Moving to Ghana from Senegal
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Senegal to Ghana — from daily expenses to quality of life.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Senegal to Ghana, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Ghana?
Top countries of origin for Ghana's foreign-born residents.
- 103,799
- 80,652
- 74,228
- 67,431
- 34,940
- 19,736
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24.85
Senegal
Key Indicator Comparison
How Senegal and Ghana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Senegal 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
Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Senegal 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
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Ghana generally does better on infrastructure, though Senegal 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
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Ghana generally does better on employment & economy, though Senegal leads in unemployment rate.
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
Senegal generally does better on family life, though Ghana leads in literacy rate.
Data: Direction Generale des Impots et des Domaines, 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 | Dakar | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
View all months
| Month | Dakar | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) |
| Mar | 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) |
| Apr | 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) |
| May | 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) |
| Nov | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) |
Data:
Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM),
Ghana Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Senegal 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.
Senegal passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa Free
Ghana passport holder visiting Senegal
Visa FreeData: 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 Senegal and Ghana.
Is Ghana safe for expats?
Senegal performs better than Ghana across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Senegal?
Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Ghana, compared to 1.3 in Senegal. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Senegal: 50).
What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Senegal?
The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 82°F in Dakar. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Dakar gets 14.9 in.
What language do they speak in Ghana?
The official language in Ghana is English. In Senegal, the official language is French.
