Which place is cheaper, Calgary or Accra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Accra or Calgary?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or Calgary, 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 Calgary?
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.
Calgary
Calgary is the largest city in Alberta and, located at the edge of the prairie and foothills, it is a gateway to the Rocky Mountains. If you're headed to Banff or Jasper, this is likely to be your first stop. It's also Canada's fourth largest city and worth a few days visit. Calgary's economy is diverse, but includes energy, financial services, film and television, transportation, technology, manufacturing, and much more.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Safaris in Ghana, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Canada, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Canada.
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Accra Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAccra $51Calgary $171
The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $51, while the average daily cost in Calgary is $171. 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 Calgary in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAccra $22Calgary $71
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAccra $44Calgary $142
Compare Hotels in Accra and Calgary
Looking for a hotel in Accra or Calgary? 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 Calgary Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Accra $19Calgary $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Arrival & Departure Airport Hotel Transfers: $70
- From Private Airport Transfer, Pickup & Drop-off Services: $40
- Private Accra Airport Transfer with Meet and Greet: $33
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $115
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport to Accra: $78
- Seamless Accra Airport Concierge & Private Transfer: $80
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Calgary
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Calgary:
- Calgary Private Airport & City Transfer: $42
- Calgary Best Private Transfer Between Local Airport and Hotels: $53
- Calgary Airport Transfer to/from Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise: $56
- Canmore to Calgary Airport Shared Shuttle Transfer: $57
- Calgary/Banff/Canmore: Rockies Shuttle & Transfer Packages: $70
- Transfer Calgary Airport (YYC) to Calgary, Banff and Lake Louise: $71
- Calgary Downtown Hotels to YYC Airport Private Transfer: $71
- Alberta Transfer: Banff, Jasper, Lake Louise, Calgary: $74
- Private Shuttle from Calgary/ YYCAirport/Canmore/Banff Transfers: $78
- Calgary Downtown Transfers: $85
- Limousine Sedan Airport Transfer Service in YYC Calgary Airport: $90
- Private Transfer from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Calgary Hotels: $95
Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Calgary?
Prices for flights to both Calgary 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 $19Calgary $52
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- Culinary for Social Change-Cooking Class: $60
- Accra Osu Night Market Food Tour with Akosua Serwaa: $80
- Ghana Jollof Cooking Class with Bottomless Wine: $80
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra with Local Drinks: $80
- Accra Makola Market Food Tour With Full Lunch: $81
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Private Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $90
- Private 1 to 2 Hours Street Food Tour in Ghana: $100
- Accra, Ghana: Private Home-Style Ghanaian Cooking Class: $130
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class at Accra's Premier Food Hub: $200
- Food Tour in Accra: $287
Typical Food Prices in Calgary
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Calgary:
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Bread, Chips, Cheese$7.83
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Calgary
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Calgary.
- Light Brunch & Food Tour at Calgary Farmers' Market WEST: $78
- Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour: $124
- Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour: $127
- Asian Cooking Class (Includes 6-Course Meal): $135
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Accra $3.88Calgary $15
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- Accra Guided City Tour: Cultural and Historical Experience: $39
- Accra City Day Tour-History,Culture,Markets&Independence Square: $40
- Accra Vintage Automobile Museum Guided Tour: $45
- Experience the Beauty, History and the Culture Of Accra in a Day: $45
- Ghanaian Cultural Art Tour and Scented Candle Making Experience: $50
- African Alcoholic Drinks Tasting Experience: $50
- Ghanaian Food Tasting Experience with Music and Drinks: $54
- Accra Textiles and Fashion Tour: $60
- Half-Day Private Tour of Nima Market with Pick Up: $65
- Makola Market Tour & Art Center Experience with Lunch: $70
- Accra Guided City Tour: $70
- Private Makola Market & Art Centre Sightseeing & Shopping: $70
Typical Entertainment Prices in Calgary
Here are a few typical costs in Calgary for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Stampede Admission (for 2)$21
Tours and Activities in Calgary
Here are a few actual costs in Calgary for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $5.00
- Calgary Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Calgary Bow River Trail Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $6.45
- Calgary Self Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt: $10
- Sam Centre Calgary Stampede Museum Ticket: $11
- The Military Museums Admission Ticket, Calgary: $13
- Fun Selfie Experience in Calgary: $18
- Experience the season with a scavenger hunt in Calgary with Holly Jolly Hunt: $20
- Trans Canada Bundle 4 Audio Driving Tours Calgary to Vancouver: $22
- Calgary Downtown: 2-Hour Introductory Walking Tour: $24
- Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo Entry Ticket: $28
- Best of the City Walking Tour: $28
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAccra $5.56Calgary $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Calgary
Also in Calgary, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- An Epic Bar Crawl: Cruisin' Calgary: $12
- Brewery Tours at Award Winning Venues: $80
- Brewery Tour: $85
- Calgary to Banff Brewery Tour and Lunch: $143
- Cask Blending Class at Burwood Distillery: $144
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Accra and Calgary, we can see that Calgary 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 Calgary is in North America, 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 Calgary would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Calgary 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 Calgary Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Accra or Calgary?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 92% larger than the population of Calgary. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Calgary, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.