Aburi vs Akosombo — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Country	Ghana	Ghana
Nomad score	5.2 / 10	5.0 / 10
Cost of living	$2,314 / mo	$2,199 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	28° / 20°C	30° / 22°C
Air quality (AQI)	53 Moderate	45 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Average high	29.1°C	32.4°C
Average low	21.5°C	23.5°C
Precipitation	100 mm / mo	104 mm / mo
Sunshine	286 h / mo	299 h / mo
Humidity	83%	79%
Rain days	17.4 / mo	14.6 / mo
Wind speed	13.8 km/h	13.2 km/h

GH Aburi · average high by month

J 31 F 32 M 31 A 31 M 30 J 27 J 26 A 26 S 27 O 28 N 29 D 31

GH Akosombo · average high by month

J 35 F 36 M 35 A 34 M 33 J 31 J 30 A 29 S 30 O 31 N 32 D 34

Air quality

Air quality
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
US AQI	53	45
PM2.5	11.2 µg/m³	8.7 µg/m³
PM10	14.8 µg/m³	10.6 µg/m³
Ozone	68 µg/m³	46 µg/m³
UV index	0	0.1

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	2.9	1.9
Local Payment Services	4.9	4.1
Startup Scene	2.9	2.4

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Air Conditioning	4.5	5.2
Green Spaces	8.3	6.9
Natural Disaster Risk	7.5	6.8
Noise Pollution	7.1	6.7
Seasonal Variety	3.7	3.2
Weather	6.3	5.9

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Mobile Network Coverage	6.7	6.5
Power Grid Reliability	5.2	5.5
Public WiFi Availability	2.8	2.6
VPN Reliability	7.0	7.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Accommodation Cost	7.5	8.1
Cost of Living	7.3	7.9
Currency Stability	4.0	3.6
Entertainment Cost	7.1	6.9
Food & Groceries	7.6	7.7
Gym Membership Cost	5.9	6.3
Transportation Cost	7.2	7.8

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Culture	6.4	5.6
Indoors Fun	3.3	2.8
Language Learning Opportunities	4.4	4.0
Local Experiences & Tours	6.4	5.6
Nightlife	2.3	2.7
Outdoors & Nature	7.8	7.4

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Nomad Events & Meetups	1.5	1.3
Nomad Friendly	3.6	3.4
Online Community Presence	1.9	1.5

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Cafes with WiFi	2.8	2.4
Coworking Spaces Availability	1.7	1.1
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	1.6	1.5
Digital Nomad Popularity	1.5	1.2
Internet Speed	5.2	4.5
Local SIM Card Availability	6.4	6.5

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Fitness Facilities	3.1	3.0
Food Scene	4.7	4.2
Healthy Food Options	4.9	3.6
Yoga Studios	2.0	1.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Healthcare	4.6	4.1
Healthcare Affordability	7.7	8.2
Healthcare Quality	4.2	3.4

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	1.0	2.4
Ease of Business Registration	4.0	4.0
Ease of Opening Bank Account	3.6	3.9
Freedom of Speech	5.9	6.8
Political Stability	6.9	7.1
Tax Friendliness	5.4	4.7
Visa Ease	5.5	5.4

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Air Quality	7.5	6.9
Cleanliness	6.4	5.4
Environmental Quality	7.8	7.2
Family Friendly	7.1	6.0
Language Barrier	7.9	7.8
Work-Life Balance	7.8	7.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Female Friendly	7.1	6.6
Racial Tolerance	7.9	7.9
Safety	7.5	7.4

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Airport Connectivity	5.1	2.9
Cycling	2.9	2.7
Intercity Travel Options	4.0	3.3
Public Transit	3.4	2.6
Ride-sharing Services	2.7	0.9
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	1.7	1.3
Walkability	4.6	3.9

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Coworking Quality	2.0	1.8
Freelance Ecosystem	2.5	2.6
Networking Opportunities	2.9	2.7
Remote Job Opportunities	2.4	2.6
Time Zone Favorability	7.4	7.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Jeans	$41 per pair	$41 per pair
Summer Dress	$29 per dress	$27 per dress
Running Shoes	$100 per pair	$87 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Dining Out	$73 per month	$37 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Cinema Ticket	$11 per ticket	$9.13 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Coffee	$4.11 per cup	$4.11 per cup
Beer	$2.28 per pint	$2.28 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$5.93 per meal	$5.48 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$59 per meal	$59 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$12 per meal	$10 per meal
Apples	$5.02 per kg	$3.47 per kg
Bread	$2.01 per loaf	$1.64 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$1.10 per bottle	$0.91 per bottle
Milk	$3.47 per liter	$3.20 per liter
Rice	$3.20 per kg	$2.56 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$11 per kg	$11 per kg
Beef	$13 per kg	$8.67 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$15 per bottle	$13 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Groceries	$201 per month	$201 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Health Insurance	$14 per month	$14 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Doctor Visit (GP)	$41 per visit	$32 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$11 per purchase	$11 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Housing	$164 per month	$110 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$352 per month	$260 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$1,324 per month	$1,141 per month
Coworking Space	$151 per month	$151 per month
Coliving Space	$566 per month	$566 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Internet & Mobile	$32 per month	$23 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Leisure Activities	$27 per month	$18 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Haircut	$5.48 per visit	$5.48 per visit
Laundry	$10 per kg	$7.76 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Mobile Plan	$16 per month	$16 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$68 per month	$68 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$4.11 one-time	$4.57 one-time
Gym Membership	$46 per month	$46 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$16 per hour	$14 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Transportation	$59 per month	$55 per month
Taxi Start	$2.74 per trip	$1.83 per trip
Taxi per km	$1.64 per km	$1.37 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$50 per month	$41 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$7.76 per trip	$5.93 per trip
Gasoline	$2.05 per liter	$1.51 per liter
Scooter Rental	$23 per month	$23 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	GH Aburi	GH Akosombo
Utilities	$41 per month	$41 per month