Moving to Ghana from Japan
What to Expect
Considering a move from Japan to Ghana? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Japan to Ghana, you would find that Ghana is 36.1% cheaper than Japan overall. A ¥11,948,175 salary in Japan would need to be roughly GHS464,005 in Ghana to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Accra averages 88°F vs 69°F in Tokyo, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Japan and Ghana.
What does your salary buy?
¥11,948,175 → GHS464,005
To maintain the same standard of living in Ghana
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 11.4% less
Groceries
pay 15.3% less
Transportation
pay 45.0% less
Housing
pay 31.9% less
Childcare
pay 62.3% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 38.2% 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Japan 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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Japan
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Ghana compared to Japan.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Japan performs better than Ghana across all safety metrics.
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
Japan 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
Japan 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
Japan 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
Japan 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
Japan generally does better on family life, though Ghana leads in education spending.
Data: National Tax Agency Japan, 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 | Tokyo | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/37°F (12°/3°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/58°F (23°/14°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/72°F (30°/22°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 63°/49°F (17°/9°C) | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
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| Month | Tokyo | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.2°C) | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 52°/36°F (10.9°/2.1°C) | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) |
| Mar | 58°/41°F (14.2°/5.0°C) | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) |
| Apr | 67°/50°F (19.4°/9.8°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) |
| May | 74°/58°F (23.6°/14.6°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | 79°/65°F (26.1°/18.5°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 82°/69°F (27.5°/20.3°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 72°/59°F (22.0°/14.8°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) |
| Nov | 62°/48°F (16.7°/8.8°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.8°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) |
Data:
Japan Meteorological Agency,
Ghana Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Japan 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.
Japan passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa Required
Ghana passport holder visiting Japan
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 Japan?
On average Ghana is about 42% less expensive than Japan, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Ghana?
Budget about GHS116,001 for 3 months in Ghana (based on a ¥11,948,175 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?
Japan performs better than Ghana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ghana is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.2 in Japan. About 83% of people in Ghana feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Japan?
Japan 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 26.1 in Japan. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Japan: 83).
What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Japan?
The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 69°F in Tokyo. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Tokyo gets 62.9 in.
What language do they speak in Ghana?
The official language in Ghana is English. In Japan, the official language is Japanese.
