Moving to Ghana from Iraq
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Iraq to Ghana — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Iraq to Ghana, you would find that Ghana is 27.0% more expensive than Iraq overall. A IQD98,131,745 salary in Iraq would need to be roughly GHS884,311 in Ghana to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Iraq to Ghana.
What does your salary buy?
IQD98,131,745 → GHS884,311
To maintain the same standard of living in Ghana
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Restaurants
pay 43.3% more
Groceries
pay 2.3 times more
Transportation
pay 1.1% less
Housing
pay 7.8% less
Childcare
pay 62.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 13.1% 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
How Iraq and Ghana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Iraq 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Iraq 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
Iraq 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
share of households with internet
Iraq 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
share of people below the poverty line
Iraq generally does better on employment & economy, though Ghana leads in unemployment 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
Iraq generally does better on family life, though Ghana leads in literacy rate.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Baghdad | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/43°F (19°/6°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 97°/67°F (36°/20°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 108°/74°F (43°/24°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 77°/50°F (25°/10°C) | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
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| Month | Baghdad | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°/39°F (15.5°/3.8°C) | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 65°/42°F (18.5°/5.5°C) | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) |
| Mar | 74°/49°F (23.6°/9.6°C) | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) |
| Apr | 86°/59°F (29.9°/15.2°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) |
| May | 98°/68°F (36.5°/20.1°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | 106°/74°F (41.3°/23.3°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 111°/78°F (44.0°/25.5°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 110°/76°F (43.5°/24.5°C) | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 104°/69°F (40.2°/20.7°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 92°/61°F (33.4°/15.9°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) |
| Nov | 75°/49°F (23.7°/9.2°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 63°/41°F (17.2°/5.1°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) |
Data:
Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology,
Ghana Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iraq 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.
Iraq passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa Required
Ghana passport holder visiting Iraq
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 Ghana than Iraq?
Headline costs are within a few percent between Ghana and Iraq; rent and dining are where you'll actually feel differences.
How much money do I need to move to Ghana?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a IQD98,131,745 comparable salary, that's around GHS221,078 in Ghana for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Ghana?
With 0.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Ghana can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Iraq and Ghana.
Is Ghana safe for expats?
Iraq 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 9.4 in Iraq.
How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Iraq?
Iraq 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 10.1 in Iraq. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iraq: 59).
What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Iraq?
The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 87°F in Baghdad. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Baghdad gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in Ghana?
The official language in Ghana is English. In Iraq, the official languages are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.
