philippines
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 19.1% less
Groceries
pay 0.7% less
Transportation
pay 18.7% more
Housing
pay 17.9% more
Childcare
pay 15.1% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 3.6% 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 Philippines.
Who's moving to Philippines?
Top countries of origin for Philippines's foreign-born residents.
- 38,269
- 37,857
- 14,634
- 11,323
- 7,350
- 6,123
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87.35
Ghana
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Philippines 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 Philippines 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
Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana 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 Philippines 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 Philippines 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
Philippines generally does better on employment & economy, though Ghana 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
Philippines generally does better on family life, though Ghana leads in education spending.
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 | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
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| Month | Accra | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) |
| Feb | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) |
| May | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) |
| Jun | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) |
| Jul | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) |
| Sep | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) |
Data:
Ghana Meteorological Agency,
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana and Philippines. To live, work, or study long-term in Philippines, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Philippines's immigration authority.
Ghana passport holder visiting Philippines
Visa Free
Philippines 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 Philippines than Ghana?
On average Philippines is around 23% pricier than Ghana, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Philippines?
Budget about ₱1,414,644 for 3 months in Philippines (based on a GHS859,312 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Philippines?
Connectivity is usually fine (Philippines: 7.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Philippines offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Philippines safe for expats?
Ghana generally does better on safety, though Philippines leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Philippines is 4.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Ghana.
How is healthcare in Philippines compared to Ghana?
Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Philippines, compared to 1.4 in Ghana. Philippines scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).
What's the weather like in Philippines compared to Ghana?
The average high temperature in Manila is 88°F, compared to 88°F in Accra. Manila receives around 86.7 in of rainfall per year, while Accra gets 29.2 in.
What language do they speak in Philippines?
The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Ghana, the official language is English.
