Moving to Ghana from Qatar
What to Expect
Considering a move from Qatar to Ghana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Qatar to Ghana, you would find that Ghana is 30.6% cheaper than Qatar overall. A QAR273,171 salary in Qatar would need to be roughly GHS333,315 in Ghana to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Qatar and Ghana.
What does your salary buy?
QAR273,171 → GHS333,315
To maintain the same standard of living in Ghana
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 3.3% more
Groceries
pay 35.5% more
Transportation
pay 5.0% less
Housing
pay 62.9% less
Childcare
pay 69.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 58.5% 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
The numbers behind daily life in Ghana compared to Qatar.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Qatar 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Qatar 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
Ghana performs significantly better than Qatar 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
Qatar 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
Qatar performs better than Ghana across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Qatar generally does better on family life, though Ghana leads in education spending.
Data: Public Revenues and Tax Department, Qatar, 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 | Doha | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 99°/76°F (37°/24°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 104°/83°F (40°/28°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/67°F (30°/19°C) | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
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| Month | Doha | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°/55°F (21.7°/12.8°C) | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 73°/57°F (23.0°/13.7°C) | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) |
| Mar | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.7°C) | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) |
| Apr | 89°/69°F (31.9°/20.6°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) |
| May | 101°/77°F (38.2°/25.0°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | 106°/82°F (41.2°/27.7°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 107°/84°F (41.5°/29.1°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 105°/84°F (40.7°/28.9°C) | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 101°/80°F (38.6°/26.5°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 95°/74°F (35.2°/23.4°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) |
| Nov | 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.5°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 75°/59°F (24.1°/15.0°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) |
Data:
Qatar Meteorology Department,
Ghana Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Qatar 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.
Qatar passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa Required
Ghana passport holder visiting Qatar
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: 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 Qatar?
On average Ghana is about 60% less expensive than Qatar, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Ghana?
Budget about GHS83,329 for 3 months in Ghana (based on a QAR273,171 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?
Qatar performs better than Ghana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ghana is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Qatar.
How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Qatar?
Qatar 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 25.0 in Qatar. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Qatar: 76).
What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Qatar?
The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 91°F in Doha. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Doha gets 3.0 in.
What language do they speak in Ghana?
The official language in Ghana is English. In Qatar, the official language is Arabic.
