Moving to Ghana from Mauritius
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mauritius to Ghana — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Mauritius to Ghana, you would find that Ghana is 11.8% cheaper than Mauritius overall. A MUR3,531,000 salary in Mauritius would need to be roughly GHS576,839 in Ghana to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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How your spending power changes when you relocate from Mauritius to Ghana.
What does your salary buy?
MUR3,531,000 → GHS576,839
To maintain the same standard of living in Ghana
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Restaurants
pay 11.9% less
Groceries
pay 46.3% more
Transportation
pay 42.6% less
Housing
pay 6.0% less
Childcare
pay 4.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 10.3% 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 Mauritius 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
Mauritius 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
Mauritius 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
Mauritius 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
Mauritius 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
Mauritius 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
Mauritius performs better than Ghana across all family life metrics.
Data: Mauritius 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 | Port Louis | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/75°F (31°/24°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 85°/71°F (29°/21°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/67°F (27°/19°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/71°F (30°/22°C) | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
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| Month | Port Louis | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 89°/75°F (31.5°/24.1°C) | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.0°C) | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) |
| Mar | 89°/75°F (31.5°/23.8°C) | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) |
| Apr | 87°/73°F (30.7°/23.0°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) |
| May | 85°/71°F (29.3°/21.5°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | 82°/68°F (27.6°/19.9°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.3°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 80°/66°F (26.8°/19.1°C) | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 82°/67°F (27.7°/19.4°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 84°/69°F (28.8°/20.4°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) |
| Nov | 86°/71°F (30.2°/21.8°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 88°/74°F (31.1°/23.2°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) |
Data:
Mauritius Meteorological Services,
Ghana Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritius 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.
Mauritius passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa Free
Ghana passport holder visiting Mauritius
Visa FreeData: 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 Mauritius?
Generally yes: Ghana runs about 33% cheaper than Mauritius 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 MUR3,531,000 comparable salary, that's around GHS144,210 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 Mauritius and Ghana.
Is Ghana safe for expats?
Mauritius 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 2.2 in Mauritius.
How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Mauritius?
Mauritius 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 12.0 in Mauritius. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).
What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Mauritius?
The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 85°F in Port Louis. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Port Louis gets 28.0 in.
What language do they speak in Ghana?
The official language in Ghana is English. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.
