Accra, Ghana
Accra, Ghana is an Africa base for digital nomads with a typical solo monthly cost around $1500, average internet around 40 Mbps, and a safety score of 5/10. In our dataset the friendliest months are Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, while rainy months to plan around are May, Jun, Jul. Place feel leans seaside with vibes tagged party, adventure. Visa: Up to 30 days for most nationalities. Time zone UTC+0.
Key stats for digital nomads
- Cost of living (solo / month): $1500
- Long-term monthly estimate: $1125
- Median Airbnb (night): $68 (estimate)
- Internet: 40 Mbps (reliability 5/10 (estimate))
- Power grid stability: 6/10 (estimate)
- Coworking density: Med
- Safety: 5/10 (female safety 5/10)
- Visa: Up to 30 days for most nationalities.
- Timezone: UTC+0
- Language: English
- Region: Africa
- Best months: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
- Rainy months: May, Jun, Jul
- Avg temperature: 27°C
Vibe tags
- party
- adventure
Landscape
- seaside
Why go
- Anglophone West Africa hub
- Music
Trade-offs
- High prices vs local wages
- Power cuts
Quick answers
How much does it cost to live in Accra as a digital nomad?
About $1500 a month for a solo nomad, based on Nomad Spin's estimates. For longer stays, our long-term monthly estimate is $1125. The median Airbnb estimate is $68 a night, which matters most if you book short stays instead of a monthly rental.
Is the internet in Accra good enough for video calls?
Not reliably, so plan a backup. Nomad Spin lists average speeds around 40 Mbps with estimated reliability 5/10 and power grid stability 6/10. Coworking density is Medium, so shortlist a coworking space early. Test your own apartment's connection before a long stay.
How long can I stay in Ghana as a digital nomad?
Up to 30 days on the eVisa, per Nomad Spin's data. Eligibility depends on your passport. Verify current rules on official Ghana government pages. Rules change, so read the official page again before you travel.
When is the best time to live in Accra?
November to February are the best months in Nomad Spin's data. The rainy months to plan around are May to July, and the average temperature is about 27 C. Other months carry no weather flag in our data.
Is Accra safe for solo female travelers?
It can be, but take extra care. Accra scores 5/10 for overall safety and 5/10 for female safety in Nomad Spin's data. LGBTQ+ friendliness scores 2/10. Use normal city precautions and check recent local advice for the area you book.
Who should skip Accra as a nomad base?
Skip Accra if these listed trade-offs are dealbreakers: high prices vs local wages and power cuts. Its listed strengths are anglophone West Africa hub and music. Female safety scores 5/10 and LGBTQ+ friendliness scores 2/10 in our data.
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