Which place is cheaper, Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or Reykjavik, 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 Reykjavik?
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.
Reykjavik
Reykjavik is the capital and largest city in the country of Iceland. The city is where the vast majority of the country's population resides and the urban area has about 200,000 residents. The city is sprawling, with a large area covered in suburbs. The the city center is quite compact, with many interesting and colorful houses. There are a lot of things that attract tourists to this city, including an interesting culture and history as well as plenty of shopping and dining opportunities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Safaris in Ghana, The Best Budget Tours to Iceland, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Iceland.
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Accra Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAccra $52Reykjavik $304
The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $52, while the average daily cost in Reykjavik is $304. 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 Reykjavik in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAccra $22Reykjavik $158
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAccra $44Reykjavik $316
Compare Hotels in Accra and Reykjavik
Looking for a hotel in Accra or Reykjavik? 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 Reykjavik Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Accra $19Reykjavik $52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport to Accra: $80
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $76
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
- From Private Airport Transfer, Pickup & Drop-off Services: $35
- Arrival & Departure Airport Hotel Transfers: $70
- Aburi Gardens Transfers: $187
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Reykjavik
Also for Reykjavik, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Reykjavik/Keflavik Airport: 1-Way Blue Lagoon Transfer: $31
- Private Transfer Between Keflavik Airport and Reykjavik locations: $35
- Keflavik Airport (KEF): Bus Transfer to/from Reykjavik: $38
- Airport Transfer: Keflavik Airport to Reykjavik Center in Iceland: $39
- Iceland Airport Transfer from Reykjavík Hotels to KEF Airport: $52
- Roundtrip Bus Transfer to the Blue Lagoon: $59
- From Reykjavík: Private Transfer From OR To Blue Lagoon: $59
- Keflavik Airport (KEF): Private Transfer to/from Reykjavik: $70
- Reykjavik - Westman Islands (Bus transfer to Landeyjahöfn): $70
- Reykjavik & Keflavik Blue Lagoon Transfer with Scenic Stops: $77
- Private Airport Transfer Keflavík Reykjavík and Blue lagoon: $82
- Reykjavik/Keflavik: Blue Lagoon Private Transfer: $84
Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Reykjavik?
Prices for flights to both Reykjavik 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 $19Reykjavik $59
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center: $45
- Accra Osu Night Market Food Tour with Akosua Serwaa: $80
- Ghana Jollof Cooking Class with Bottomless Wine: $80
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra with Local Drinks: $80
- Accra Makola Market Food Tour With Full Lunch: $82
- 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
- Accra, Ghana: Private Home-Style Ghanaian Cooking Class: $130
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class at Accra's Premier Food Hub: $200
- Food Tour in Accra: $294
Typical Food Prices in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner (Fish Market)$202
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Harbor Cruise with 3-Course Dinner: $137
- Harbor Cruise with Three Course Dinner from Reykjavik: $139
- Food Tour by locals: $140
- Authentic Reykjavik Food Tour with Flea Market Delights: $146
- Icelandic Food Tour: $147
- Reykjavík Food Tour with 5 Authentic Local Tastings & Secret Dish: $153
- Food Tour with 6+ Tastings of Icelandic Classics: $154
- The Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour: $171
- Christmas Food Tour with Tastings and Drinks: $171
- Private Reykjavik Christmas Food Tour: $241
- Private Vegetarian Reykjavik Food Tour: $241
- Authentic Icelandic Cooking Class in a Local Reykjavik Home: $285
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Accra $3.90Reykjavik $82
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- 1 Day Accra City Tour: $81
- 2-Day Accra & Cape Coast Tour: $200
- 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
- A Tour of Shai Hills Reserve, Volta River & a Bead Factory.: $100
- Aburi ATV - Quad Biking and Waterfall Private Tour: $270
- Aburi Botanic Gardens, Boti Falls,Umbrella Rock & Cocoa Farm Tour: $150
- Aburi Botanical Gardens and Asenema Waterfalls Day Tour: $165
- Aburi Botanical Gardens and Cocoa farm - Private Tour: $168
- Aburi Gardens,First Ever Cocoa Farm & Waterfalls Day Adventure: $75
- Accra City Day Tour-History,Culture,Markets&Independence Square: $38
- Accra City Experience in 4 Hours: $135
Typical Entertainment Prices in Reykjavik
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Reykjavik's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Museum$12
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Wine and Spa$33
Tours and Activities in Reykjavik
For Reykjavik, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Reykjavik Audio Guided Walking Tour 2h30 and 20 reviews: $6.94
- Reykjavik Viking Roots to Modern Marvels Self Guided Walking Tour: $7.00
- Reykjavík Walking Tour with Audioguide on your Smartphone: $9.39
- A Self-Guided Thingvellir National Park Walking Tour: $9.99
- TOP Iceland : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $12
- Self Guided Golden Circle Audio Driving Tour GPS APP Offline: $12
- Reykjavík: National Museum of Iceland Entry Ticket: $21
- Reykjavik Art Museum Entry Ticket: $21
- Skip the Line: The National Museum of Iceland Ticket: $24
- Volcano Express Entry Ticket at Harpa: $24
- Mosfellsbæ: Authentic Icelandic Wool Yarn Factory Tour: $26
- Icelandic Phallological Museum Entry Ticket: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAccra $5.59Reykjavik $32
Typical Alcohol Prices in Reykjavik
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Reykjavik are as follows:
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Beer$9.96
Sample the Local Flavors in Reykjavik
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Reykjavik:
- Eimverk Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting: $48
- Craft Beer and Brewery Tour in Iceland: $48
- Reykjavík Pub Crawl Tour with Drinks and Games: $152
- Icelandic Bar Crawl Experience: $162
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Accra and Reykjavik, we can see that Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Accra or Reykjavik?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Reykjavik. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Reykjavik, 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 Reykjavik?
Reykjavik 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 Reykjavik in the Summer?
Both Reykjavik and Accra during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the hiking and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Reykjavik this time of year.
In July, Accra is generally much warmer than Reykjavik. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 25°C (77°F), and Reykjavik fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Accra usually gets more rain in July than Reykjavik. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Reykjavik receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAccra 25°C (77°F)Reykjavik 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Accra or Reykjavik in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Accra and Reykjavik. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Reykjavik for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Reykjavik. Accra is much warmer than Reykjavik in the autumn. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Reykjavik fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
In October, Accra usually receives less rain than Reykjavik. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Reykjavik receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAccra 26°C (79°F)Reykjavik 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Accra or Reykjavik in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Accra as well as Reykjavik. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Reykjavik in the winter for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
Reykjavik can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Accra is much warmer than Reykjavik. Typically, the winter temperatures in Accra in January average around 27°C (81°F), and Reykjavik averages at about -0°C (32°F).
Accra usually gets less rain in January than Reykjavik. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Reykjavik receives 76 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAccra 27°C (81°F)Reykjavik -0°C (32°F)
Should I visit Accra or Reykjavik in the Spring?
Both Reykjavik and Accra are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Reykjavik for the natural beauty during these months.
Reykjavik can be very cold during spring. In April, Accra is generally much warmer than Reykjavik. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 28°C (82°F), and Reykjavik fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
It's quite rainy in Accra. In April, Accra usually receives more rain than Reykjavik. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Reykjavik receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAccra 28°C (82°F)Reykjavik 3°C (38°F)
Typical Weather for Reykjavik and Accra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
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.