A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Accra vs. La Paz for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Accra or La Paz?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or La Paz, 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 La Paz?

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.

La Paz

La Paz, the administrative capital of Bolivia, has a breathtaking setting. The city is the highest national capital in the world, with an altitude ranging from about 4,058 m (13,313 ft) above sea level in El Alto, where the airport is located, to 3,100 m (10,170 ft) in the lower residential area. The dynamic and chaotic city was built in a canyon created by the Choqueyapu River. La Paz is now a fusion of architectural styles, cultures and beliefs, welcoming everyday new boutique hotels, modern shops, delicious restaurants and reinventing standing establishments. However, generally speaking, Bolivia remains more a backpacker hit than a mainstream tourist destination.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Budget Tours to Bolivia, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Bolivia.


Which place is cheaper, La Paz or Accra?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $41, while the average daily cost in La Paz is $56. 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 La Paz in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Accra $17
    La Paz $16
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Accra $34
    La Paz $32
Compare Hotels in Accra and La Paz

Looking for a hotel in Accra or La Paz? 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.

Hotels in Accra


Hotels in La Paz


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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 La Paz Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Accra $15
    La Paz $9.42

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:

  • Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
  • Private Transfer in and out of Accra: $145
  • City Highlights, Culture, History Tour with Transfers: $150
  • Accra Hotel to Airport Transfer: $85
  • Accra Airport to Hotel Transfer: $50
  • Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58

Typical Local Transportation Prices in La Paz

Some typical examples of transportation costs in La Paz are as follows:


  • Taxi Ride
    $0.58

Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Paz

Also for La Paz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • La Paz:Private transfer from La Paz Hotels to El Alto Aiport: $19
  • Private Transfer Airport to Hotels Service 24/7: $19
  • Transfer from El Alto International Airport - Hotel: $23
  • Bus Station Transfer Out_day: $25
  • Bus Station Transfer Out_night : $25
  • Cholitas Wrestling Tickets and Transfer: $25
  • Private Transfer La Paz Airport LPB to La Paz City by MiniVan/Bus: $28
  • Private transfer 24/7 El Alto Airport - Hotels La Paz: $28
  • Private Departure Transfer: La Paz Hotels to El Alto International Airport: $37
  • Airport Transfer In_night: $47
  • Private Transfer From Hotel to Bus Station in La Paz City : $52
  • Private Transfer from Airport to your Hotel in La Paz City : $54

Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or La Paz?

Prices for flights to both La Paz 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Accra $15
    La Paz $29

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.

  • Accra Street Food Tour: Osu Night Market Tour Experience: $43
  • Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center: $45
  • Accra Street Food Tour: Makola Market Tour With Full Lunch: $67
  • Cooking Class: $75
  • Culinary for Social Change-Cooking Class : $80
  • Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
  • Nighttime Food Tour with Local Guide: $90
  • Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Lessons: $100
  • Private 1 to 2 Hours Street Food Tour in Ghana: $100
  • Hands-On Cooking Class With Local Food Tours and Market Tours : $116
  • Flavors of Ghana: Food Tour Experience.: $135
  • Savor & Learn: Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Experience: $179

Typical Food Prices in La Paz

For La Paz, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:


  • Fruit
    $0.72

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in La Paz

For La Paz, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Bolivian Cooking Class: $28
  • Bolivian Cooking Class: $30
  • La Paz Cultural Food Tour : $65
  • La Paz : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $68
  • Real Street Food Tour La Paz: $100

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Accra $3.07
    La Paz $16

Tours and Activities in Accra

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:

  • (Capecoast , Kakum Tour)with optional Assin Manso slave river : $200
  • Accra Private Surfing Experience with Pick Up: $250
  • Naming Ceremony and Heritage Homecoming Experience for Diasporas: $265
  • The Akosombo Tour: $190
  • A Day Tour of Cape Coast Castle, Elmina Castle & Kakum Park : $280
  • A Day tour to the Cape Coast Castle and Kakum National Pack: $180
  • Aburi ATV - Quad Biking and Waterfall Private Tour : $280
  • Aburi Botanic Gardens, Boti Falls,Umbrella Rock & Cocoa Farm Tour: $160
  • Aburi Botanical Gardens and Cocoa farm - Private Tour: $168
  • Aburi Gardens & Cocoa Tours: $190
  • Accra - Ada Aqua Safari - Friendly Tours: $230
  • Accra Architectural Tour: $100

Tours and Activities in La Paz

For La Paz, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Walking tour of the city of La Paz: $2.50
  • Walking city tour La Paz: $2.50
  • La Paz Half-Day Walking Tour: $3.00
  • La Paz City Walking Tour Including Historical Streets: $5.00
  • Be a Local - La Paz Walking Tour: $8.00
  • City Walking Tour in La Paz: $8.00
  • Be a Local Walking Tour: $8.00
  • City Tour plus Cable Car La Paz: $10
  • La Paz Walking City tour plus Cable cars: $10
  • La Paz and El Alto: Cable Car Rides and Walking Tour: $10
  • Titicaca Lake - Bus Ticket - From La Paz City - Ow: $12
  • Street Food Walking Tour: $19

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Accra $4.40
    La Paz $11

Sample the Local Flavors in La Paz

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in La Paz:

  • Cultural Pub Crawl La Paz Nightlife Tour : $50


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Accra and La Paz, we can see that La Paz 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 La Paz 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 La Paz would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in La Paz 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 La Paz Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Accra or La Paz?

Accra has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of La Paz. When comparing the sizes of Accra and La Paz, 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.