 Accra vs. Q-Massie, which city is better to work and leave in. There are several factors to consider when deciding on a city and where to live in Ghana, including employment opportunities, cost of living, transportation, and a variety of other considerations. Accra and Q-Massie are the first cities that come to mind. Accra, Ghana is located on a cliff along the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa. Accra, West Africa's most influential and largest city, stands on the ruins of the region's legendary cities and kingdoms. Accra, one of Ghana's most vibrant cities, has a complex and beautiful culture. Things to do in Accra are heavily influenced by culture and history. Q-Massie, on the other hand, is a lovely and influential city in Ghana. Q-Massie, the capital city of the Ashanti Empire, was founded in the 1680s by Osai Kofi Tutu, the first king of the Ashanti Empire. Q-Massie is said to be derived from the tree Tutu sat under while negotiating the land. The city was the epicenter of the empire's national culture, housing both the Ashanti Imperial Palace and the Golden Stool, the empire's power symbol. Because of its proximity to gold fields and a number of international trade routes, this city has prospered economically. It's no surprise that these are both beautiful and great cities in Ghana, but in this video, we'll pit them against each other to see which is best or better. Please subscribe to Africa Reloaded if you are new to this channel before we begin. Transport Infrastructure, Accra, Accra, Ghana's capital city, was relocated from the Cape Coast in 1887. Since then, Accra has served as Ghana's administrative and capital city. The British made this decision because Accra was one of Ghana's and Africa's fastest growing cities. Accra is one of Ghana's most developed cities, as most infrastructure development is concentrated there. Accra's transportation is extremely congested because most roads are congested with a large number of vehicles. Most city streets are not as wide as they should be for free traffic flow. To alleviate traffic congestion, several ongoing road projects and interchanges have been initiated. Q-Massie, in comparison to Accra, traffic flow is significantly easier in this town. The roads leading to and from Q-Massie are more spacious and less congested. When compared to Accra, Q-Massie has a much less stressful atmosphere. According to a Numbio traffic survey, the mode of transportation in Q-Massie is 33.33 compared to any mode of transportation in Accra, which is less than 83.33. Housing. In terms of housing, compound housing, which is rented housing, accounts for 57% of Ghana's 3.4 million housing stock. Housing in these two cities is among the best in Ghana. Accra. When it comes to housing difficulty, Accra is a never-ending ascent. There are nearly noon affordable housing projects in Accra, and the capital is almost masked out when it comes to building areas. The majority of people in Accra rent from unregulated homeowners who set the price of property for rent based on the highest logical price they could think of. Because most houses in Ghana are compound houses, there is a constant influx of tenants making Accra's housing more expensive. Q-Massie. When it comes to housing availability, Q-Massie has a much better level of expense. In Q-Massie, the vast majority of people leave in rented compound housing. Even though Q-Massie has the highest percentage of compound housing in Ghana, the cost of living is lower. This is lower because most attempts at increase are met with a united front of tenant opposition. Affordable housing projects are common in Q-Massie, but the only thing affordable about them is the name, because the homes available through these projects are far above the minimum wage. Employment Opportunities, Accra. The country's employment situation is critical in every crevice you will find yourself in Ghana. In Accra, the vast majority aspire for white-collar jobs, which are much more difficult to obtain, resulting in excruciating levels of unemployment among graduates. As a result, a large number of people embark on entrepreneurial ventures that, in most cases, fail miserably. As a result, Accra has a very high level of unemployment. Q-Massie. In Q-Massie, on the other hand, things are the same. Employment opportunities in the white-collar sector are as scarce in Q-Massie as they are in Accra, but a higher proportion of the population prefers blue-collar jobs and ventures. As a result, creating a better opening than Accra. However, job opportunities in Q-Massie are better than in Accra. In both cities, finding work that allows you to live comfortably is difficult. Security and Peace. Unlike many African countries, Ghana is one of the most peaceful and secure countries both internally and externally, making it a very safe place to live. It is very safe and free to move around without fear of being trampled on in Accra. There are only a few places where con artists and pickpockets abound. Because of the high investment in security in those areas, crime is virtually non-existent in most areas of Accra, particularly in commercial areas. Q-Massie. When comparing Q-Massie to Accra, there is a slight difference in that Q-Massie is significantly safer. According to a Numbio survey, the crime index in Q-Massie is 37.28 compared to 47.19 in Accra, taking into account a variety of factors that make Q-Massie safer. Walking during the day is very safe and secure in Q-Massie, with little or no fear. However, walking at night is not as safe as it is in Accra. Cost of Leaving. The cost of living in Ghana varies greatly, with most places being very cheap and affordable to live in except for the two main large and prominent cities of Accra and Q-Massie, which are significantly more expensive to live in. Accra. Accra's cost of living is significantly higher than that of Q-Massie. A common phrase in Accra is Accra Stay by Plant, which is self-explanatory. When compared to the city's minimum wage, the prices of goods and services in Accra are very high and expensive. Accra is the most expensive city in Ghana to live in, from transportation to food, and the cost of almost all necessities is much higher when compared to Q-Massie. In Q-Massie, however, there is a significant rationalization of goods and services pricing. Your rational price increases are frowned upon in Q-Massie because the people are very vocal in their opposition to price increases, and fairness is mostly insured in Q-Massie when it comes to the affordability of essentials within the city. While in Accra, the demand, eagerness, and way of life of the residents cause the pricing of goods and services to skyrocket. Population. Ghana has a population of more than 30 million people. As of 2021, the country's population was around 6 million in the 1960s, according to the first census taken after independence. In 2021, the population of Accra has increased to around 2 million people, up from about 500,000 in the 1960s, in the greater Accra regions of which Accra is the capital. As a result, Accra has a higher population density than Q-Massie. Many people have flocked to the capital city to experience the flavor, hustle, and bustle of city life. Fast forward to 2022, and the population of Q-Massie has grown to around 1.5 million, compared to the 1 million that used to live in Ghana's Ashanti region, with Q-Massie serving as its capital. In Q-Massie, there is a general sense of a relaxed pace of life, with life taking one step at a time. Ghana's two major cities are Q-Massie and Accra, except for the two major cities, living in Ghana, is quite affordable. These are just a few facts to consider when deciding which of these cities to live in. Please like, share, and leave a comment on this video. Remember to subscribe to Africa Reloaded for more great content.