Moving to Ghana from Nauru

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Nauru to Ghana? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Ghana compared to Nauru.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NR
8.0
GH
25.9

Nauru performs better than Ghana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NR
$2,474
GH
$234
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NR
12.5
GH
1.4

Nauru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NR
0.0t
GH
0.7t

Nauru performs better than Ghana across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

NR
9.3
GH
0.6

Nauru performs better than Ghana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NR
23.0%
GH
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NR
$11,400
GH
$6,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

NR
67.9 yrs
GH
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NR
7.8
GH
32.6

Nauru generally does better on family life, though Ghana leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nauru 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.

Nauru passport

Nauru passport holder visiting Ghana

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

Ghana passport holder visiting Nauru

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Ghana?

Connectivity is usually fine (Ghana: 0.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ghana offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Ghana safe for expats?

Nauru performs better than Ghana across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Nauru?

Nauru 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 12.5 in Nauru. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nauru: 60).

What language do they speak in Ghana?

The official language in Ghana is English. In Nauru, the official languages are English and Nauru.

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At a Glance

NR GH
Population 9,811 33,107,275
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Languages English, Nauru English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +674 +233
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112