Moving to Ghana from Palau

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Palau to Ghana — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Palau to Ghana.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Palau and Ghana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PW
11.2
GH
1.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PW
22.2
GH
25.9

Palau generally does better on safety, though Ghana leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PW
$1,857
GH
$234
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PW
17.8
GH
1.4

Palau 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

PW
82.8t
GH
0.7t

Ghana performs significantly better than Palau 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

PW
6.9
GH
0.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

PW
37.2%
GH
68.0%

Palau generally does better on infrastructure, though Ghana leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PW
1.7%
GH
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PW
$15,800
GH
$6,700

Palau generally does better on employment & economy, though Ghana leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PW
74.6 yrs
GH
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PW
11.3
GH
32.6

Palau performs better than Ghana across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Palau 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.

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Ghana

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

Ghana passport holder visiting Palau

Visa on Arrival
Ghana passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Palau.

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?

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 Palau and Ghana.

Is Ghana safe for expats?

Palau 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 11.2 in Palau.

How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Palau?

Palau 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 17.8 in Palau. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).

What language do they speak in Ghana?

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

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At a Glance

PW GH
Population 21,695 33,107,275
Currency United States Dollar ($) Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Languages English, Palauan English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +680 +233
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112