Moving to Ghana from Saint Lucia
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?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Saint Lucia generally does better on safety, though Ghana leads in homicide rate.
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
Saint Lucia 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
Saint Lucia generally does better on environment, though Ghana leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Ghana generally does better on infrastructure, though Saint Lucia leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Ghana generally does better on employment & economy, though Saint Lucia 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
Saint Lucia performs better than Ghana across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2018–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
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,
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 holder visiting Ghana
Visa Required
Ghana passport holder visiting Saint Lucia
Visa on ArrivalData: 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 0.7 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 39.0 in Saint Lucia. About 83% of people in Ghana feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Saint Lucia?
Saint Lucia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Ghana, compared to 42.3 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.
