Moving to Ghana from Trinidad and Tobago
What to Expect
Considering a move from Trinidad and Tobago to Ghana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago to Ghana, you would find that Ghana is 36.2% cheaper than Trinidad and Tobago overall. A TTD510,000 salary in Trinidad and Tobago would need to be roughly GHS563,000 in Ghana to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Trinidad and Tobago and Ghana.
What does your salary buy?
TTD510,000 → GHS563,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Ghana
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Restaurants
pay 21.5% less
Groceries
pay 21.2% less
Transportation
pay 53.1% less
Housing
pay 40.5% less
Childcare
pay 6.7% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 13.3% 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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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Ghana compared to Trinidad and Tobago.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago 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
Trinidad and Tobago 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
Trinidad and Tobago 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
Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on employment & economy, though Ghana 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
Trinidad and Tobago performs better than Ghana across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2014–2015), Inland Revenue Division (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 | Port Of Spain | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
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| Month | Port Of Spain | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C) | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C) | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) |
| Mar | 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C) | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) |
| Apr | 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) |
| May | 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C) | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) |
| Nov | 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) |
Data:
Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service,
Ghana Meteorological Agency
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago 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.
Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa Free
Ghana passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago
Visa FreeData: 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 Trinidad and Tobago?
On average Ghana is about 36% less expensive than Trinidad and Tobago, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Ghana?
Budget about GHS140,750 for 3 months in Ghana (based on a TTD510,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Ghana?
Connectivity is usually fine (Ghana: 0.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ghana offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Ghana safe for expats?
Trinidad and Tobago 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 40.4 in Trinidad and Tobago.
How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Ghana, compared to 41.6 in Trinidad and Tobago. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).
What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Trinidad and Tobago?
The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 89°F in Port Of Spain. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Port Of Spain gets 55.4 in.
What language do they speak in Ghana?
Both Trinidad and Tobago and Ghana share the same official language: English.
