I Moved From the USA to Ghana— I Feared We’d End Up on the Street in the USA
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I Left the USA for Ghana After Rent Hit $1,800 — The Cost of Living Was Too Much
In this episode, an American mother shares why she made the life-changing decision to move from the United States to Ghana after the rising cost of living and financial pressure made life in America overwhelming. Afraid her family could end up on the street, she chose to start over in Ghana in search of peace, affordability, and a better quality of life.
She opens up about the reality of high rent, the stress of raising a family in the U.S., and what it’s really like starting a new life abroad. Her story sheds light on why more Americans are exploring life outside the United States and considering relocation to Ghana.
Guest Info : https://www.instagram.com/mrsprinceshiatey?igsh=ajVtaHc2c3VwYzN2
Chapters:
0:00 Why I Left the United States
0:11 Fear of Becoming Homeless in America
0:56 Meet Belle – Moving From the USA to Ghana
1:26 Apartment Tour in Ghana
2:18 My Life in the U.S. Army
3:12 Working as a Medical Assistant in America
3:44 Stress of Work and Parenting in the U.S.
4:31 Rising Cost of Living in America
6:45 My First Experience Visiting Ghana
7:41 Capitalism and the Breaking Point
8:20 Paying $1,800 Rent in the United States
9:07 Cost of Living in Ghana
10:21 Rent and Monthly Expenses in Ghana
12:38 The Sacrifices I Made to Move
13:52 Why I Don’t Share My Plans With Everyone
15:36 The Hardest Conversation Before Leaving
18:07 My Journey Flying From the U.S. to Ghana
19:26 Apartment Hunting in Accra
21:00 Culture Differences in Marriage
21:56 Life Without a Car in Ghana
23:19 What I Love About Living in Ghana
25:22 Expensive Flights to Ghana
26:32 What Social Media Didn’t Show About Ghana
27:14 Finding Peace After Leaving America
28:46 Choosing Peace Over Money
29:32 The Hardest Part of Living Abroad
30:31 Advice I’d Give My Past Self
31:12 My 5-Year Plan in Ghana
31:52 Advice for People Moving to Ghana
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