Moving to Sierra Leone from Ghana
What to Expect
Considering a move from Ghana to Sierra Leone? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Ghana to Sierra Leone.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sierra Leone 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 generally does better on environment, though Sierra Leone leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Ghana generally does better on infrastructure, though Sierra Leone leads in water stress level.
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
Ghana performs better than Sierra Leone across all employment & economy metrics.
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 Sierra Leone 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 | Freetown |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 87°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
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| Month | Accra | Freetown |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) | 86°/75°F (29.9°/23.8°C) |
| Feb | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) | 87°/75°F (30.3°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) |
| Apr | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) | 88°/77°F (31.2°/24.8°C) |
| May | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) | 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) | 83°/73°F (28.4°/23.0°C) |
| Sep | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) |
| Nov | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) | 86°/75°F (30.1°/24.0°C) |
| Dec | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) | 85°/75°F (29.7°/24.1°C) |
Data:
Ghana Meteorological Agency,
Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana and Sierra Leone. To live, work, or study long-term in Sierra Leone, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Sierra Leone's immigration authority.
Ghana passport holder visiting Sierra Leone
Visa Free
Sierra Leone passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Sierra Leone?
Connectivity is usually fine (Sierra Leone: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Sierra Leone offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Sierra Leone safe for expats?
Ghana generally does better on safety, though Sierra Leone leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Sierra Leone is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Ghana.
How is healthcare in Sierra Leone compared to Ghana?
Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sierra Leone leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Sierra Leone, compared to 1.4 in Ghana. Sierra Leone scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ghana: 48).
What's the weather like in Sierra Leone compared to Ghana?
The average high temperature in Freetown is 86°F, compared to 88°F in Accra. Freetown receives around 116.0 in of rainfall per year, while Accra gets 29.2 in.
What language do they speak in Sierra Leone?
Both Ghana and Sierra Leone share the same official language: English.
