Moving to Ghana from Lithuania

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Lithuania to Ghana — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Lithuania to Ghana, you would find that Ghana is 30.8% cheaper than Lithuania overall. A €67,000 salary in Lithuania would need to be roughly GHS602,000 in Ghana to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Accra averages 88°F vs 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

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Is Ghana cheaper than Lithuania?

The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 38.5% less

Groceries

pay 21.5% more

Transportation

pay 40.1% less

Housing

pay 36.3% less

Childcare

pay 21.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 23.4% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 EUR = 12.98 GHS (October 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

What salary do you need in Ghana?

What does your salary buy?

€67,000 → GHS602,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Ghana

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Lithuania and Ghana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

LT
2.6
GH
1.8
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LT
64%
GH
83%

Ghana generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
GH
$234
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

LT
44.7
GH
2.7

Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LT
39.0
GH
89.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
GH
0.7t

Lithuania generally does better on environment, though Ghana leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LT
27.9
GH
0.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
2.2%
GH
6.3%

Lithuania performs better than Ghana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
6.7%
GH
3.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$32,959
GH
$3,257

Lithuania generally does better on employment & economy, though Ghana leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

LT
77.2 yrs
GH
65.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
2.8
GH
27.5

Lithuania performs better than Ghana across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2013–2021), World Health Organization (2024), State Tax Inspectorate (2016), Ghana Revenue Authority (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

Weather in Ghana vs Lithuania

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

Accra Rain: 29.2 in/yr (741 mm)
88° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Accra
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 88°/76°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 89°/75°F (32°/24°C)
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Month Vilnius Accra
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Ghana Meteorological Agency Ghana Meteorological Agency

Can you move from Lithuania to Ghana?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania 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.

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Ghana

Visa Required
Lithuania passport holders need a visa to enter Ghana.
Ghana passport

Ghana passport holder visiting Lithuania

Visa Required
Ghana passport holders need a visa to enter Lithuania.

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 Lithuania?

Generally yes: Ghana runs about 31% cheaper than Lithuania on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

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 €67,000 comparable salary, that's around GHS150,500 in Ghana for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Ghana?

With 0.7 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 Lithuania and Ghana.

Is Ghana safe for expats?

Ghana generally does better on safety, though Lithuania leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Ghana is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.6 in Lithuania. About 83% of people in Ghana feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Lithuania?

Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Ghana, compared to 44.7 in Lithuania. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Lithuania?

The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Ghana?

The official language in Ghana is English. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT GH
Population 2,888,774 35,064,272
Currency Euro (€) Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Languages Lithuanian English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +233
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 112