Moving to Ghana from Swaziland
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Swaziland to Ghana — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Swaziland to Ghana. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Accra averages 88°F vs 72°F in Lobamba, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Swaziland to Ghana.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Swaziland 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
Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland 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
Swaziland 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
Swaziland generally does better on infrastructure, though Ghana leads in water stress level.
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 Swaziland 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
percentage of adults who can read and write
Swaziland generally does better on family life, though Ghana leads in life expectancy.
Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Swaziland Revenue Authority (2016), Ghana Revenue Authority (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 | Lobamba | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
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| Month | Lobamba | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) |
| Mar | 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) |
| Apr | 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) |
| May | 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) |
| Nov | 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) |
Data:
Eswatini Meteorological Service,
Ghana Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Swaziland 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.
Swaziland passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa Free
Ghana passport holder visiting Swaziland
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?
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?
Swaziland 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 12.5 in Swaziland.
How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Swaziland?
Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Ghana, compared to 5.6 in Swaziland. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).
What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Swaziland?
The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.
What language do they speak in Ghana?
The official language in Ghana is English. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.
