Moving to Ghana from Malawi
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Malawi to Ghana — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Malawi to Ghana. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Accra averages 88°F vs 75°F in Lilongwe, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Malawi to Ghana.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Malawi 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
Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Malawi performs better than Ghana across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Ghana performs significantly better than Malawi across all infrastructure metrics.
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 performs significantly better than Malawi across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Ghana generally does better on family life, though Malawi leads in life expectancy.
Data: Malawi Revenue Authority, 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 | Lilongwe | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
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| Month | Lilongwe | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) |
| Mar | 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) |
| Apr | 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) |
| May | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) |
| Nov | 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) |
Data:
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services,
Ghana Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malawi 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.
Malawi passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa Free
Ghana passport holder visiting Malawi
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Ghana?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Ghana has 0.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Ghana safe for expats?
Malawi performs better than Ghana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ghana is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Malawi.
How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Malawi?
Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Ghana, compared to 0.5 in Malawi. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malawi: 48).
What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Malawi?
The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 75°F in Lilongwe. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Lilongwe gets 50.7 in.
What language do they speak in Ghana?
The official language in Ghana is English. In Malawi, the official languages are Chewa and English.
