Moving to Ghana from Minnesota
What to Expect
Considering a move from Minnesota to Ghana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Minnesota to Ghana, you would find that Ghana is 54.9% cheaper than Minnesota. A $75,000 salary in Minnesota would need to be roughly GHS346,217 in Ghana to maintain the same lifestyle. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Accra averages 88°F vs 56°F in Saint Paul, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Minnesota and Ghana.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → GHS346,217
To maintain the same standard of living in Ghana
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 62.9% less
Groceries
pay 21.4% less
Transportation
pay 34.9% less
Housing
pay 64.8% less
Childcare
pay 84.5% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 56.4% 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 Minnesota to Ghana.
Who's moving to Ghana?
Top countries of origin for Ghana's foreign-born residents.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Ghana compared to Minnesota.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Ghana performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Minnesota performs better than Ghana across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Minnesota generally does better on employment & economy, though Ghana leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Minnesota performs better than Ghana across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Saint Paul | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
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| Month | Saint Paul | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) |
| Mar | 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) |
| Apr | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) |
| May | 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) |
| Nov | 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) |
National Weather Service
Ghana Meteorological AgencyVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa Required
Ghana passport holder visiting United States
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 Minnesota?
On average Ghana is about 59% less expensive than Minnesota, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Ghana?
Budget about GHS86,554 for 3 months in Ghana (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Ghana?
From major Ghana cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Minnesota and Ghana are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Minnesota?
Ghana performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Minnesota?
The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 56°F in Saint Paul. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Saint Paul gets 28.5 in.
What language do they speak in Ghana?
Both Minnesota and Ghana share the same official language: English.
