Places · Ghana

The best places to live in Ghana

Arcadia scores 10 places in Ghana, from Tamale at about $750 a month to Cape Coast at about $1,000. 6 are by the sea, 1 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly tropical. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 4/5, healthcare 2/5 and internet 3/5.

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Places
10
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Median cost / mo
~$830
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Climate
tropical
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Safety
4/5
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Healthcare
2/5
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Internet
3/5

The standouts in Ghana

Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 10 places Arcadia scores in Ghana, not the whole country.

All 10 places in Ghana

Questions, answered

How much does it cost to live in Ghana?

Across the 10 places Arcadia scores in Ghana the median is about $825 a month for one person, from Tamale at around $750 to Cape Coast at around $1,000. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.

What is the cheapest place to live in Ghana?

Tamale, at about $750 a month. It is the cheapest of the 10 places Arcadia scores in Ghana, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.

Which place in Ghana has the best internet?

Kumasi, rated 4 out of 5. The typical rating across the 10 places is 3 out of 5.

How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Ghana?

The typical safety rating is 4 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Accra. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.

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