Expat Guide to Living in Ghana

More Culture Shock Reports for Ghana

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Ghana handle it can be very comforting. Below are some of the responses from expats in Ghana:

Culture Shock in Accra, Ghana

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More Living in Ghana Reports

What are people's priorities in Ghana - work? family? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Below are some of the responses from expats in Ghana:

Living in Accra, Ghana

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Moving Overseas Report

What should you take with you when you move to Ghana? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Ghana? Help others moving to Ghana by filling out our Moving Overseas Report.

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International School Report

Parents are invited to answer questions about the schools that their kids attend (Pre-K through High School) in hopes of helping others moving to Ghana with the school selection process. If you have expat children who attend school in Ghana, take a few minutes to submit a School Review.

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Ghana. If you are already living in Ghana, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Ghana by taking our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Ghana? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Ghana by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

Submit a Having a Baby Abroad Report

Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Ghana? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Ghana? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

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