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

Should you visit Accra or Munich?

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

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

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.

Munich

Munich is the capital city of Bavaria and a top travel destination within Germany. It has stunning architecture and a cultural scene that rivals Berlin. It has some of the country's top museums, festivals, and concerts. Munich is most famous for its Oktoberfest, which is easily the busiest time of year in the city. The architecture is what surprises most travelers. It's quite impressive and truly adds to the character of the city. Although much of Munich was destroyed during World War II, the city has successfully rebuilt most of the buildings in their previous style. Much of the city remains as it was in the 1800s. There are two major research universities in Munich, helping to make it a center for engineering, business, and the sciences.

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


Which place is cheaper, Munich 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 $39, while the average daily cost in Munich is $175. 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 Munich in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Accra $17
    Munich $93
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Accra $34
    Munich $186
Compare Hotels in Accra and Munich

Looking for a hotel in Accra or Munich? 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 Munich


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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 Munich Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Accra $14
    Munich $20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:

  • Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58
  • Accra Airport to Hotel Transfer: $50
  • Accra Hotel to Airport Transfer: $85
  • City Highlights, Culture, History Tour with Transfers: $150
  • Private Transfer in and out of Accra: $145
  • Airport & City Transfers: $100
  • Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
  • Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $68
  • Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport to Accra: $71

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Munich

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Munich:


  • Single Zone Trip on Subway
    $2.41
  • Inner District Subway Day Pass
    $5.44
  • City transport day ticket
    $12

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Munich

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Munich:

  • Airport Transfer by Bus: $13
  • Shared Arrival Transfer: Munich Airport to Munich Central Station: $14
  • Arrival Transfer from Munich Train Station to Munich by Sedan: $58
  • Arrival Transfer Munich Train Station to Munich by Luxury Van: $62
  • Arrival Transfer Munich Train Station to Munich by Luxury Car: $71
  • Private Airport Transfer: $83
  • Private Departure Transfer from Munich to Munich Airport by Sedan: $95
  • Private Transfer from Munich Airport to Munich City by Luxury Van: $103
  • Airport transfer: $103
  • Munich Airport (MUC) to Munich - Arrival Private Transfer: $105
  • Munich Airport (MUC) Private Transfer to Munich City/Hotels: $112
  • Private arrival transfer Munich Airport to Munich Hotels: $118

Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Munich?

Prices for flights to both Munich 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 $14
    Munich $49

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra

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

  • Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Lessons and Take Out Services.: $20
  • Accra Street Food Tour: Osu Night Market Tour Experience: $43
  • Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center: $45
  • Culinary for Social Change-Cooking Class : $60
  • Accra Street Food Tour: Makola Market Tour With Full Lunch: $68
  • Cooking Class: $75
  • Private Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra with Local Drinks: $80
  • Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
  • Nighttime Food Tour with Local Guide: $90
  • Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $100
  • Private 1 to 2 Hours Street Food Tour in Ghana: $100
  • Flavors of Ghana: Food Tour Experience.: $135

Typical Food Prices in Munich

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Munich:


  • Bratwurst
    $5.23
  • Leberkässemmeln (Veal & Pork Sandwich)
    $2.04

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Munich

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

  • Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
  • Hard Rock Cafe Munich with Set Lunch or Dinner : $31
  • Viktualienmarkt Gourmet Food Tour: $44
  • Culinary Haidhausen - The Food Tour: $45
  • 3-Hour Food Tour Through Haidhausen in GERMAN: $56
  • Beer and Food Tour with Dinner & Oktoberfest Museum: $74
  • Food Tour Beer- 3 small beers & "Brotzeit" in GERMAN: $76
  • food Tour Munich: $83
  • Munich Food Tour with Full Meal and Drink - Do Eat Better: $98
  • Munich Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $100
  • The original horror dinner - a deliciously creepy comedy: $102
  • Munich Traditional Food Tour: Full Meal and Drinks: $112

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Accra $2.97
    Munich $30

Tours and Activities in Accra

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

  • Makola Market Walking Tour: $41
  • James Town Walking Tour | Discover Old Accra: $50
  • Makola Market Walking Tour: $58
  • Accra City Tour Experience: $60
  • Accra Textiles and Fashion Tour: $60
  • Accra City:Accra city Tour for Culture Seekers (Private: $65
  • Accra City Tour Experience: $68
  • Kwame Nkrumah Museum, Independence Square & More Tour: $70
  • 1 Day Accra City Tour: $71
  • Accra Central: Street Food Walking Tour with Akosua Serwaa: $72
  • Accra, Ghana Guided Local Market Tour: $74
  • Walking Tour of Accra: $75

