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Irene Hamer (213.217.37.139) -

hello everyone,

My husband and I will be coming to Accra for work around November time or december.

Can anyone help us with some Ideas

My husbands office will be located in james town and were looking to live within 45 minutes.( good expat compounds )Also does anyone know of a good estate agent as we will be looking at a 3-4 bedroom house with pool.

Im a big gym fan and therefore would like to find out if there are gym,s with personal trainers in Accra.

Any help would be greatly appriciated.

Kindest regards,

Irene & Mike

looking forward to meeting you all

Reply #1 Accra resident (195.8.29.26) -

Check out www.noworriesghana.com. It's a website run by the North American Women's Association in Ghana and has information on everything about living in Accra, from dry cleaners to supermarkets to, yes, gyms. You'll do just fine on gyms.

And there's no need to live in an expat compound - you'll find a house in Accra with a gate and security guard, no problem. Jamestown is, well, let's say it's not the most exclusive area of town, but it's not threatening either. Just kinda rundown and poor. But the Ghanaians are wonderful - warm and friendly and welcoming. There is crime here, of course, but far less than in most Western cities.

Good luck with the move.

Reply #2 larry stanish (69.159.189.143) -

Hi there,

My name is Larry Stanish and I'm trying to locate a good friend of my, Russell Coombs, whom I met in Accra in 1997-98.

If anybody knows him, please, give him my e-mail address.

Regards,

Larry

Reply #3 NTPowerHouse GYM (84.97.238.71) -

Please check out our website www.ntpowerhouse.com

Our local staff will be happy to give you any information when you will be in Accra.

Reply #4 V Green (217.22.85.233) -

Hi there,

As an ex-pat how easy is it to get a visa to live and work in Ghana? I am about to qualify as a Adult Nurse and would like to work in Accra, Ghana. Also, what are the nice and affordable (based on a nurses salary) areas to live in Accra?

Thanking you for your time.

Kind regards

V Green

Reply #5 rebecca harmon (82.35.208.137) -

hi everyone

lve been married to a ghanian for 5 years and we are hoping to move to accra but l am worried about the education in ghana schools and availablity for work as my husband has not been in the country for 15 years and are there alot of british

if you can give me piece of mind thankyou

Reply #6 robby (68.161.78.90) -

Hello everyone there in GHANA.

I like to move to Ghana.Anyone advise me the cost of living with 3 person.Normal living in rural area.allso like to raise some chicken and maybe goats.please advise which area is suitable.I like suburban area with lot of bushes and trees.Allso like to know where to buy a lot, and about hou much it would cost.plot size about 100meter x 70-80 meter.

thanks,

Robby

Reply #7 ray (205.188.116.11) -

hello, am very interested in moving to accra, but finding it hard to get info, have had contacts with some travel and tour agency but am a little leary about job, they will do.how do you find if they are legitamate business, or not any one that can help would be gratful.thank you ray

Reply #8 Alex (68.49.185.63) -

Hello!

I'm 24 years old and about to move to Accra. It's for an indefinite amount of time with a job opportunity, and I wanted to know if there are any other young expats I could talk with about their experiences in Accra, places to live, things to do, etc.

I'm big on local culture, sports, arts...you name it. I'm really excited but a little timid, as this will be my first visit to the African continent.

Any friendly input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Alex

Reply #9 Lee (68.214.113.176) -

My wife and I are really interested in moving to Accra, Ghana in the future. We would like to know the cost of living and what are the options that we can take. We are also needing information concerning Visas, and Residency requirements.

Thankyou very much for your help

Lee

Reply #10 Ian Brown (86.128.219.70) -

Hi,

I am trying to build a list of professional real estate agents in Ghana. Can anyone help?

• Ghana Real Esate Agents

Reply #11 Javed Bakshi (85.154.24.49) -

Hi,

I have been shortlisted for a bank in Accra, Ghana. I have a small family of three persons incl me. What should be the salary range, I should be comfortable with(considering the Accomodation part will be taken care by the company) with a sufficient saving at the end of every month for some investement schemes.The details of the Ghana(Security, Wheather, standard life etc)

Thanks

Reply #12 richy (86.159.239.0) -

well ghana is a very viborent place will lots of things to do i am twele am moving to ghana in a few mounths

last time we went about 8 mouths ago we went to this expat club it called koko new to the country centre.in east lagon it has every thing bars swimming pool.also my dad owns a company called akkota villas type it in to google and it will be on the 2 page or type in ghana villas second pge.and by far the best place to live is east lagon that area is full of expats.with shoppin centres bars kids play araes football team.if u want any more info e-mail me richyp22@hotmail.com

