Richtank
American expat in Ghana
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About me
American
Lives in Accra
Speaks English, French
Registration: 06 November 2009
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driving a motorbike in Accra, Ghana by Loudesbois74
Hello everyone ! I'm about to spend a year in Accra, as a student at the GIMPA. I don't have a drinving licence and I want to know if it is possible to live without a car in Accra. I thought about buying a motorcycle, but is it possible to drive ...
My female roommate has a motorcycle. As far as I am concerned, having a car in Accra is pure stupidity unless you have kids you have to haul. Traffic is terrible. If you just take taxis everywhere, when traffic gets bad, you just hop out walk a ... Read More
Budget for living in Accra or Tema by kh0343
Our family is planning to permanently move to Ghana. Can we survive with following budget. House rent : USD1,000 per month Education cost(Grade 8 & 10) : USD20,000~USD25,000 per year. Living cost : USD1,000 per month Buy a car : USD7,000 We have ...
Depends on how you want to live. I think $1000/month for living expenses will be tight. You will have to cook at home most of your meals. I find medical and dental expenses much cheaper here, especially if you consider you don't need to get ... Read More
New in Accra by ChloeFernandez
Hey! I just got here about 10 days ago from France and am staying until the end of August for an internship. I'm leaving in Madina Firestone near Kotobabi and East Legon. I'd love to meet people to hang around with, grab a beer after work or to ...
Hey, looking forward to meeting all of you when I get there in late July. Does anyone have any housing suggestions in East Legon? I still need to find housing. Read More
New in Accra by ChloeFernandez
Hey! I just got here about 10 days ago from France and am staying until the end of August for an internship. I'm leaving in Madina Firestone near Kotobabi and East Legon. I'd love to meet people to hang around with, grab a beer after work or to ...
Would love to grab a beer. I'll be there July 25 or so... Read More
Hello by johnnyr
Hi there, I'm Johnny and I've just recently moved to Accra. I'm from Northern Ireland and I've just spent the last couple of months working in the Congo. It was equally as much fun as it was terrifying. I'm out here in Accra for the foreseeable ...
Thanks for the suggestions. I'll be working in East Legon so will try to find a place near there. Read More
Hello by johnnyr
Hi there, I'm Johnny and I've just recently moved to Accra. I'm from Northern Ireland and I've just spent the last couple of months working in the Congo. It was equally as much fun as it was terrifying. I'm out here in Accra for the foreseeable ...
Hi Johnny, I'm moving to Accra in July 25. I would love to get a pint with you. What is the good side of 30? 32 or 38? Ha ha! I'll be having all the same questions you have now. Priority is looking for a place to live. If you have any ... Read More
Any expats leaving with a property to rent in East Legon
I will be coming to Accra July 25 and need a place to stay for at least a year. Preferably 2 bedroom. I don't need luxury, just a place to sleep. I want to pay $300-$600 USD per month. I would rather take over a lease than pay a year in advance. ... Read More
Some advice of expats already living in Douala by ekeC
Hello, I'm Anne, married to a cameroonian man. We have one girl, she is almost 3 years old. My husband started a printing business in Douala. In less than a year, I would like to move with my daughter to Douala, to join my husband. Of course, I do ...
The French school is a good option. You should e-mail the director and get the current pricing, etc for the American school though. Send me a message and I'll give you his contact information. As for health. Bring lots of Off and use a mosquito ... Read More
Some advice of expats already living in Douala by ekeC
Hello, I'm Anne, married to a cameroonian man. We have one girl, she is almost 3 years old. My husband started a printing business in Douala. In less than a year, I would like to move with my daughter to Douala, to join my husband. Of course, I do ...
I agree with what the others have said. The American school is great and a really good community (I play basketball and ultimate frisbee there on weekends) but it's expensive. Worth it if you can afford it. Housing is really difficult. Don't ... Read More
podiatrist looking for positions to deliver diabetic foot care by polycarp
Hi I am a podiatrist, foot and ankle physician and surgeon, with an interest in helping with the diabetic foot care problem in Cameroon. My wife and I are wanting to relocate from the USA for this reason. I have just begun looking for medical ...
That's funny. My wife left her job as a medical assistant at a podiatry clinic in Atlanta (where she was providing diabetic foot care) to come to Douala. She is amazing and would surely be an asset to your project, but she's got a full ex-pat ... Read More