Which place is cheaper, Berlin or Accra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Accra or Berlin?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or Berlin, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Accra or Berlin?
Accra
Accra is the capital city of Ghana, located on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. Popular attractions include the National Museum of Ghana, local beaches, markets, and cultural landmarks like those dedicated to Civil Rights activist W.E.B. DuBois.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, and The Best Cultural Tours in Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAccra $37Berlin $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $37, while the average daily cost in Berlin is $147. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Accra and Berlin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAccra $19Berlin $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAccra $38Berlin $136
Compare Hotels in Accra and Berlin
Looking for a hotel in Accra or Berlin? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Accra Hotel Prices and Berlin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Accra $16Berlin $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $115
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $109
- Arrival Transfer From Accra Airport To Hotel: $100
- Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket$1.50
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Bahn Ticket$3.21
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Short Taxi Ride$21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Berlin Airport (SXF) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer : $32
- Berlin Airport (BER) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer: $32
- Private Transfer from Berlin Airport to Hotels in Berlin: $46
- Listening Station Teufelsberg Tour with Transfer: $53
- Milan: Transfer from/to Hotel - Airport: $65
- Private Transfer from Brandenburg Airport to Berlin City Center: $70
- Arrival Transfer from Berlin Train Station to Berlin by Sedan: $72
- Berlin City Departure Private Transfer to Berlin Train Station in Luxury Van: $78
- Berlin Airport Transfers : Berlin City to Berlin Airport SXF in Business Car: $80
- Private Transfer to / from Brandenburg Airport (BER): $86
- Private Transfer: Berlin to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER): $87
- Airport transfer Limousine services: $97
Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Berlin?
Prices for flights to both Berlin and Accra change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAccra $9.28Berlin $56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- Private Ghanaian Cuisine Cooking Class: $40
- Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center: $45
- Cooking Class: $75
- Flavors of Ghana: Food Tour Experience.: $78
- Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Lessons: $80
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Cooking Class with Auntie KK in Osu: $89
- Ghanaian Cooking Class Authentic Tour: $100
- Savor & Learn: Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Experience: $128
- Quad Biking, Landmark Tours and Dinner in Aburi: $204
- Ghanaian Local Foods Cooking Class: $216
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go$5.36
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Turkish Sandwich$2.14
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Currywurst$2.14
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2 Pho Noodles$9.64
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)$64
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Mauer Park (2)$12
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Coffees at Impala$8.36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- English Comedy Ticket including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $18
- English Stand-Up Comedy with Pizza and Shots: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner : $34
- Berlin Mitte kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Kreuzberg kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- No Diet Club - Street Food Tour with many Tastings !: $59
- Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Optional Dinner: $64
- Evening Food Tour by Bike: $70
- Sicilian Cooking Workshop with unlimited drinks: $70
- Sharing plate food tour in Berlin: $76
- Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Accra $3.32Berlin $24
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- 1 Day Accra City Tour: $71
- Accra City Tour: $161
- Accra E-waste and Recycling experience in Agbogbloshie: $100
- Accra Zoo, Canopy Walk and Botanical Gardens Private Tour: $145
- 3 Days Special Tour of Ghana: $950
- 6 Hours Cape Coast Tour: $210
- 6-Day Electric Enchantment-Off the grid Tour: $1,650
- 7 Hours Cape Coast Tour From Accra: $174
- A Day tour to the Cape Coast Castle and Kakum National Pack: $180
- Aburi Botanic Gardens and Boti Falls Full-Day Private Tour: $180
- Aburi Botanical Gardens And Boti Falls Private Tour: $220
- Accra - Guided City Tour: $100
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)$21
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- Selfguided Audiotour "Old Berlin": $3.22
- Selfguided Audiotour "Center of Power": $3.22
- Rude Bastards tour of Medieval Berlin: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Rude Bastards Tour of Berlin: $3.23
- Third Reich and Holocaust Self Guided Audio Tour: $3.23
- Self Guided Tours Berlin With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.26
- Berlin Alternative Street Art Tour: $3.28
- Rude Bastards tour of Medieval Berlin: $3.28
- Berlin tour - Free offer - in Italian: $3.77
- Museum Island Self Guided Audio Tour: $3.77
- Escape Game and Tour: $3.77
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAccra $4.76Berlin $18
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show$15
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- VIP Pub Crawl with Drinks and Challenges: $16
- brewery tour with beer tasting: $19
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $24
- Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Club Entry: $24
- Berlin Pub Crawl and Nightlife Clubbing tour: $33
- The Showgirls of Burlesque: $46
- Showgirls of Burlesque Entry Ticket: $70
- Berlin:sunset boat trip with Argentine wine tasting and food: $215
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $251
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $255
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $404
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Accra and Berlin, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Accra is in Africa and Berlin is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Accra would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Accra and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin than you might in Accra.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Accra Expensive? and Is Berlin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Accra or Berlin?
Berlin has a larger population, and is about 75% larger than the population of Accra. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Berlin, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Accra or Berlin?
Berlin has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Accra experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Accra or Berlin in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Accra as well as Berlin. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Berlin this time of year.
Accra is a little warmer than Berlin in the summer. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Berlin fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
Accra usually gets more rain in July than Berlin. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAccra 25°C (77°F)Berlin 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Accra or Berlin in the Autumn?
Both Berlin and Accra are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Berlin for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In the autumn, Accra is much warmer than Berlin. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Accra in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Berlin averages at about 10°C (50°F).
In October, Accra usually receives more rain than Berlin. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAccra 26°C (79°F)Berlin 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Accra or Berlin in the Winter?
Both Berlin and Accra during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Berlin in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Berlin can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Accra is generally much warmer than Berlin. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 27°C (81°F), and Berlin fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
Accra usually gets less rain in January than Berlin. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAccra 27°C (81°F)Berlin -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Accra or Berlin in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Accra and Berlin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round. Also, most visitors come to Berlin for the activities around the city during these months.
Accra is much warmer than Berlin in the spring. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Berlin fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
Accra gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Accra usually receives more rain than Berlin. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAccra 28°C (82°F)Berlin 9°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Berlin and Accra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
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