Which place is cheaper, Las Vegas or Accra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Accra or Las Vegas?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or Las Vegas, 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 Las Vegas?
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.
Las Vegas
Las Vegas has long been the gambling capital of the United States. Known as "Sin City," it is a hot spot for bachelor and bachelorette parties, but in recent years it has seen a dramatic increase in weddings and business conferences. It is the largest city in the state of Nevada and one of the most visited and well known cities in the country. It is located in the Mojave Desert in South Nevada and has a very arid climate with very hot and dry summers. The average high in July is 104 degrees Fahrenheit, but as many people like to say "its a dry heat." Winters are cooler and pleasant with highs around 60 degrees Fahrenheits. Snow is very rare but the surrounding mountains are often topped with snow during the winter months.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Sightseeing Tours in United States of America, and The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAccra $32Las Vegas $310
The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $32, while the average daily cost in Las Vegas is $310. 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 Las Vegas in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAccra $16Las Vegas $158
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAccra $32Las Vegas $316
Compare Hotels in Accra and Las Vegas
Looking for a hotel in Accra or Las Vegas? 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 Las Vegas Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Accra $14Las Vegas $53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58
- Airport & City Transfers: $100
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $111
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $115
- Historic Slave Walking Tour of Jamestown with Transfers: $127
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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24 Hr Bus Pass$15
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24 hrs Deuce Bus$7.00
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Taxi from Airport to the Strip$36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Las Vegas
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Las Vegas:
- Private Transfer Harry Reid Int Airport to Las Vegas: $20
- Private Transfer from Manila Cruise Port to Manila city hotels: $22
- Private Transfer from Manila Cruise Port to Manila Airport (MNL): $22
- LAS Airport Private Transfer to Downtown: $25
- Transfer: McCarran Airport (LAS) to Las Vegas City Center: $30
- Las Vegas Private Airport Transfer (LAS) to Downtown: $30
- Las Vegas Private Transfer from Downtown to Airport (LAS): $30
- Transfer Airport to Hotel or Hotel to Airport : $39
- Round Trip Transfer Harry Reid International Airport to Las Vegas: $40
- Private Transfer: McCarran International Airport (LAS) to Las Vegas : $42
- Private Transfer from Subic Bay Port to Clark Airport (CRK): $47
- Private Transfer from Laoag city hotels to Salomague Cruise Port: $47
Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Las Vegas?
Prices for flights to both Las Vegas 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 $8.05Las Vegas $80
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: Makola Market Tour With Full Lunch: $46
- Cooking Class: $75
- Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Lessons: $80
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra with Local Drinks: $80
- Flavors of Ghana: Food Tour Experience.: $87
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Cooking Class with Auntie KK in Osu: $89
- Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $100
- Private 1 to 2 Hours Street Food Tour in Ghana: $100
- Ghanaian Cooking Class Authentic Tour: $100
- Savor & Learn: Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Experience: $128
- Market tour and cooking class with a Ghanaian local: $144
Typical Food Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of dining costs in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Coffee$5.00
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Deep Fried Twinkie$1.07
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Chocolate Dip Banana$1.07
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Gelato$5.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Las Vegas
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Las Vegas.
- Chuck Wagon Dinner and Show at the Firelight Barn in Henderson: $49
- Guest Artists Chuck Wagon Dinner Show in Henderson: $49
- Wranglers Gone Rock Firelight Barn Dinner Theater: $49
- Manila Chinatown Food Tour Experience : $65
- Makati Street Food tour Experience with Mari: $73
- Manila Filipino Cooking Class: Meryenda Favorites: $75
- Tournament of Kings Dinner and Show at Excalibur Hotel and Casino: $78
- Private Manila Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $80
- Market Tour and Provincial Filipino Cooking Class in the Countryside: $88
- Private Filipino cooking class in a local Manila Home: $90
- Las Vegas Downtown walking Secret Food Tour: $90
- Marriage Can Be Murder Dinner Show in Las Vegas: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Accra $2.88Las Vegas $78
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- Accra, Ghana Guided Local Market Tour: $40
- Makola Market Walking Tour: $41
- African Alcoholic Drinks Tasting Experience: $50
- Accra City Tour Experience: $56
- Makola Market Walking Tour: $58
- Accra Textiles and Fashion Tour: $60
- Accra City:Accra city Tour for Culture Seekers (Private: $61
- Accra City Tour Experience: $68
- Kwame Nkrumah Museum, Independence Square & More Tour: $70
- Accra Detailed City Tour: $70
- 1 Day Accra City Tour: $71
- Accra Central: Street Food Walking Tour with Akosua Serwaa: $72
Typical Entertainment Prices in Las Vegas
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Las Vegas are as follows:
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Wedding Chapel$139
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Atomic Testing Museum (two people)$12
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Gondola Ride (4 person)$64
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Monorail Ride$5.00
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NY NY Rollercoaster$14
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Circus Circus Adventure Dome Day Pass$26
Tours and Activities in Las Vegas
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Las Vegas are as follows:
- Ghost of Quest Experience: $7.23
- Las Vegas’ Glitter Gulch, Ghosts and Gangsters: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Henderson by 3Quest Challenge: $10
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in Dowtown Las Vegas: $10
- Red Rock Canyon: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $13
- Las Vegas Natural History Museum Admission Ticket: $14
- Las Vegas Strip Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour : $15
- Red Rock Canyon Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour: $15
- Full-Day Private Self-Guided Hoover Dam & Lake Mead Audio Tour : $15
- Hoover Dam & Lake Mead: Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Lake Mead & Valley of Fire State Park Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- High Roller Wheel Admission Ticket at The LINQ: $18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAccra $4.13Las Vegas $55
Sample the Local Flavors in Las Vegas
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Las Vegas:
- Burlesque Hall of Fame Museum Admission: $12
- Off The Beaten Path Bar Crawl: $15
- Off The Beaten Path Bar Crawl: $15
- Mobsters, Casinos, and Speaky Bar Crawl: $36
- Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl (party bus add-on option): $36
- Bars Unknown: The Original Las Vegas Strip Bar Crawl: $39
- Las Vegas Bar Crawl by Party Bus with Free Drinks: $49
- Zombie Burlesque Comedy Musical Show Ticket: $50
- Zombie Burlesque at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino: $50
- Fremont Street Party Bus and Bar Crawl: $50
- Las Vegas Fremont Street Bar Crawl: $50
- Red Velvet Burlesque Show in Las Vegas: $55
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Accra and Las Vegas, we can see that Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Las Vegas 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 Las Vegas Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Accra or Las Vegas?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Las Vegas. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Las Vegas, 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.
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