Moving to Ghana from Morocco
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Morocco to Ghana — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Morocco to Ghana, you would find that Ghana is 13.9% more expensive than Morocco overall. A MAD688,781 salary in Morocco would need to be roughly GHS589,474 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 73°F in Rabat, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Morocco to Ghana.
What does your salary buy?
MAD688,781 → GHS589,474
To maintain the same standard of living in Ghana
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 16.9% more
Groceries
pay 2.1 times more
Transportation
pay 0.7% more
Housing
pay 8.1% more
Childcare
pay 13.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 1.6% 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 Morocco 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
Morocco 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
Morocco 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
Morocco 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
Morocco 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
Ghana generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in gdp per capita.
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
Morocco generally does better on family life, though Ghana leads in literacy rate.
Data: Direction Générale des Impôts, Morocco, 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 | Rabat | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 65°/47°F (19°/8°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
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| Month | Rabat | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°/45°F (17.4°/7.2°C) | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.8°C) | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) |
| Mar | 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.5°C) | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) |
| Apr | 70°/52°F (21.2°/10.9°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) |
| May | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.3°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 81°/64°F (27.2°/17.9°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 82°/65°F (27.8°/18.3°C) | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.4°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) |
| Nov | 70°/51°F (21.1°/10.8°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 65°/48°F (18.6°/8.8°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) |
Data:
Direction de la Météorologie Nationale,
Ghana Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Morocco 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.
Morocco passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa Free
Ghana passport holder visiting Morocco
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Morocco?
Generally yes: Ghana runs about 27% cheaper than Morocco 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 MAD688,781 comparable salary, that's around GHS147,368 in Ghana for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, 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 Morocco and Ghana.
Is Ghana safe for expats?
Morocco performs better than Ghana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ghana is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.7 in Morocco.
How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Morocco?
Morocco 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 7.3 in Morocco. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).
What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Morocco?
The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 73°F in Rabat. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Rabat gets 20.6 in.
What language do they speak in Ghana?
The official language in Ghana is English. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.
