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

Should you visit Accra or Stockholm?

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

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

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.

Stockholm

Stockholm is the capital city of Sweden and is made up of over 14 islands that are connected by countless bridges. Water is an integral part of the city, but so are parks and gardens. The city is covered in strategically positioned green space. Together, the water and parkland cover more than half of the city's area, giving this bustling city a breath of fresh air.

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


Which place is cheaper, Stockholm or Accra?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $37, while the average daily cost in Stockholm is $169. 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 Stockholm in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Accra $19
    Stockholm $96
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Accra $38
    Stockholm $192
Compare Hotels in Accra and Stockholm

Looking for a hotel in Accra or Stockholm? 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 Stockholm


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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 Stockholm Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Accra $16
    Stockholm $20

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
  • Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
  • Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $115
  • Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $109

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Stockholm

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Stockholm:

  • Arlanda Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $17
  • Train Transfer between City and Arlanda Airport: $21
  • Skavsta Airport Bus Transfer: $26
  • Stockholm City to Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
  • Stockholm Port to Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) - Departure Private Transfer: $37
  • Private Transfer from Bromma Airport (BMA) to Stockholm Port: $37
  • Private Transfer from Stockholm Port to Bromma Airport BMA: $37
  • Stockholm Hotels to Nynashamn Cruise Port Private Transfer: $38
  • Private Transfer from Stockholm Port to Arlanda Airport (ARN): $39
  • Private Transfer from Stockholm Cruise Port to Stockholm hotels: $41
  • Private Transfer from Stockholm hotels to Stockholm Cruise Port: $41
  • Stockholm hotel to Stockholm Port Departure Private Transfer: $41

Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Stockholm?

Prices for flights to both Stockholm 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 $9.28
    Stockholm $36

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 Stockholm

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


  • Breakfast
    $9.20

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Stockholm

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

  • Food Tour: $102
  • Stockholm Food Tour: $103
  • Stockholm Walking Food Tour With Small Group: $119
  • From Wildlife Safari with Campfire Dinner: $129

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Accra $3.32
    Stockholm $25

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

Tours and Activities in Stockholm

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

  • 2-Hour Free Walking Tour in Stockholm: $0.93
  • First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
  • 2-Hour Walking Tour Stockholm (Old Town and Surroundings): $3.28
  • Walking Tour: Modern Stockholm City: $4.17
  • Walking Tour Stockholm Old Town: $4.17
  • Tour a pie Estocolmo la Ciudad Vieja: $4.63
  • Central A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
  • Central A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
  • Gamla Stan's Landmarks and legends: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
  • History and Secrets of Gamla Stan Audio GPS Guided Walking Tour: $6.20
  • Stockholm City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
  • Stockholm Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.55

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Accra $4.76
    Stockholm $26

Sample the Local Flavors in Stockholm

Also in Stockholm, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $282
  • Swedish Wine Tasting Tour in Stockholm Gamla Stan: $284


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


Which is Bigger, Accra or Stockholm?

Accra has a larger population, and is about 57% larger than the population of Stockholm. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Stockholm, 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 Stockholm?

Stockholm 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 Stockholm in the Summer?

The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Accra and Stockholm. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round. Also, many travelers come to Stockholm for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.

Accra is a little warmer than Stockholm in the summer. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Stockholm fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).

In July, Accra usually receives more rain than Stockholm. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Accra 25°C (77°F) 
    Stockholm 18°C (64°F)

Should I visit Accra or Stockholm in the Autumn?

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

In the autumn, Accra is much warmer than Stockholm. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Accra in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Stockholm averages at about 8°C (46°F).

Accra usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Stockholm. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Accra 26°C (79°F) 
    Stockholm 8°C (46°F)

Should I visit Accra or Stockholm in the Winter?

Both Stockholm 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, most visitors come to Stockholm for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.

Stockholm can be very cold during winter. In January, Accra is generally much warmer than Stockholm. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 27°C (81°F), and Stockholm fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).

In January, Accra usually receives less rain than Stockholm. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 36 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Accra 27°C (81°F) 
    Stockholm -3°C (27°F)

Should I visit Accra or Stockholm in the Spring?

Both Stockholm 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, the spring months attract visitors to Stockholm because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.

Accra is much warmer than Stockholm in the spring. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Stockholm fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).

It rains a lot this time of the year in Accra. Accra usually gets more rain in April than Stockholm. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Stockholm receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Accra 28°C (82°F) 
    Stockholm 5°C (41°F)

Typical Weather for Stockholm and Accra

Accra Stockholm
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 27°C (81°F) 18 mm (0.7 in) -3°C (27°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)
Feb 28°C (82°F) 30 mm (1.2 in) -3°C (27°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Mar 28°C (82°F) 70 mm (2.8 in) 0°C (33°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Apr 28°C (82°F) 117 mm (4.6 in) 5°C (41°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
May 27°C (81°F) 120 mm (4.7 in) 11°C (52°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Jun 26°C (79°F) 281 mm (11.1 in) 16°C (61°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 86 mm (3.4 in) 18°C (64°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 29 mm (1.1 in) 17°C (62°F) 65 mm (2.5 in)
Sep 25°C (77°F) 73 mm (2.9 in) 12°C (54°F) 52 mm (2.1 in)
Oct 26°C (79°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 8°C (46°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Nov 27°C (81°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 3°C (37°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Dec 27°C (81°F) 20 mm (0.8 in) -1°C (31°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)