Moving to Ghana from Lebanon
What to Expect
Considering a move from Lebanon to Ghana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Lebanon to Ghana, you would find that Ghana is 18.5% cheaper than Lebanon overall. A LBP6,708,291,404 salary in Lebanon would need to be roughly GHS540,695 in Ghana to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Lebanon and Ghana.
What does your salary buy?
LBP6,708,291,404 → GHS540,695
To maintain the same standard of living in Ghana
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 35.1% less
Groceries
pay 82.3% more
Transportation
pay 37.5% less
Housing
pay 35.5% less
Childcare
pay 16.0% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 25.7% 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 Lebanon 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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12.1,155
Lebanon
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Ghana compared to Lebanon.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Lebanon 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
Lebanon 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
Lebanon 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
Lebanon 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
Lebanon 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
Lebanon generally does better on family life, though Ghana leads in education spending.
Data: Ministry of Finance, Lebanon, 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 | Beirut | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | — | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | — | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | — | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | — | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
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| Month | Beirut | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | — | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) |
| Mar | — | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) |
| Apr | — | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) |
| May | — | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | — | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | — | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | — | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | — | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | — | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) |
| Nov | — | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | — | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) |
Ghana Meteorological AgencyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lebanon 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.
Lebanon passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa Required
Ghana passport holder visiting Lebanon
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 Lebanon?
On average Ghana is about 37% less expensive than Lebanon, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Ghana?
Budget about GHS135,174 for 3 months in Ghana (based on a LBP6,708,291,404 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and 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?
Lebanon 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 2.3 in Lebanon.
How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Lebanon?
Lebanon 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 26.2 in Lebanon. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).
What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Lebanon?
The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.
What language do they speak in Ghana?
The official language in Ghana is English. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.
