Moving to Ghana from Vanuatu

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Vanuatu to Ghana — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Vanuatu to Ghana.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

VU
0.3
GH
1.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VU
12.5
GH
25.9

Vanuatu 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

VU
$141
GH
$234
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

VU
1.6
GH
1.4

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

VU
57.0
GH
89.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VU
0.9t
GH
0.7t

Vanuatu generally does better on environment, though Ghana leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VU
1.1
GH
0.6
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

VU
66.0%
GH
68.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

VU
5.1%
GH
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VU
$3,000
GH
$6,700

Ghana generally does better on employment & economy, though Vanuatu leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VU
75.1 yrs
GH
69.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VU
14.3
GH
32.6

Vanuatu generally does better on family life, though Ghana leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Port Vila Rain: 87.5 in/yr (2222 mm)
83° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Accra Rain: 29.2 in/yr (741 mm)
88° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Port Vila Accra
Jan–Mar 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 91°/76°F (33°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 88°/76°F (31°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/67°F (26°/19°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/71°F (29°/22°C) 89°/75°F (32°/24°C)
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Month Port Vila Accra
Jan 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.4°C) 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C)
Feb 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.6°C) 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C)
Mar 86°/74°F (29.9°/23.4°C) 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (28.9°/22.5°C) 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C)
May 82°/70°F (27.7°/21.3°C) 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C)
Jun 80°/69°F (26.7°/20.5°C) 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C)
Jul 79°/67°F (25.9°/19.5°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C)
Aug 79°/67°F (26.1°/19.3°C) 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C)
Sep 80°/67°F (26.7°/19.6°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C)
Oct 82°/69°F (27.8°/20.6°C) 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C)
Nov 84°/71°F (28.9°/21.7°C) 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C)
Dec 85°/72°F (29.7°/22.4°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C)

Data: Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazards Department, Ghana Meteorological Agency Ghana Meteorological Agency

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vanuatu 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.

Vanuatu passport

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Ghana

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

Ghana passport holder visiting Vanuatu

Visa Free
Ghana passport holders can enter Vanuatu without a visa.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Ghana has 0.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Ghana safe for expats?

Vanuatu performs better than Ghana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ghana is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Vanuatu.

How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Vanuatu?

Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Ghana, compared to 1.6 in Vanuatu. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vanuatu: 47).

What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Vanuatu?

The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 83°F in Port Vila. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Port Vila gets 87.5 in.

What language do they speak in Ghana?

The official language in Ghana is English. In Vanuatu, the official languages are Bislama, English and French.

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At a Glance

VU GH
Population 308,043 33,107,275
Currency Vanuatu Vatu (VUV) Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)
Languages Bislama, English, French English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +678 +233
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112