Which place is cheaper, Cape Town 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 Cape Town?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or Cape Town, 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 Cape Town?
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.
Cape Town
Picture your travel bucket list. Is Cape Town on it? Yes, most people dream of visiting the "Mother City" of South Africa. As one of the most iconic places in the world, Cape Town is a world-class cosmopolitan city full of bustling nightlife, historical backdrops and a large gay community.
Cape Town is the most southern city in Africa with seasons turned upside down. In the southern hemisphere they experience the summer from December to February. During these months days can be hot and dry so be sure to gather in the shade and wear plenty of sunscreen. The winter from June to August is full of rainy days and cold nights.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Camping Tours in South Africa, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in South Africa.
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Accra Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAccra $49Cape Town $179
The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $49, while the average daily cost in Cape Town is $179. 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 Cape Town in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAccra $21Cape Town $83
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAccra $42Cape Town $166
Compare Hotels in Accra and Cape Town
Looking for a hotel in Accra or Cape Town? 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 Cape Town Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Accra $18Cape Town $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $77
- Private Airport Transfer to from ACC Kotoka by Business Car: $80
- Airport & City Transfers: $100
- Aburi Gardens Transfers: $187
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cape Town
Also for Cape Town, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer from Cape Town City Center to Cape Town Airport: $18
- Cape Town Airport and Hotel Private Transfers: $19
- Airport Transfer (Cape Town ) Bus: $19
- Private Transfer from Cape Town Port to Cape Town Airport (CPT): $19
- Private Transfer from Cape Town Hotels to Cape Town Cruise Port: $22
- Cape Town Cruise Terminal to Hotels, Lodges vv Transfer : $24
- Cape Town Airport Transfers To and From the Hotels : $24
- Hotel to airport transfers from Cape Town to Cape Town International Airport: $24
- Cape Town Airport Transfers to hotels and Return Transfers, Wi-Fi: $24
- Cape Town International Airport Transfers: $24
- Cape Town Airport Transfer (1-3 Passengers): $27
- 1-3 Passenger Private Cape Town - Airport Transfer: $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Cape Town?
Prices for flights to both Cape Town 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 $18Cape Town $77
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $25
- Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center: $45
- Ghana Jollof Cooking Class with Bottomless Wine : $80
- Accra Makola Market Food Tour With Full Lunch: $82
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Culinary for Social Change-Cooking Class : $90
- Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $90
- Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Lessons and Take Out Services.: $100
- Hands-On Cooking Class With Local Market Tour Option : $130
- Accra Ghana Private Food and Cooking Class: $130
- Fulani Dinner Experience: $150
- Quad Biking, Landmark Tours and Dinner in Aburi: $218
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- From African Dinner and Drumming Experience: $73
- African Dinner Experience from Cape Town: $75
- Cape Malay/Creole Cooking Class and Local Shopping in Salt River: $77
- Sunset At Signal Hill Constantia Wine Tasting and Dinner: $83
- Food Tour in “Little Mogadishu,” Bellville, Cape Town: $95
- Half Day Cape Town African Dinner Restaurant with Live Music Show: $98
- Cape Town Shore Excursion| South African Cooking & Port Transfers: $106
- Private Street Food Tour of Cape Town with Local Guide: $108
- The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour: $117
- Cooking and Lunch Experience at SPYCED Restaurant: $136
- Cape Town Bo-Kaap Guided Walk & Authentic Cape Malay Cooking Tour: $159
- Private Tour : The Great Gatsby Food Tour Cape Town: $208
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Accra $3.70Cape Town $25
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- 1 Day Accra City Tour: $100
- Accra Luxury Beachfront Experience : $81
- Accra Nightlife Experience: $150
- Accra Private Surfing Experience with Pick Up: $250
- Accra to Cape Coast Tour (Slave Castles and Kakum Park): $220
- Cape Coast Elmina Kakum Park Private Day Tour: $200
- Cape Coast Root ,History, & Active Adventure tour: $174
- Ghana Chocolate Tasting Experience : $180
- 2 Days Exciting Accra and Cape Coast City Tour: $250
- 2-day Tour of Downtown Accra: $216
- 3.5 Hours Private City Tour of Accra: $120
- A day tour of Accra : $150
Tours and Activities in Cape Town
For Cape Town, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Skip the Line: District Six Museum Admission Ticket: $3.85
- Half Hour Seal and Harbour Cruise from Cape Town: $4.15
- Cape Point Flying Dutchman Funicular Ticket (One way Down): $4.70
- Cape Point Flying Dutchman Funicular Ticket (One way Up): $4.70
- Sea Point Promenade: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.13
- Muizenberg to Kalk Bay: Amble along the amazing False Bay Coast on an audio tour: $5.20
- The Village in the City: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Bo-Kaap: $5.34
- Kirstenbosch National Botanical Gardens: A Self-guided Audio Tour: $5.34
- Slavery in the Cape: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Cape Town's Slave History: $5.40
- Cape Point Flying Dutchman Funicular Return Ticket : $5.71
- Cape Town Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.81
- 30 Minute Harbour Cruise in Cape town: $7.11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAccra $5.30Cape Town $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Cape Town
Also in Cape Town, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Distillery Tour, rum and gin tasting: $12
- Experience South African Craft Rum tasting and distillery tour in Cape Town: $14
- Urban Wine Tasting: $30
- Wine Tasting & Storytelling with SA Tapas add-on: $30
- Wine Tour: Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch incl 3 wineries: $47
- Uncork the Cape : Stellenboch Half Day Wine Tour : $53
- From CapeTown: Stellenbosch Half Day Wine Tour: $55
- Aquila Reserve Safari with Lunch and Wine Tasting: $59
- Full Day shared Stellenbosch and Franschhoek Tram Wine Tasting : $72
- Cape Winelands and Wine Tasting Full Day Tour: $74
- Wine tasting tour : $74
- Wine Tour in Stellenbosch : $77
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Accra and Cape Town, we can see that Cape Town is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Cape Town would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cape Town 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 Cape Town Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Accra or Cape Town?
Cape Town has a larger population, and is about 75% larger than the population of Accra. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Cape Town, 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 Cape Town?
Cape Town 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 Cape Town in the Summer?
Both Cape Town and Accra during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Accra is a little warmer than Cape Town in the summer. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Cape Town fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
Accra usually gets more rain in July than Cape Townin January. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 14 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAccra 25°C (77°F)Cape Town 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Accra or Cape Town in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Accra and Cape Town. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.
In the autumn, Accra is a little warmer than Cape Town. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Accra in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Cape Town averages at about 18°C (64°F)in April.
In October, Accra usually receives more rain than Cape Townin April. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilAccra 26°C (79°F)Cape Town 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Accra or Cape Town in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Accra as well as Cape Town. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Accra is generally much warmer than Cape Townin July. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 27°C (81°F), and Cape Town fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Accra usually gets less rain in January than Cape Townin July. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyAccra 27°C (81°F)Cape Town 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Accra or Cape Town in the Spring?
Both Cape Town and Accra are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.
Accra is much warmer than Cape Town in the spring. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Cape Town fluctuates around 16°C (61°F)in October.
It's quite rainy in Accra. In April, Accra usually receives more rain than Cape Townin October. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Cape Town receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberAccra 28°C (82°F)Cape Town 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Cape Town and Accra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
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