Which place is cheaper, Sarajevo 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 Sarajevo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or Sarajevo, 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 Sarajevo?
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.
Sarajevo
Sarajevo is the capital city of Bosnia and is one of the most culturally and historically interesting cities to visit in Europe. The city was at the crossroads where the Eastern and Western Roman Empires divided, and the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches divided. Today it is most associated with the Civil War that occurred here between 1992 and 1995. There are still many remnants of the war left, from the cemeteries that dot the countryside to the leftover damage done by bombs. Despite its brutal history, Sarajevo has begun to thrive again, both economically and as a tourist destination.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Cultural Tours in Bosnia and Herzegowina, and The Best Budget Tours to Bosnia and Herzegowina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAccra $39Sarajevo $92
The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $39, while the average daily cost in Sarajevo is $92. 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 Sarajevo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAccra $17Sarajevo $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAccra $34Sarajevo $54
Compare Hotels in Accra and Sarajevo
Looking for a hotel in Accra or Sarajevo? 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 Sarajevo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Accra $14Sarajevo $6.97
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $70
- Private Airport Transfer to from ACC Kotoka by Business Car: $150
- Kotoka Airport Private Transfer within Accra City: $45
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $115
- Airport & City Transfers: $100
- Private Transfer in and out of Accra: $145
- City Highlights, Culture, History Tour with Transfers: $150
- Accra Hotel to Airport Transfer: $85
- Accra Airport to Hotel Transfer: $50
- Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sarajevo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Sarajevo:
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Tram Tickets (for 2)$1.62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sarajevo
Also for Sarajevo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport transfer Sarajevo - Bosnia: $16
- Experience Airport Transfer Service: $21
- One-way Private Airport Transfer to Sarajevo: $22
- Airport Transfers Sarajevo for Individual Clients: $26
- Airport Transfers & Private Tours with Luxury minibus Bosnia: $26
- Airport Transfer in Sarajevo: $27
- Sarajevo Airport Private Transfers (from/to): $30
- Sarajevo Airport Private Transfer: $32
- Sarajevo Airport Private Transfers (from/to) : $32
- Private Transfer from Lukavica to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ): $32
- Private Transfer from Sarajevo Airport (SJJ) to Ilidža: $32
- Private Transfer from Sarajevo Airport (SJJ) to Krivoglavci: $52
Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Sarajevo?
Prices for flights to both Sarajevo 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 $14Sarajevo $53
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: $45
- Cooking Class: $75
- Accra Makola Market Food Tour With Full Lunch: $78
- Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Lessons: $80
- Culinary for social change-Cooking Class : $80
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra with Local Drinks: $80
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Cooking Class with Auntie KK in Osu: $89
- Nighttime Food Tour with Local Guide: $90
- Flavors of Ghana: Food Tour Experience.: $97
- Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $100
- Ghanaian Cooking Class Authentic Tour: $100
Typical Food Prices in Sarajevo
For Sarajevo, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Restaurant Dinner (for 2)$12
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sarajevo
For Sarajevo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Walking Food Tour with Local Craft Experience: $42
- Experience Eat Like Locals Walking Food Tour: $42
- Morning food tour: Start a day like a real Bosnian: $45
- Ethnic Village Food Tour With Optional Mountain Hiking: $63
- Bosnian Cooking Lessons: $78
- Experience Bosnian Cooking Class: $85
- Sarajevo food tour and city's sights : $86
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Accra $2.97Sarajevo $12
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- 1 Day Accra City Tour: $71
- Accra Private Surfing Experience with Pick Up: $250
- Cape Coast Elmina Kakum Park Private Day Tour: $165
- Naming Ceremony and Heritage Homecoming Experience for Diasporas: $265
- 2-day Tour of Downtown Accra: $216
- 3 Days Special Tour of Ghana: $950
- 6 Hours Cape Coast Tour: $210
- 6-Day Electric Enchantment-Off the grid Tour: $1,650
- A Day tour to the Cape Coast Castle and Kakum National Pack: $180
- Aburi Botanic Gardens and Boti Falls Full-Day Private Tour: $180
- Aburi Botanical Gardens and Cocoa farm - Private Tour: $168
- Aburi Gardens & Cocoa Tours: $190
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sarajevo
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Sarajevo's activities, tours, and tickets:
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National Museum (for 2)$7.58
Tours and Activities in Sarajevo
For Sarajevo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Svrzo House Entrance Ticket: $3.22
- Sarajevo History Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina Entry Ticket : $9.69
- Old Town Sarajevo Walking Tour: $13
- 2 hours Small Group Old Town of Sarajevo Walking Tour with Local Tour Guide: $13
- Sarajevo Talkie-Walkie Tour: $13
- Grand Walking Tour: $16
- Guided Walking History Tour: $16
- SARAJEVO Walking tour: $16
- Sarajevo Grand Walking Tour: $16
- Sarajevo Essential Full Walking Tour: $16
- Sensational Sarajevo Sunset Walking Tour: $17
- Discover Sarajevo Walking Tour with Local Guide: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAccra $4.25Sarajevo $7.28
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Accra and Sarajevo, we can see that Sarajevo 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 Sarajevo 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 Sarajevo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sarajevo 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 Sarajevo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Accra or Sarajevo?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Sarajevo. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Sarajevo, 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 Sarajevo?
Sarajevo 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 Sarajevo in the Summer?
Both Sarajevo 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. Also, many visitors come to Sarajevo in the summer for the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
Accra is around the same temperature as Sarajevo in the summer. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Sarajevo fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
Accra usually gets more rain in July than Sarajevo. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Sarajevo receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAccra 25°C (77°F)Sarajevo 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Accra or Sarajevo in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Accra and Sarajevo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round. Also, most visitors come to Sarajevo for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Accra is much warmer than Sarajevo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Accra in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Sarajevo averages at about 17°C (62°F).
Sarajevo receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Accra usually receives less rain than Sarajevo. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Sarajevo receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAccra 26°C (79°F)Sarajevo 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Accra or Sarajevo in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Accra as well as Sarajevo. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Sarajevo because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Accra is generally much warmer than Sarajevo. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 27°C (81°F), and Sarajevo fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
It's quite rainy in Sarajevo. Accra usually gets less rain in January than Sarajevo. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Sarajevo receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAccra 27°C (81°F)Sarajevo 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Accra or Sarajevo in the Spring?
Both Sarajevo 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, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Sarajevo this time of year.
Accra is much warmer than Sarajevo in the spring. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Sarajevo fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sarajevo. It's quite rainy in Accra. In April, Accra usually receives less rain than Sarajevo. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Sarajevo receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAccra 28°C (82°F)Sarajevo 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Sarajevo and Accra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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