Reply #13 ahmed hemeda (62.135.110.8) -

DEAR ALL

I'M EGYPTIAN MAN AND MY FRENCH COMPANY HAS RECOMMENDED ME TO MANAGE ITS BRANCH IN GHANA SO I'M SO CONFUSED AS A RESULT TO THE SEVER LACKE OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE PRICES OF SOME CONSUMING FOOD PRODUCTS AND COST OF LIVING IN GHANA THE NEW CHnges which has occured to the ghanian cedi has increased my convenience

so could please help me with some data for example

- 1 litre bottel((mineral water )

- 1 kilo of fresh milk

-1 kilo of fresh lamb

- cellular phone nokia 6630 and so

will do appreciate your assistance regarding this issue

thanks/best regards

AHMED HEMEDA

Reply #14 James Garnett (75.2.30.43) -

Hello,

I have are a family of four including two children ages 11 and 9. We are deciding on moving to Ghana soon and need advise on the cost of living including some of the best areas to live and school for the kids. I am also need help understanding the job market in Network Operation (Cisco). Please help anyone.

Reply #15 EPHRAIM ZIEM (82.128.20.137) -

I NEED INFORMATION COST OF LIVING IN A MIDDLE CLASS FACILITY FOR A FAMILY OF FIVE AND COST OF SCHOOLING FOR TWO KIDS IN SECONDARY AND PRIMARY ONE

THANKS

Reply #16 Robert (70.143.91.7) -

what is the cost of internet in Accura? can you get hooked up to yr home? or is the cafe the only internet, and what is the cost? do they wireless?

Reply #17 Kwasi from Ghanaian in Wash.DC (Contact Member) -

Depends on what kind of internet access you want in your home, but high speed, and T1 are available. Cost starts from about US$60 a month for high-speed. Some of the internet companies advertise on www.ghanaweb.com

Reply #18 adepeju adebayo (205.142.19.96) -

pls i will like to knw the cost of living in ghana as im planning to relocate from nigeria and also to meet people as sn as possible.au easy is it to secure a job in ghana and what are the requirement?

i'll appreciate it if u can reply asap.

thanks

Reply #19 tarun (122.162.48.91) -

I am planning to move to Ghana in next two months.

Reply #20 Virginia Witty (75.65.144.145) -

I have done a lot of volunteer work in Ghana and know how to obtain visa, etc. to enter for those purposes.

Now I want to live in the country permanently beginning in October 08. I have not been able to get information as to the procedure to became a permanent resident.

I will be living in Ho and have people to vouch for me. I intend to do volunteeer library work in the country. Any help will be appreciated!

Reply #21 S.RIAZ AHAMED (220.226.86.187) -

Dear Expats,

I have got a job in a construction company in Accra, Ghana...i would like to know the security and safety of the expats..i am an Indian and relocating with family..Company is giving accomodation etc..

What is the cost of leaving and pl let me know per person cost for food and other iteams other than house & transport will cost.. in USD..

Pl help me

Thanks

Riaz Ahamed

Reply #22 tim pettitt (213.42.23.71) -

hi all, i have lived in ghana as an expat for 6 years, and left in 2004. i love the place. liviong costs are high if you want western shopping at supermarkets, allow 2 or 3 times the cost of uk. housing is expensive. the best place i stayed was Taysec gardens. it is a secure compound, with squash court, bar, pool, and next to the british high commision. going out was safe when i left. beaches to go is white sands, very nice but i heard iot has become a bit exclusive. other bars in accra are champs in paloma or ryans irish bar. generally people are friendly. driving will drive you mad if you are not aggresive enough, as most cars used by locals ar only fir for the scrap heap. so be assertive and have eyes 360 on your head. best pool to go was la palm hotel as it was niceand big and i helped build it. golden tulip is nice as well as labadi beach hotel.if you get a house on its own mak sure you have security, a back up generator and back up water tanks, power abnd water were always an issue there.

hope this helps

Reply #23 ROOSEVELT OCCELIEN (24.99.48.199) -

GREETINGS MY NAME IS ROOSEVELT AND I PLAN TO A HUGE CHANGE IN MY LIFE AND 1 OF THE CHANGES IS A MOVE TO GHANA AND I HAVE NO INFO WHEN IT COMES TO PRICE OF LAND AND I WAS HOPING TO GET A LITTLE OR A LOT OF HELP ANY INFO IS APPRECIATED GIVE THANKS AND JAH BLESS

Reply #24 Alon (83.229.69.36) -

Hi all

I'm an expat who lives in Accra for the last 2.5 years and i see that you people have a lot of questions, so...........i would love to help if i can.I work as adminitrator for a Foreign company and i know more or less all the prices for food accomondation, night life etc.

Would love to help you , my e-mail is:haske78@yahoo.com

Please write in the "subject" of the email that you are forum so i won't erase the email(spams problem)

Regards

Alon

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