Moving to Ghana from Turks and Caicos Islands

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Turks and Caicos Islands to Ghana — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Turks and Caicos Islands to Ghana. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Turks and Caicos Islands and Ghana stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TC
76.6
GH
1.8

Ghana performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TC
4.9t
GH
0.7t

Ghana performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all environment metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TC
10.0%
GH
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TC
$22,400
GH
$6,700

Turks and Caicos Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Ghana leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TC
80.8 yrs
GH
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TC
11.6
GH
32.6

Turks and Caicos Islands performs better than Ghana across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turks and Caicos Islands 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.

Ghana passport

Ghana passport holder visiting Turks and Caicos Islands

Visa Required
Ghana passport holders need a visa to enter Turks and Caicos Islands.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Ghana?

Working remotely from Ghana's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Turks and Caicos Islands and Ghana.

Is Ghana safe for expats?

Ghana performs significantly better than Turks and Caicos Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ghana is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 76.6 in Turks and Caicos Islands.

What language do they speak in Ghana?

Both Turks and Caicos Islands and Ghana share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

TC GH
Population 58,286 33,107,275
Currency United States Dollar ($) Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1649 +233
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112