Moving to Ghana from India
What to Expect
Considering a move from India to Ghana? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from India to Ghana, you would find that Ghana is 2.2 times more expensive than India overall. A ₹7,129,841 salary in India would need to be roughly GHS1,228,903 in Ghana to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between India and Ghana.
What does your salary buy?
₹7,129,841 → GHS1,228,903
To maintain the same standard of living in Ghana
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.1 times more
Groceries
pay 3.2 times more
Transportation
pay 98.2% more
Housing
pay 3.0 times more
Childcare
pay 2.6 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 57.4% 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 India to Ghana.
Who's moving to Ghana?
Top countries of origin for Ghana's foreign-born residents.
- 103,799
- 80,652
- 74,228
- 67,431
- 34,940
- 19,736
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India
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Ghana compared to India.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
India generally does better on safety, though Ghana leads in homicide rate.
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
India 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
India generally does better on environment, though Ghana 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
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
India generally does better on infrastructure, though Ghana 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 generally does better on employment & economy, though India leads in gdp per capita.
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
India generally does better on family life, though Ghana leads in life expectancy.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Government of India, 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 | Delhi | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
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| Month | Delhi | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) |
| Mar | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) |
| Apr | 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) |
| May | 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) |
| Nov | 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) |
Data:
India Meteorological Department,
Ghana Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between India and Ghana. To live, work, or study long-term in Ghana, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Ghana's immigration authority.
India passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa Required
Ghana passport holder visiting India
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Ghana than India?
On average Ghana is around 53% pricier than India, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Ghana?
Budget about GHS307,226 for 3 months in Ghana (based on a ₹7,129,841 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Ghana?
Connectivity is usually fine (Ghana: 0.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ghana offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Ghana safe for expats?
India generally does better on safety, though Ghana leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Ghana is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.8 in India.
How is healthcare in Ghana compared to India?
India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Ghana, compared to 7.3 in India. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).
What's the weather like in Ghana compared to India?
The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in.
What language do they speak in Ghana?
The official language in Ghana is English. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.
