Moving to Ghana from Sierra Leone
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Sierra Leone to Ghana — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Sierra Leone to Ghana.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Sierra Leone 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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9.2,740
Sierra Leone
Key Indicator Comparison
How Sierra Leone and Ghana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Sierra Leone 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sierra Leone 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
Sierra Leone generally does better on environment, though Ghana leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Sierra Leone generally does better on infrastructure, though Ghana 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
Ghana performs significantly better than Sierra Leone 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
Ghana generally does better on family life, though Sierra Leone leads in education spending.
Data: National Revenue Authority, 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 | Freetown | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 87°/76°F (31°/24°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
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| Month | Freetown | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86°/75°F (29.9°/23.8°C) | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 87°/75°F (30.3°/24.0°C) | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) |
| Mar | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) |
| Apr | 88°/77°F (31.2°/24.8°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) |
| May | 88°/76°F (30.9°/24.4°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.6°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.1°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 83°/73°F (28.4°/23.0°C) | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.1°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) |
| Nov | 86°/75°F (30.1°/24.0°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 85°/75°F (29.7°/24.1°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) |
Data:
Sierra Leone Meteorological Agency,
Ghana Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sierra Leone 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.
Sierra Leone passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa Free
Ghana passport holder visiting Sierra Leone
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 Sierra Leone and Ghana.
Is Ghana safe for expats?
Sierra Leone 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 2.1 in Sierra Leone.
How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Sierra Leone?
Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sierra Leone leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Ghana, compared to 0.4 in Sierra Leone. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sierra Leone: 41).
What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Sierra Leone?
The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 86°F in Freetown. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Freetown gets 116.0 in.
What language do they speak in Ghana?
Both Sierra Leone and Ghana share the same official language: English.
