Relocation to Ghana

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2 years ago

I am a single 70 year old man and am seeking one last adventure in my life. I have been communicating with a local lass recently and wish to come out to Accra and visit, and if everything works out retire there. I am Scottish, ex British Forces and Telecommunications Engineer retired. I have Googled Ghana and it looks like my pension would go much further there than in the Uk. And I have had enough of the UK but will be leaving family behind so will be commuting occasionally for visits etc. Any advice, help, contacts in or around Accra would be greatly appreciated. I look to make friend amongst the ex pat community and look forward to my trip for a Recce. Thanks for accepting me here. Jimmy 馃彺鬆仹鬆仮鬆伋鬆仯鬆伌鬆伩

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Prophet Eric Faith Member

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2 years ago

@Jsmart06

Hello Jimmy,Am Eric Faith a Ghanaian Born and lives in Ghana Accra.

It's would b a Nice time having you in Ghana.I would be Available ,should you need more information or anything.

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AShaw New member

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2 years ago

Hi Jimmy, I relocated to Ghana from the UK with my Ghanaian husband 13 years ago and I'm very happy living here. I have been made welcome by both family and friends although I've visited regularly since 1994 and got to know the place well.

Your UK pension will go much further here and it can be easily paid directly in a local bank.

I've never had any problems but I do hear stories about ex pats being exploited. In a country where it is hard to make a living, anybody coming from abroad is seen to be wealthy. Just be careful who you make friends with and don't make any rash decisions regarding money.

Feel free to get in touch (is it possible via this site...I'm not sure?). I don't live in Accra (too big, too dirty, too much traffic for me!) but I do visit once per month and would be happy to supply information if it would help. Enjoy your visit. The weather is warm and so are the people! Good luck.

andyankrah19 Member

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2 years ago

@Jsmart06

I鈥檓 Andrews, i am living in Accra, Ghana i can be of assistance to give you necessary information about Ghana .

Yinda Bello Member

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last year

Am looking for a roommate in ghana and work am not a graduate

Cheryl Moderator

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last year

Hello Yinda Bello,

Welcome to 天美麻豆

You should post an advert in the dedicated section for housing opportunities in Accra.

All the best,

Cheryl

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Legassigardens42 New member

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last year

@Jsmart06

Wow!

Best advice is to be careful. If you come to visit, be careful about who you give money to, or agree to help. It鈥檚 actually a business here! We鈥檝e had many guests come to meet their 鈥榝ianc茅鈥� only to be left at the airport after sending thousands in cash etc.

But for one last adventure, why not!

Advice is - be wary, be careful with your money, don鈥檛 be trusting.

Try to stay with an Expat who can be Frank with you and help you navigate the terrain. We have some suggestions if you鈥檙e still looking.

Best of luck!