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🇬🇭 Ghana Relocation Data 2026

Key statistics for expats and relocators

Data updated · Region: Africa · Free with attribution (CC BY 4.0)

Overall Score

26/100

Global Rank

#85/95

Est. Monthly Cost

$1,150

Dimension Breakdown

Cost of Living
88
Safety
53
Healthcare
0
Education
9
Career
33
Lifestyle
51
Infrastructure
30

Confidence: 84%. Scores weighted using default quality-of-life profile. Source: WhereNext Global Relocation Index, compiled from institutional datasets (World Bank, WHO, GPI, OECD, EF EPI).

Cost of Living Breakdown

CategoryAffordability IndexRating
Groceries44/100Expensive
Rent84/100Affordable
Property Purchase84/100Affordable
Utilities84/100Affordable
Transport45/100Moderate
Overall (composite)31higher = more expensive

Sub-indexes: higher = more affordable. Overall index: higher = more expensive. Estimated solo monthly cost: $1,150 USD (calibrated so US index 82 = ~$3,000/mo).

Top Cities in Ghana

CityEst. Monthly CostCost IndexSafety
Accra$1,1003052
Kumasi$1,1503162
Tamale$1,1503162
Takoradi$1,1503162

Tax Overview

Tax TypeRate
Top Income Tax Rate35%
VAT / GST15%
Corporate Tax25%
Effective Rate at $60K22%

Statutory VAT 15% plus NHIL 2.5% and GETFund 2.5% in the VAT base from 1 January 2026 (Act 1151): 20% combined at the till. Growing digital economy with evolving tax framework.

Effective Tax by Income Tier (Salary)

Gross Income (USD)Effective RateMonthly Take-Home
$50,00032%$2,827
$100,00036%$5,348
$200,00038%$10,306

Estimated for a single-filer resident on salary income. Includes income tax + social contributions. Actual liability varies by residency status, treaties, and deductions. Sources: OECD Tax Database, Deloitte Tax Guides.

Visa Access by Passport

PassportAccess LevelMax Stay (days)Work AllowedNomad Visa
🇺🇸 United Statese-Visa30NoNo
🇬🇧 United Kingdome-Visa30NoNo
🇨🇦 Canadae-Visa30NoNo
🇦🇺 Australiae-Visa30NoNo
🇩🇪 Germanye-Visa30NoNo

Visa data for tourist/short-stay access. Work permits and long-term residency require separate applications. Source: WhereNext visa requirements database (73 passports mapped).

Key Facts

CapitalAccra
Population33 Million
CurrencyGhanaian Cedi (GHS)
LanguagesEnglish, Akan, Ewe, Ga
RegionWest Africa
TimezoneGMT (UTC+0)
English ProficiencyHigh

How to Cite

WhereNext. "Ghana Relocation Data 2026." WhereNext Open Data, 2026-04-12. https://getwherenext.com/data/country/gh. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

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Data compiled by WhereNext from institutional datasets including the World Bank, WHO, Global Peace Index, OECD PISA, EF English Proficiency Index, and national statistical offices. This page is part of the WhereNext Open Data program. Free to cite with attribution under CC BY 4.0.