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WAG

Country Brief

Ghana

Sex work criminalised; same-sex activity more severely criminalised under colonial-era law.

Legal model

Illegal (selective enforcement)

Risk level

High

Currency

Ghanaian Cedi (GHS)

Languages

English (official)

Emergency

191

AOC / SW min

16 / 18

1-Hour Session Pricing (Indicative)

Budget

GHS 200 (USD 17)

Typical

GHS 500-1,500 (USD 40-125)

Premium

GHS 5,000+ (USD 415+)

Key Areas

  • Accra — East Legon/Cantonments expat; Osu/Oxford Street nightlife
  • Labadi — beach district

Top Safety Notes

  • Conservative cultural framework
  • 2024 same-sex bill tightened legal context
  • Public displays of affection generally inappropriate

Essential Phrases

Hello Akwaaba (welcome)
Thank you Medaase

Last verified April 2026. Print to PDF for offline reference. Full country guide: /regions/ghana.