Moving to Ghana from Switzerland
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Switzerland to Ghana — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Switzerland to Ghana, you would find that Ghana is 71.6% cheaper than Switzerland overall. A CHF59,770 salary in Switzerland would need to be roughly GHS189,917 in Ghana to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Accra averages 88°F vs 55°F in Bern, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Switzerland to Ghana.
What does your salary buy?
CHF59,770 → GHS189,917
To maintain the same standard of living in Ghana
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 79.8% less
Groceries
pay 41.4% less
Transportation
pay 71.0% less
Housing
pay 67.7% less
Childcare
pay 90.4% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 71.4% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Switzerland 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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21.169
Switzerland
Key Indicator Comparison
How Switzerland and Ghana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Switzerland generally does better on safety, though Ghana leads in feel safe walking at night.
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
Switzerland 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
Switzerland 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
Switzerland 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
Ghana generally does better on employment & economy, though Switzerland 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
Switzerland performs better than Ghana across all family life metrics.
Data: Swiss Federal Tax Administration, 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 | Bern | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 41°/30°F (5°/-1°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 46°/36°F (8°/2°C) | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
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| Month | Bern | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/27°F (2.0°/-2.8°C) | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.9°C) | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) |
| Mar | 47°/33°F (8.3°/0.6°C) | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) |
| Apr | 55°/39°F (12.6°/3.7°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) |
| May | 63°/46°F (17.3°/7.7°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.8°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 73°/55°F (23.0°/12.8°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 72°/54°F (22.0°/12.4°C) | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 66°/50°F (18.8°/10.0°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 56°/43°F (13.3°/6.2°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) |
| Nov | 44°/35°F (6.9°/1.4°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.7°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) |
Data:
MeteoSwiss - Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology,
Ghana Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Switzerland 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.
Switzerland passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa Required
Ghana passport holder visiting Switzerland
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Ghana than Switzerland?
Generally yes: Ghana runs about 77% cheaper than Switzerland on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Ghana?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a CHF59,770 comparable salary, that's around GHS47,479 in Ghana for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
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 Switzerland and Ghana.
Is Ghana safe for expats?
Switzerland generally does better on safety, though Ghana leads in feel safe walking at night. The homicide rate in Ghana is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in Switzerland. About 83% of people in Ghana feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Switzerland?
Switzerland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Ghana, compared to 44.4 in Switzerland. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Switzerland: 86).
What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Switzerland?
The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 55°F in Bern. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Bern gets 42.8 in.
What language do they speak in Ghana?
The official language in Ghana is English. In Switzerland, the official languages are French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German.
