Ghana
Ghana’s coast, forest, and savanna meet in a swirl of English, Akan, highlife music, and bustling markets.
Overview
Accra’s urban energy, Kumasi’s royal heritage, and Cape Coast’s historic shores are just starting points in a country where languages and festivals shape daily life. Regional contrasts—from the forest belt to northern savannas—invite ongoing discovery, with English as a common thread.
At a glance
Language
- English(Official)
Population32,833,031
CurrencyGhanaian Cedi (GHS)
1 GHS = 0.0893 USD
1 USD = 11.1936 GHS
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerMuch weaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of Life IndexMixedSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
Healthcare IndexMixedSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
Crime IndexModerateSource category: Crime | 2026 | Crime index (100 = highest crime)
Safety IndexMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
Pollution IndexHighSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
Traffic IndexHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Temporary Residence, Tourist / Visa Waiver.
Temporary Residence
- Re-Entry Visa
Ghana re-entry permit category for visitors who wish to leave Ghana temporarily and return.
Tourist / Visa Waiver
- Visa On Arrival / Emergency Entry Visa
Ghana Immigration Service emergency-entry or visa-on-arrival route for travelers who appear before an Immigration officer without a visa, subject to Immigration Regulations conditions and officer-imposed conditions.
Sources
Languages
- English(Official)
- Adangme(Regional)
- Dagbani(Regional)
- Ewe(Regional)4,732,000 speakers
- Ga(Regional)1,047,800 speakers
- Gonja(Regional)
- Kasem(Regional)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Ghana.
Canada
Exercise a high degree of caution
Advisory effective · Verified
Exercise a high degree of caution in Ghana due to crime.
United Kingdom
FCDO advises against all but essential travel
Advisory effective · Verified
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). Bawku Municipality. FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Bawku Municipal area in the Upper East region of Ghana. Find out why FCDO advises against travel to Bawku Municipality.
United States
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Advisory effective · Verified
Exercise increased caution when traveling to Ghana due to crime, poor health infrastructure, violence against women, and violence against lesbian and gay travelers. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime Violent crime, such as carjacking, street mugging, assault, and rape occurs in Ghana. These crimes often happen at night and in remote locations. Criminal groups may use blockades to slow down or stop vehicles. Stay aware of your surroundings, especially when walking or driving at night. Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Crimes of opportunity, including petty theft, are a serious problem in Ghana. Thieves often target people who seem wealthy or vulnerable. These crimes usually happen at night and in remote places. Always stay aware of your
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