Which place is cheaper, Santiago 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 Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or Santiago, 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 Santiago?
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.
Santiago
Santiago is the capital city of Chile. It is centrally located in the long and narrow country, making it a good jumping off point to explore everywhere else. It's convenient location means that you can go skiing in the Andes one day, and hang out at the beach the next.
Santiago has a cool semi-arid climate that is similar to Mediterranean climates. The summers, which are between November and March, are warm and dry. The temperatures climb to around 95 degrees Fahrenheit. The winters, between June and August, are humid with cold mornings. The daily highs are around 55 degrees Fahrenheit and the lows stay a few degrees above freezing. Rain is more common in the winter months and the dry season is between December and March.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Safaris in Ghana, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Chile, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Chile.
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Accra Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAccra $52Santiago $154
The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $52, while the average daily cost in Santiago is $154. 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 Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAccra $22Santiago $112
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAccra $44Santiago $224
Compare Hotels in Accra and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Accra or Santiago? 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 Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Accra $19Santiago $5.55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- From Private Airport Transfer, Pickup & Drop-off Services: $35
- Arrival & Departure Airport Hotel Transfers: $70
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $76
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport to Accra: $80
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
- Aburi Gardens Transfers: $187
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Santiago
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Santiago:
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Metro Ride$1.16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Private Transfer to/from Santiago Airport (SCL): $15
- Private Transfer from Santiago Airport (SCL): $24
- Private Transfer to Santiago Airport (SCL): $24
- Transfer to Concha y Toro Winery: $30
- Private Santiago Airport to Santiago Transfer: $32
- Private Transfer from Santiago Airport to Santiago: $34
- Arrival Transfer - Santiago International Airport to Hotel in Santiago: $35
- Private Arrival Transfer from Airport to Hotel in Santiago: $37
- Private Airport Transfer: Santiago Airport (SCL) → Hotel: $37
- Santiago de Chile Airport Transfer: $40
- Valle Nevado Ski Day Trip with Hotel Transfers: $42
- Private Transfer from Airport to Santiago, Chile: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago 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 $19Santiago $23
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 Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada$1.94
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Hamburger$2.57
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Dinner$26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $56
- Best Santiago Street Food Tour with 4+ Tastings and Drink: $58
- Mercado Meals Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $60
- 4h Cooking Class in 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $77
- 4h Cooking Class in Santiago : 8 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $85
- Local Food Tour with Tastings & Drinks: $99
- Traditional Dinner Show in Santiago: $107
- Small-Group Tour: Night City Tour with Santa Lucia Hill and Dinner Show: $116
- Barrio Italia Food Tour with Tastings & Drinks: $119
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Chilean Cooking Class in a Local Home: $125
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai with Wine refill and transportation: $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Accra $3.90Santiago $49
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- Accra City Day Tour-History,Culture,Markets&Independence Square: $38
- Accra Guided City Tour Cultural and Historical Experience: $39
- Makola Market Walking Tour: $41
- Experience the Beauty, History and the Culture Of Accra in a Day: $45
- African Alcoholic Drinks Tasting Experience: $50
- Ghanaian Cultural Art Tour and Scented Candle Making Experience: $50
- Accra Textiles and Fashion Tour: $60
- Half-Day Private Tour of Nima Market with Pick Up: $65
- Banana beach & Coral Island Full day Tour: $68
- Accra Guided City Tour: $70
- Waterfalls, Aburi Botanical Gardens & a Cocoa Farm Experience.: $72
- Aburi Gardens,First Ever Cocoa Farm & Waterfalls Day Adventure: $75
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour: $11
- Historical Sights Walking Tour: $15
- Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino Admission Ticket: $17
- Cable Car Admission Ticket: $18
- History Walking Tour with a Local Guide: $21
- A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -: $25
- Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town: $25
- Santiago Sightseeing Tour: Living History and Local Food Tasting: $25
- Santiago : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $25
- Guided City Tour through the historic center of Santiago: $25
- "Tour Tradicional" Viña Cousiño Macul Oficial español: $27
- City Tour Santiago - Walking Tour: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAccra $5.59Santiago $8.62
Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- "Chile in Your Glass" Wine Tasting.: $22
- Pub Crawl with Unlimited Beer and Welcome Shots: $25
- Cousiño Macul Heritage Wine Tour with Tastings: $25
- Traditional Wine Tour in Viña Cousiño Macul Official English: $27
- "Premium Wine Tour" Viña Cousiño Macul Official english: $45
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $55
- Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour: $61
- Valparaiso, Viña del Mar & Casablanca Wine Tour: $62
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $68
- Valparaíso and Vineyard of the Sea with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $68
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $70
- Undurraga Wine Tasting Tour from Santiago: $75
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Accra and Santiago, we can see that Santiago 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 Santiago 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 Santiago would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santiago 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 Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Accra or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Accra. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Santiago, 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 Santiago?
Santiago 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 Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Accra are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.
Accra is a little warmer than Santiago in the summer. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
In July, Accra usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAccra 25°C (77°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Accra or Santiago in the Autumn?
Both Santiago 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.
In the autumn, Accra is much warmer than Santiago. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Accra in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.
Accra usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilAccra 26°C (79°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Accra or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Accra and Santiago. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.
In January, Accra is generally much warmer than Santiagoin July. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 27°C (81°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
In January, Accra usually receives less rain than Santiagoin July. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyAccra 27°C (81°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Accra or Santiago in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Accra as well as Santiago. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Accra is much warmer than Santiago in the spring. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in October.
Accra receives a lot of rain in the spring. Accra usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberAccra 28°C (82°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Accra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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