Moving to Ghana from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Tuvalu to Ghana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Tuvalu to Ghana. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Ghana compared to Tuvalu.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TV
0.0
GH
1.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
GH
25.9

Tuvalu performs better than Ghana across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TV
$1,671
GH
$234
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TV
12.6
GH
1.4

Tuvalu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ghana leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TV
0.0t
GH
0.7t

Tuvalu performs better than Ghana across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TV
4.0
GH
0.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TV
49.0%
GH
68.0%

Tuvalu generally does better on infrastructure, though Ghana leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TV
$5,200
GH
$6,700
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2016

share of people below the poverty line

TV
26.3%
GH
23.4%

Ghana performs significantly better than Tuvalu across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TV
68.4 yrs
GH
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
28.9
GH
32.6

Tuvalu generally does better on family life, though Ghana leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tuvalu 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.

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Ghana

Visa Required
Tuvalu passport holders need a visa to enter Ghana.
Ghana passport

Ghana passport holder visiting Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Ghana passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tuvalu.

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?

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?

Is Ghana safe for expats?

Tuvalu performs better than Ghana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ghana is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Tuvalu.

How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Tuvalu?

Tuvalu 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 12.6 in Tuvalu. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in Ghana?

The official language in Ghana is English. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.

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At a Glance

TV GH
Population 11,544 33,107,275
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Languages English, Tuvaluan English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +688 +233
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112