Expat Experiences in Ghana

Chris is an Australian expat who moved to Ghana when her husband got a new job opportunity in the Ghanaian capital of Accra. Her interview with Expat Arrivals provides some great insights into the practicalities of living in this West African country. 

Born in Ghana, David left the country in his late teens to move to the UK. He has since returned to Ghana after many years with a fresh perspective on his home country. Read about his expat experience in Accra.

Carsten spent a year working in Ghana under the auspices of the German Red Cross. He lived in a small village and taught in rural Ghana. He gained a rewarding and intimate view of life as real Ghanaians live it and has thus a refreshingly different perspective to the more familiar expat experience of life in Ghana.

Nansie, an American expat who lives in Ghana, has spent most of her life on West African soil. She sees the ever-increasing cost of living in Accra as a force to be reckoned with, but otherwise, life in the Ghanaian capital seems simple and enjoyable. Read about her expat experience in Accra.

Trish, a Canadian expat living in Ghana, has watched Accra grow up, mature and expand. The capital's evolution from small town to big city hasn't left it devoid of charm, however. Even after a decade, Trish still stands by the creative spirit and friendly attitude found in Accra. Read more about her expat experience in Ghana.