Which place is cheaper, Lima or Accra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Accra or Lima?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or Lima, 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 Lima?
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.
Lima
Lima, the capital city of Peru, is likely to be your point of entry for the country. Lima was founded in 1535 and was the seat of the Spanish rule for 300 years. It's a surprisingly modern city despite its rich history, but many beautiful churches and colonial architecture remain today. There are also large slum areas that highlight the poverty that exists in the city. The city and its surrounding metropolitan area have a population of about 8.5 million people, many of whom came from the Andes Mountains in search of work. Unfortunately the work opportunities are limited and the poverty is obvious as you arrive in Lima.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Peru, and The Best Adventure Tours to Peru.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAccra $37Lima $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $37, while the average daily cost in Lima is $76. 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 Lima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAccra $19Lima $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAccra $38Lima $98
Compare Hotels in Accra and Lima
Looking for a hotel in Accra or Lima? 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 Lima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Accra $16Lima $5.67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58
- Arrival Transfer From Accra Airport To Hotel: $100
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $109
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $115
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Lima are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$5.37
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Taxi Ride$5.37
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Short Taxi Ride$4.03
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lima
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lima:
- QuickLlama: Transfer from Miraflores Kennedy Park to Lima Airport: $5.00
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Lima Airport to Miraflores: $5.00
- QuickLlama: Door-to-door transfer from Miraflores to Lima Airport: $5.00
- Lima Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Miraflores: $5.63
- Lima Airport: BUS Transfer to/from Lima city center: $6.00
- Private Transfer from Jorge Chavez Airport to Hotels in Lima: $13
- LIMA AIRPORT SHUTTLE - Shared Transfer: $13
- Private transfers from Lima Airport or to Lima Airport: $17
- Transfer from Hotel/Airbnb Miraflores/San Isidro/Barranco to Airport: $18
- Transfer from Lima city to the airport: $18
- Taxi transfers from and to the Lima Airport and Paracas Ica: $20
- Private Transfer from Lima Airport to Hotel by Aludy Travel: $20
Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Lima?
Prices for flights to both Lima 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 $9.28Lima $17
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- Private Ghanaian Cuisine Cooking Class: $40
- Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center: $45
- Cooking Class: $75
- Flavors of Ghana: Food Tour Experience.: $78
- Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Lessons: $80
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Cooking Class with Auntie KK in Osu: $89
- Ghanaian Cooking Class Authentic Tour: $100
- Savor & Learn: Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Experience: $128
- Quad Biking, Landmark Tours and Dinner in Aburi: $204
- Ghanaian Local Foods Cooking Class: $216
Typical Food Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lima are as follows:
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Lunch for Two$4.30
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Ice cream$3.49
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Coffee$2.95
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Donut$0.94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lima
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lima.
- Lima Market Food Tour: $33
- Lima Market Food Tour: $34
- Peruvian Food Tour Through Local Markets: $40
- Ceviche Cooking Class Including Pisco Sour Lesson: $40
- Lima Street Food Tour: $40
- Lima Street Food Tour: $45
- Lima Food Tour: $45
- Street Food Tour in Miraflores District: $45
- Cooking Workshop and Water Circuit Tour: $45
- Barranco Tour with Dinner: $47
- Bohemian tour of Barranco with Dinner: $47
- Private Cooking Class With a Local Family in Lima: $48
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Accra $3.32Lima $8.57
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- Quabus Accra City Tour : $20
- Makola Market Walking Tour: $41
- Makola Market Walking Tour: $58
- 1 Day Accra City Tour: $71
- Accra Central: Street Food Walking Tour with Akosua Serwaa: $72
- Walking Tour of Accra: $75
- Accra City Tour Experience: $75
- Experience Ghana in a Tailored Accra City Tour.: $79
- Accra Detailed City Tour: $80
- Experience the Beauty, History and the Culture Of Accra in a Day: $80
- Accra City Tour Experience: $80
- The Agbogbloshie (Accra E-waste and Recycling experience) Private Tour: $85
Typical Entertainment Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Lima are as follows:
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Entrance to Museo Larco (for 2)$16
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Movie Tickets$2.28
Tours and Activities in Lima
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lima are as follows:
- Free Walking Tour of Lima: $2.00
- Peru's Best Bike Experience since 2014 - 4 Hours Hire: $9.90
- Customize your trip to Peru with Lima Experience: $12
- bike tour: $12
- Skip the Line: Larco Museum Admission Ticket: $13
- Beach tour and surfboards for rent in Lima, Peru: $14
- Barranco Street Art Tour: $17
- Party tour Fridays Barranco / Saturdays Miraflores: $18
- Private Beach Guided Bike Tour in Lima : $19
- Private Tour with guide in Museo de Arte de Lima - MALI: $20
- Guided Walking Tour in Barranco: $20
- Lima Downtown Tour from Miraflores in 3 hrs: $21
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAccra $4.76Lima $5.57
Typical Alcohol Prices in Lima
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Lima are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine$7.23
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Beer$4.03
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Cocktail$3.22
Sample the Local Flavors in Lima
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lima:
- Gin and Rum Distillery Tour: $12
- Lima Pub Crawl - Party tour: Friday Barranco/Saturday miraflores: $18
- Exclusive Pub Crawl with 10+ benefits: $18
- Party Tour in Miraflores with Bar Crawl and Drinks: $18
- Pub Crawl in Lima: $25
- Local Wine Tour : $39
- Local Wine Tour: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Accra and Lima, we can see that Lima 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 Lima 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 Lima would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lima 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 Lima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Accra or Lima?
Lima has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Accra. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Lima, 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 Lima?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Accra or Lima in the Summer?
Both Lima and Accra are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Lima because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Accra usually receives more rain than Lima. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Lima receives 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In July, Accra is generally a little warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 25°C (77°F), and Lima fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAccra 25°C (77°F)Lima 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Accra or Lima in the Autumn?
Both Lima and Accra during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lima year-round.
Accra usually gets more rain in October than Lima. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Lima receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Accra is a little warmer than Lima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Lima fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAccra 26°C (79°F)Lima 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Accra or Lima in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Accra and Lima. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round. Lima attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Accra usually receives more rain than Lima. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Lima receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In the winter, Accra is a little warmer than Lima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Accra in January average around 27°C (81°F), and Lima averages at about 23°C (73°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAccra 27°C (81°F)Lima 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Accra or Lima in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Accra as well as Lima. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lima throughout the year.
Accra receives a lot of rain in the spring. Accra usually gets more rain in April than Lima. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Lima receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In April, Accra is generally a little warmer than Lima. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 28°C (82°F), and Lima fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAccra 28°C (82°F)Lima 22°C (72°F)
Typical Weather for Lima and Accra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
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