Moving to Ghana from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Seychelles to Ghana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SC
9.3
GH
1.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
GH
25.9

Seychelles 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

SC
$1,402
GH
$234
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
GH
1.4

Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles 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

SC
43.0
GH
89.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
GH
0.7t

Seychelles 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

SC
35.0
GH
0.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
GH
68.0%

Seychelles performs better than Ghana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SC
3.0%
GH
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
GH
$6,700

Seychelles 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

SC
76.1 yrs
GH
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
GH
32.6

Seychelles performs better than Ghana across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Victoria Rain: 93.2 in/yr (2367 mm)
86° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Accra
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 88°/76°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 89°/75°F (32°/24°C)
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Month Victoria Accra
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority, Ghana Meteorological Agency Ghana Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles 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.

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Ghana

Visa Free
Seychelles passport holders can enter Ghana without a visa.
Ghana passport

Ghana passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Ghana passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Seychelles.

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?

Seychelles 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 9.3 in Seychelles.

How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Seychelles?

Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Seychelles leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Ghana, compared to 38.2 in Seychelles. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Seychelles?

The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Ghana?

The official language in Ghana is English. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC GH
Population 97,017 33,107,275
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +233
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112