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title: "Ghana for digital nomads: 3 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/ghana
description: "Ghana for remote workers: 3 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Cape Coast (49/100). Ghana has no digital-…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# Ghana for digital nomads: 3 cities compared (2026)

Ghana has 3 cities in the dataset. Cape Coast scores highest under balanced weights at 49/100; Accra is the cheapest with a city-level price at $1,127 a month. Ghana has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Ghana, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Cape Coast | 49 | 1150 (national estimate) | 7.5 | Cape Coast and Elmina castles; Kakum canopy walkway | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/cape-coast |
| 2 | Accra | 49 | 1127 | 8.2 | English official; Beaches | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/accra |
| 3 | Kumasi | 40 | 1178 | 3.8 | Kejetia market; Ashanti culture | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/kumasi |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 1.83 per 100,000 | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2022 |
| Political stability | 67th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 56/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 66.1 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.628 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | high | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | visa on arrival |
| EU (Germany) | visa on arrival |
| UK | visa on arrival |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Ghana yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/accra-vs-cape-coast
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/cape-coast-vs-kumasi
- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/accra-vs-kumasi

## FAQ

### Is Ghana good for digital nomads?

Cape Coast scores 49/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 888 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Ghana's 3 cities average 45.9/100. Strongest factors in Cape Coast: safety and air quality; weakest: visa ease.

### What is the cheapest city in Ghana for a remote worker?

Accra, at about $1,127 a month for one person including rent (WhereNext city cost estimates 2026 (city pages), 2026-09). Kumasi is the most expensive city-priced option at $1,178.

### Does Ghana have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Ghana without a visa?

US passport: visa on arrival. EU passport (Germany as reference): visa on arrival. UK passport: visa on arrival. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Ghana has the fastest internet?

Accra, with a measured median download of 8.2 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Ghana?

Ghana records 1.83 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2022) and sits at the 67th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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