Tema Neighborhood Guide

A planned industrial and residential city east of Accra, popular with port workers and middle-income families.

4 neighborhoods ratedAvg rent: GH₵ 500 – 2,500/month

How Tema scores

Overall average: 6.1/10

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
Good6

Proximity to hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies

Nightlife
Fair5

Bars, restaurants, and entertainment venues

Transport
Good6

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

Internet
Good7

Fibre and mobile internet reliability

Water Supply
Good6

Ghana Water reliability, borehole access

Cost of Living in Tema

Monthly estimates by budget tier

Estimated monthly total

GH₵ 2,940

per month

🏠RentGH₵ 1,500
💡UtilitiesGH₵ 350
🛒Food & GroceriesGH₵ 700
🚌TransportationGH₵ 250
📱Internet & PhoneGH₵ 140

Estimates may vary by neighborhood and lifestyle.

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Neighborhoods in Tema

Detailed scores and rent ranges for each area

Community 25
GH₵ 8001,800/mo

Modern planned community with newer buildings, shopping malls, and good road network. Family-oriented suburb.

FamiliesYoung couplesCommuters
Safety
7
Schools
7
Markets
6
Healthcare
6
Nightlife
4
Transport
5
Internet
7
Water Supply
7
Community 1
GH₵ 5001,200/mo

The original Tema township near the harbour. Bustling markets, well-connected by road. Older but characterful.

Budget rentersMarket tradersPort workers
Safety
5
Schools
6
Markets
8
Healthcare
7
Nightlife
6
Transport
7
Internet
7
Water Supply
6
Sakumono
GH₵ 6001,500/mo

Residential area between Tema and Accra. Beach access, affordable housing, and growing commercial activity.

CommutersBeach loversStudents
Safety
6
Schools
6
Markets
7
Healthcare
5
Nightlife
5
Transport
6
Internet
7
Water Supply
6
Baatsona
GH₵ 5001,400/mo

Spence Road corridor with restaurants, shops, and a lively atmosphere. Good tro-tro connections to Accra.

Young professionalsStudentsFoodies
Safety
6
Schools
5
Markets
8
Healthcare
5
Nightlife
6
Transport
7
Internet
7
Water Supply
5

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