Moving to Ghana from Saint Lucia

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Saint Lucia to Ghana — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saint Lucia to Ghana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

LC
36.7
GH
1.8
Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LC
86%
GH
83%

Saint Lucia 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

LC
$1,228
GH
$234
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LC
6.5
GH
1.4

Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LC
20.0
GH
89.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LC
1.7t
GH
0.7t

Saint Lucia generally does better on environment, though Ghana leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LC
10.8
GH
0.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LC
14.3%
GH
6.3%

Saint Lucia generally does better on infrastructure, though Ghana leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LC
11.1%
GH
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LC
$22,700
GH
$6,700

Ghana generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Lucia leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LC
79.0 yrs
GH
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LC
12.0
GH
32.6

Saint Lucia generally does better on family life, though Ghana leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Accra Rain: 29.2 in/yr (741 mm)
88° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Castries Accra
Jan–Mar 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/76°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/75°F (32°/24°C)
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Month Castries Accra
Jan 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C)
Feb 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C)
Mar 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C)
Apr 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C)
Jun 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C)
Jul 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C)
Aug 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C)
Oct 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C)
Nov 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C)
Dec 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C)

Data: Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services, Ghana Meteorological Agency Ghana Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Lucia 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.

Saint Lucia passport

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting Ghana

Visa Required
Saint Lucia passport holders need a visa to enter Ghana.
Ghana passport

Ghana passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Ghana has 0.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Ghana safe for expats?

Saint Lucia 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 36.7 in Saint Lucia. About 83% of people in Ghana feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Saint Lucia?

Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Saint Lucia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Ghana, compared to 6.5 in Saint Lucia. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Lucia: 77).

What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Saint Lucia?

The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to None°F in Castries. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year.

What language do they speak in Ghana?

Both Saint Lucia and Ghana share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

LC GH
Population 167,122 33,107,275
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1758 +233
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112