Complete Country Guide
Ghana
7
Nomad Score
out of 10
$
Budget-Friendly
from $700/mo
ENUTC +0Best: Nov–Mar
Quick facts
CapitalAccra
CurrencyGHS (₵)
LanguagesEN
TimezoneUTC +0
Avg internet25 Mbps
Nomad visaNo
Best monthsNov–Mar
💵
$700
Min. monthly budget
📶
25 Mbps
Avg. download speed
🛂
No
Nomad visa
🌡️
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Avg. temperature
⚡
72%
Power reliability
🏘️
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Population
Where to base yourself
Cities for nomads
Ghana is compact — most nomads base themselves in Accra, with day trips or weekend escapes to other cities.
Finances
Cost of living in Ghana
All prices in USD. Costs outside the capital are 20–40% lower.
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR apartment | $500–750 | $750–1200 | $1200–2000 |
| Co-working / mo | $70 | — | — |
| 1BR rent | $300–550 | — | — |
How Ghana scores
Nomad score breakdown
Safety & security
8
Internet quality
6
Cost of living
8
Visa friendliness
7
Co-working options
6.5
Nomad community
7
Entry & Stay
Visa options for Ghana
No dedicated digital nomad visa. Standard tourist visa applies.
Connectivity
Internet & infrastructure
Ghana has 2 nomad hubs with varying connectivity.
Accra↓ 25 Mbps avg
Download speed25 Mbps
Reliability (uptime)72%
Kumasi↓ 15 Mbps avg
Download speed15 Mbps
Reliability (uptime)65%
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