Typical Entertainment Prices in Munich

Here are a few typical costs in Munich for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:


  • Schack Gallery Entrance
    $4.19
  • Munich Zoo Entrance
    $9.42
  • Pub Crawl Munich Tour
    $15
  • Neuschwanstein Castle (2)
    $25

Tours and Activities in Munich

Here are a few actual costs in Munich for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • VirtualTour Video October Beer Festival Munich with Wolfgang: $3.10
  • A Self-Guided Bavarian Tour of Munich's Hidden Wonders: $3.15
  • Discover Munich's secrets: Your game. Your city. Your adventure.: $4.12
  • Munich Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $5.25
  • Munich Self Guided Historical Walking Tour: $5.88
  • Self-guided Walking Tour to River Isar Landmarks: $6.09
  • Self Guided Walking Tour of Munich City: $7.36
  • World Famous Spots in City Center Guided Tour: $8.16
  • Munich Self-Guided English Audio Tour on your Phone: $8.95
  • Munich Through the Centuries: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • Munich Old Town, Restaurants, Food Self-Guided Tour Booklet: $10
  • German Wine Self-Guided Tour in Munich's Old Town Wine Bars: $10

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Accra $4.25
    Munich $38

Typical Alcohol Prices in Munich

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Munich:


  • Hofbrauhaus
    $13

Sample the Local Flavors in Munich

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Munich:

  • Exclusive Brewery Tour & Tasting of 4 Organic Beers: $27
  • Munich's Original Pub Crawl: $30
  • English Guided Brewery Tour in Munich beertasting 4 beers: $36
  • South Tyrolean specialties and wine tasting: $40
  • Beer and Brewery Tour in Munich: $49
  • Old Town Beer and Pub Tour: $57
  • Guided Craft Beer & Microbrewery Tour: $123
  • Private Wine Tasting Tour in Munich with a Wine Expert: $278
  • Private pub crawl with insider-guide & free shots: $279
  • Private Wine Tasting Tour in Munich with a Wine Expert: $283


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


Which is Bigger, Accra or Munich?

Accra has a larger population, and is about 56% larger than the population of Munich. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Munich, 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 Munich?

Munich 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 Munich in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Accra and Munich. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round. Also, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Munich this time of year.

In the summer, Accra is a little warmer than Munich. Typically, the summer temperatures in Accra in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Munich averages at about 20°C (68°F).

In July, Accra usually receives around the same amount of rain as Munich. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Munich receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Accra 25°C (77°F) 
    Munich 20°C (68°F)

Should I visit Accra or Munich in the Autumn?

The autumn brings many poeple to Accra as well as Munich. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many travelers come to Munich for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.

In October, Accra is generally much warmer than Munich. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 26°C (79°F), and Munich fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).

Accra usually gets more rain in October than Munich. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Munich receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Accra 26°C (79°F) 
    Munich 11°C (52°F)

Should I visit Accra or Munich in the Winter?

Both Munich and Accra are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year. Also, many visitors come to Munich in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Munich can get quite cold in the winter. Accra is much warmer than Munich in the winter. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 27°C (81°F) in January, and Munich fluctuates around -1°C (31°F).

In January, Accra usually receives less rain than Munich. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Munich receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Accra 27°C (81°F) 
    Munich -1°C (31°F)

Should I visit Accra or Munich in the Spring?

Both Munich and Accra during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, most visitors come to Munich for the activities around the city during these months.

In the spring, Accra is much warmer than Munich. Typically, the spring temperatures in Accra in April average around 28°C (82°F), and Munich averages at about 11°C (53°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Accra. Accra usually gets more rain in April than Munich. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Munich receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Accra 28°C (82°F) 
    Munich 11°C (53°F)

Typical Weather for Munich and Accra

Accra Munich
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C (81°F) 18 mm (0.7 in) -1°C (31°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Feb 28°C (82°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) 3°C (37°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Mar 28°C (82°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 6°C (43°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Apr 28°C (82°F) 117 mm (4.6 in) 11°C (53°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
May 27°C (81°F) 120 mm (4.7 in) 15°C (60°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Jun 26°C (79°F) 281 mm (11.1 in) 19°C (65°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 86 mm (3.4 in) 20°C (68°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 20°C (68°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 17°C (62°F) 60 mm (2.3 in)
Oct 26°C (79°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 11°C (52°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Nov 27°C (81°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 6°C (42°F) 52 mm (2.1 in)
Dec 27°C (81°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) 1°C (33°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)