Moving to Ghana from Nigeria
What to Expect
Considering a move from Nigeria to Ghana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Nigeria to Ghana, you would find that Ghana is 29.4% more expensive than Nigeria overall. A NGN103,376,008 salary in Nigeria would need to be roughly GHS620,118 in Ghana to maintain the same lifestyle.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Nigeria and Ghana.
What does your salary buy?
NGN103,376,008 → GHS620,118
To maintain the same standard of living in Ghana
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Restaurants
pay 63.2% more
Groceries
pay 10.7% more
Transportation
pay 7.5% less
Housing
pay 2.3% less
Childcare
pay 2.4 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 26.1% more
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 Nigeria to Ghana.
Who's moving to Ghana?
Top countries of origin for Ghana's foreign-born residents.
- 103,799
-
2.80,652
Nigeria
- 74,228
- 67,431
- 34,940
- 19,736
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Ghana compared to Nigeria.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Ghana generally does better on safety, though Nigeria leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Nigeria 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
Nigeria 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
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Ghana performs significantly better than Nigeria 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
share of people below the poverty line
Nigeria generally does better on employment & economy, though Ghana 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
Ghana performs significantly better than Nigeria across all family life metrics.
Data: Federal Inland Revenue Service, Nigeria, 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 | Abuja | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 97°/74°F (36°/23°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/69°F (33°/21°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/66°F (29°/19°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 93°/64°F (34°/18°C) | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
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| Month | Abuja | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 94°/69°F (34.7°/20.4°C) | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 98°/78°F (36.8°/25.5°C) | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) |
| Mar | 98°/76°F (36.9°/24.3°C) | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) |
| Apr | 96°/76°F (35.6°/24.7°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) |
| May | 91°/67°F (32.7°/19.5°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 84°/71°F (29.1°/21.9°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 84°/64°F (28.9°/17.7°C) | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 86°/64°F (30.0°/17.5°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.4°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) |
| Nov | 94°/60°F (34.4°/15.7°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 94°/60°F (34.6°/15.5°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) |
Data:
Nigerian Meteorological Agency,
Ghana Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nigeria 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.
Nigeria passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa Free
Ghana passport holder visiting Nigeria
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 Nigeria?
On average Ghana is about 28% less expensive than Nigeria, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Ghana?
Budget about GHS155,030 for 3 months in Ghana (based on a NGN103,376,008 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
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?
Ghana generally does better on safety, though Nigeria leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Ghana is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 21.7 in Nigeria. About 83% of people in Ghana feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Nigeria?
Nigeria 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 3.9 in Nigeria. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nigeria: 38).
What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Nigeria?
The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 91°F in Abuja. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Abuja gets 48.1 in.
What language do they speak in Ghana?
Both Nigeria and Ghana share the same official language: English.
