Moving to Ghana from Turkey
What to Expect
Considering a move from Turkey to Ghana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Turkey to Ghana, you would find that Ghana is 5.5% cheaper than Turkey overall. A TRY3,491,497 salary in Turkey would need to be roughly GHS456,570 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 64°F in Ankara, making it significantly warmer. A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Turkey and Ghana. What does your salary buy? TRY3,491,497 → GHS456,570 To maintain the same standard of living in Ghana How key spending categories compare Restaurants pay 21.2% less Groceries pay 98.8% more Transportation pay 15.8% less Housing pay 36.1% more Childcare pay 64.5% less Entertainment and Sports pay 13.1% 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. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. The numbers behind daily life in Ghana compared to Turkey. per 100,000 people per year of residents who feel safe walking alone at night per 100,000 people per year Ghana generally does better on safety, though Turkey leads in road traffic deaths. 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 Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in healthcare spending per person. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Turkey generally does better on environment, though Ghana leads in co₂ emissions per capita. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet Turkey generally does better on infrastructure, though Ghana leads in water stress level. 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 Turkey generally does better on employment & economy, though Ghana leads in unemployment rate. 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 Turkey generally does better on family life, though Ghana leads in education spending. Data: Revenue Administration, Government of Turkey, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkey 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. Turkey passport holder visiting Ghana Ghana passport holder visiting Turkey Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. On average Ghana is about 46% less expensive than Turkey, with major cities narrowing the gap. Budget about GHS114,142 for 3 months in Ghana (based on a TRY3,491,497 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. Connectivity is usually fine (Ghana: 0.6 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? Ghana generally does better on safety, though Turkey leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Ghana is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.7 in Turkey. About 83% of people in Ghana feel safe walking alone at night. Turkey 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 21.7 in Turkey. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkey: 76). The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 64°F in Ankara. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Ankara gets 15.0 in. The official language in Ghana is English. In Turkey, the official language is Turkish. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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What's the Climate Like?
Months Ankara Accra Jan–Mar 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) Apr–Jun 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) Jul–Sep 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) Oct–Dec 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) View all months
Month Ankara Accra Jan 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) Feb 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) Mar 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) Apr 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) May 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) Jun 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) Jul 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) Aug 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) Sep 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) Oct 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) Nov 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) Dec 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) 
Turkish State Meteorological Service, 
Ghana Meteorological Agency Visitor Visa Requirements
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