Tamale Neighborhood Guide

The fastest-growing city in Ghana and capital of the Northern Region, with increasing rental demand.

3 neighborhoods ratedAvg rent: GH₵ 250 – 1,200/month

How Tamale scores

Overall average: 5.3/10

City-wide ratings
Safety
Good6

Crime rates, street lighting, police presence

Schools
Good6

Proximity to quality schools and universities

Markets
Good7

Access to markets, supermarkets, and shops

Healthcare
Fair5

Proximity to hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies

Nightlife
Fair4

Bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues

Transport
Fair5

Tro-tro routes, taxis, and ride-hailing access

Internet
Fair5

Fibre and mobile internet reliability

Water Supply
Fair4

Ghana Water reliability, borehole access

Cost of Living in Tamale

Monthly estimates by budget tier

Estimated monthly total

GH₵ 1,550

per month

🏠RentGH₵ 600
💡UtilitiesGH₵ 200
🛒Food & GroceriesGH₵ 500
🚌TransportationGH₵ 150
📱Internet & PhoneGH₵ 100

Estimates may vary by neighborhood and lifestyle.

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Neighborhoods in Tamale

Detailed scores and rent ranges for each area

Kalpohin
GH₵ 350900/mo

Upscale Tamale residential area near the teaching hospital. Quieter, with newer developments and better infrastructure.

FamiliesHealthcare workersNGO workers
Safety
7
Schools
7
Markets
6
Healthcare
6
Nightlife
3
Transport
5
Internet
6
Water Supply
5
Sagnarigu
GH₵ 200600/mo

Fast-growing satellite district. Very affordable with access to Tamale's main markets.

Budget rentersMarket tradersNew settlers
Safety
5
Schools
6
Markets
7
Healthcare
5
Nightlife
4
Transport
6
Internet
5
Water Supply
4
Vittin
GH₵ 250700/mo

Central Tamale area near major roundabouts. Commercial activity, tro-tros, and reasonable amenities.

CommutersBusiness ownersTransit-dependent
Safety
6
Schools
5
Markets
7
Healthcare
5
Nightlife
5
Transport
6
Internet
5
Water Supply
4

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