Top expat cities

Ghana

Kumasi

#3 Top 5 cities

Kumasi is Ghana's leading inland alternative, with major universities, hospitals, commerce, and lower housing costs than Accra, but fewer international services and corporate-expat networks.

Country overview

Population

2 544 530

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C až 33°C

Night: 21°C až 24°C

Climate

Hot, humid inland tropical conditions with two rainy seasons and somewhat cooler nights than the coast.

Distance to the sea

220 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 7/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Safety

6/10

Everyday life is generally manageable with routine precautions, but theft, robbery, poor road safety, and less dependable emergency response than in European cities remain practical concerns.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Being inland limits coastal hazards, but heavy rain can cause urban flooding and road disruption; heat, severe storms, and occasional earth tremors remain relevant.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 5/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 4/10
Electricity stability 4/10

Community types

  • Teachers
  • Students
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Families

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇺🇸Americans
  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇬🇧British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer corporate opportunities