Moving to Ghana from Zimbabwe
What to Expect
Considering a move from Zimbabwe to Ghana? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Zimbabwe to Ghana, you would find that Ghana is 1.0% cheaper than Zimbabwe overall. A ZWL24,000,000 salary in Zimbabwe would need to be roughly GHS863,000 in Ghana to maintain the same lifestyle. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Accra averages 88°F vs 78°F in Harare, making it significantly warmer.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 17.3% more
Groceries
pay 23.9% more
Transportation
pay 45.1% less
Housing
pay 1.8% more
Childcare
pay 27.3% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 17.9% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
What salary do you need in Ghana?
What does your salary buy?
ZWL24,000,000 → GHS863,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Ghana
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Ghana compared to Zimbabwe.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Ghana performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics.
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 Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Zimbabwe 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
Ghana generally does better on infrastructure, though Zimbabwe leads in broadband per 100 people.
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
Ghana performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Ghana generally does better on family life, though Zimbabwe leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2016–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (2016), Ghana Revenue Authority (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
Weather in Ghana vs Zimbabwe
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Harare | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) | 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) |
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| Month | Harare | Accra |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) | 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) | 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) |
| Mar | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) | 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) |
| Apr | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) |
| May | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) | 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) |
| Jun | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) |
| Aug | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) | 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) |
| Oct | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) |
| Nov | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) |
| Dec | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Services Department,
Ghana Meteorological Agency
Can you move from Zimbabwe to Ghana?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Ghana
Visa Free
Ghana passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
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 Zimbabwe?
Ghana and Zimbabwe are within a few percent on overall cost, though specific items in specific cities can swing either way.
How much money do I need to move to Ghana?
Budget about GHS215,750 for 3 months in Ghana (based on a ZWL24,000,000 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?
Ghana performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Ghana is 1.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.8 in Zimbabwe.
How is healthcare in Ghana compared to Zimbabwe?
Ghana generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Ghana, compared to 1.4 in Zimbabwe. Ghana scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).
What's the weather like in Ghana compared to Zimbabwe?
The average high temperature in Accra is 88°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Accra receives around 29.2 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.
What language do they speak in Ghana?
The official language in Ghana is English. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.
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At a Glance
ZW
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GH
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,950,795 | 35,064,272 |
| Currency | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) | Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) |
| Languages | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language | English |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Calling code | +263 | +233 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 999 | 112 |