Which place is cheaper, Cusco 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 Cusco?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or Cusco, 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 Cusco?
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.
Cusco
Cusco is most famous as the historic capital of the Inca Empire. It is in the southern Sierras and is one of the most popular travel destinations within Peru. The city is located at 3,400 meters above sea level so it is best to acclimate yourself slowly to avoid altitude sickness.
Cusco is the starting point for many travelers making their way to the famed Machu Picchu or other Inca sites in the surrounding area.
The city is very beautiful and has impressive architecture throughout. The history is obvious as you walk around town and there are impressive ruins nearby, with the most impressive being Sacsayhuaman. The city also has a significant indigenous population that is obvious from their traditional clothing and style.
Cusco has a subtropical highland climate with a pleasant daytime temperature year around. There are two distinct seasons with the dry season being between May and August and the wet season between December and March. During the dry season there is plenty of sun with occasional nighttime freezes. Frost is less common in the wet season.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Safaris in Ghana, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Cusco, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Cusco.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAccra $51Cusco $64
The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $51, while the average daily cost in Cusco is $64. 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 Cusco in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAccra $22Cusco $24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAccra $44Cusco $48
Compare Hotels in Accra and Cusco
Looking for a hotel in Accra or Cusco? 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 Cusco Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Accra $19Cusco $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Private Accra Airport Transfer with Meet and Greet: $33
- From Private Airport Transfer, Pickup & Drop-off Services: $40
- Private Accra Airport Transfer (ACC): Accra, other towns & cities: $60
- Arrival & Departure Airport Hotel Transfers: $70
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $115
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cusco
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Cusco:
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Taxi Ride$1.16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cusco
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cusco:
- One-Way Cusco Airport Departure Transfer: $7.00
- Cusco Airport Pickup and Transfer: $9.00
- One-Way Cusco Airport Arrival Transfer: $9.00
- Cusco Airport Departure Transfer: $9.50
- Private transfer from your hotel in downtown Cusco to the Airport: $11
- Private Airport transfer to centrally located hotels in Cusco: $11
- Private transfer from Cusco Airport to your city-center hotel: $11
- Transfer Cusco Airport - Hotel or Train Station: $12
- Transfer Cusco airport: $12
- Transfer from Cusco city to the airport: $15
- Transfer From Cusco Airport: $15
- Transfers in Cusco secure and punctual service: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Cusco?
Prices for flights to both Cusco 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 $19Cusco $24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- Accra Osu Night Market Food Tour with Akosua Serwaa: $80
- Ghana Jollof Cooking Class with Bottomless Wine: $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
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class at Accra's Premier Food Hub: $200
- Quad Biking, Landmark Tours and Dinner in Aburi: $216
- Food Tour in Accra: $286
Typical Food Prices in Cusco
Some typical examples of dining costs in Cusco are as follows:
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Sandwich$2.31
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Mango$0.58
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cusco
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cusco.
- Multi-Course Dinner with Live Folk Show Performance: $32
- Cusco Billingual Cooking Class at 6pm: $40
- Cooking Class: Lomo Saltado, PapaHuancaina, Pisco Sour, Picarones: $50
- Market tour & Peruvian Cooking Class in Cusco: $54
- Traditional Peruvian Cooking Class and Market Tour in Cusco: $57
- Short Immersion Cooking Class: $60
- Cusco Cooking Class Experience: $61
- Cusco Collective Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $65
- Peruvian Cooking Class Cocktails and Market Tour in Cusco: $65
- Local Market and Peruvian Cooking Class with Pisco Sour in Cusco: $65
- Cooking Class in Ollantaytambo: $68
- Peruvian Cooking Class in Cusco: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Accra $3.88Cusco $31
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
- Experience the Beauty, History and the Culture Of Accra in a Day: $40
- Makola Market Walking Tour: $41
- 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
- Private Makola Market & Art Centre Sightseeing & Shopping: $70
- Accra Walking Tour: $70
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cusco
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Cusco are as follows:
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Salsa Class$2.89
Tours and Activities in Cusco
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cusco are as follows:
- Cusco City Walking tour: Historia, Tradition, Culture: $5.00
- Cultural & Historic Walking Tour with Local Drinks: $10
- Cusco Walking tour and Koricancha Temple of the inkas tour: $10
- Cusco Walking Tour with an Experienced Local Guides: $10
- City Tour - Cusco: $10
- Half-Day Cusco City Tour – Explore History, Culture & Inca Ruins: $12
- City Tour - Lugares destacado en Cusco + Experiencia Fotográfica: $12
- Cusco Machu Picchu Self Guided Audio Tour (Without a Ticket): $12
- City Tour Cusco: $12
- Half Day City Tour in Cusco: $12
- Cusco City Tour in Half Day: $13
- Walking Tour in Cusco: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAccra $5.56Cusco $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Cusco
Also in Cusco, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Discover Cusco Nightlife with Bar Crawl Cusco: $17
- Cusco Pub Crawl: Bar Tour, Drinks And Club with no waiting lines: $23
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Accra and Cusco, we can see that Cusco 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 Cusco is in South 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 Cusco would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cusco 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 Cusco Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Accra or Cusco?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Cusco. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Cusco, 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.