Which place is cheaper, Toronto 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 Toronto?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or Toronto, 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 Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Safaris in Ghana, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAccra $51Toronto $241
The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $51, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $241. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAccra $22Toronto $85
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAccra $44Toronto $170
Compare Hotels in Accra and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Accra or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Accra $19Toronto $31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport to Accra: $78
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $114
- Private Accra Airport Transfer with Meet and Greet: $33
- Private Accra Airport Transfer (ACC): Accra, other towns & cities: $60
- From Private Airport Transfer, Pickup & Drop-off Services: $40
- Arrival & Departure Airport Hotel Transfers: $70
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$25
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Train: 2 Day Passes$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Express Train Transfer to/from Pearson Airport: $8.70
- Pearson Airport To Toronto Hotel & Air B&B Transfer: $40
- Transfer Toronto Hotels to Toronto Pearson Airport YYZ: $40
- Private Transfer from Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Toronto: $41
- Transfer from Toronto City Center to Pearson Airport(YYZ): $50
- Toronto Airport YYZ Roundtrip Transfer to Toronto (Special Offer): $58
- Private Transfer: Toronto Pearson Airport or Richmond Hill Black Car Service: $59
- Private Transfer: Toronto Pearson Airport or Mississauga City Black Car Service: $62
- Private Airport Transfer Pearson Airport to or from Toronto: $64
- Private Transfer: Toronto Pearson Airport or Oakville City Ontario: $71
- Private Transfer:- Toronto Pearson Airport or Markham City Ontario: $77
- Private YYZ Arrival Transfer Pearson Airport To Downtown Toronto: $83
Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $19Toronto $106
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- 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: $81
- 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
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class at Accra's Premier Food Hub: $200
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$22
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$54
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $51
- Great White North Food Tour + Distillery District & Old Town: $53
- Fun Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Trendy Venue in Toronto: $54
- Pasta Making Cooking Class With Local Chef: $60
- Fun Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Trendy Venue in Toronto: $60
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $60
- Toronto : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $68
- Niagara Falls Night Tour, Boat, Journey, Dinner & Tower: $71
- 2 Hour Express Toronto Food Tour: Flavors of Kensington Market: $74
- Authentic Food Tour with Local & International Flavors: $74
- Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour: $77
- St Lawrence & Distillery Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $78
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Accra $3.88Toronto $30
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 Days Exciting Accra and Cape Coast City Tour: $250
- 2-Day Accra & Cape Coast Tour: $300
- A Wildlife, Waterfalls & Volta River Boat Cruise Private Tour: $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: $90
- Accra - Ada Aqua Safari - Friendly Tours: $230
- Accra City Day Tour-History,Culture,Markets&Independence Square: $40
- Accra City Highlights and Cultural Experience a Guided Tour: $206
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$35
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$25
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.02
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Toronto Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Walking Tour: $3.44
- Toronto Essentials 10 Spot Self Guided Walking and Transit Tour: $3.46
- Toronto Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.32
- Toronto Essentials Tour: Old Town & Downtown Highlights (PWYC): $4.32
- City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $5.00
- Toronto Iconic Core and Landmarks Walking Tour: $5.00
- Best of Toronto and Waterfront Self-Guided Tours: $8.02
- Queen Street West: An audio tour exploring Toronto's coolest street: $8.99
- Toronto's Greatest Hits: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Historical Ghost Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Downtown Hamilton: $8.99
- Toronto Haunted Old Town Self Guided Ghost Tour: $9.21
- Toronto Fort York Area Self Guided Walking Tour with Challenges: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAccra $5.56Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Toronto Distillery District: Whisky Exploration Game and Tour: $7.20
- Amazing Bar Hunt: Take On Toronto Bar Crawl: $12
- Astounding Bar Crawl: Take On Toronto: $15
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $20
- Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour: $27
- Toronto Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $27
- Guided Tasting Activity at Sake Brewery: $28
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $34
- Guided Tasting Activity at Sake Brewery with 7 Kinds of Sake: $43
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $43
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $52
- Private Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $58
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Accra and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto is in North 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Accra or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Accra. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
Toronto 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 Toronto in the Summer?
Both Toronto 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 travelers come to Toronto for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Accra is generally a little warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 25°C (77°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
Accra usually gets more rain in July than Toronto. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAccra 25°C (77°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Accra or Toronto in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Accra and Toronto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round. Also, many visitors come to Toronto in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Accra is much warmer than Toronto in the autumn. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In October, Accra usually receives less rain than Toronto. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAccra 26°C (79°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Accra or Toronto in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Accra as well as Toronto. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, most visitors come to Toronto for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Toronto can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Accra is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the winter temperatures in Accra in January average around 27°C (81°F), and Toronto averages at about -4°C (25°F).
Accra usually gets less rain in January than Toronto. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAccra 27°C (81°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Accra or Toronto in the Spring?
Both Toronto 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 spring months attract visitors to Toronto because of the activities around the city.
In April, Accra is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 28°C (82°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
It's quite rainy in Accra. In April, Accra usually receives more rain than Toronto. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAccra 28°C (82°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Accra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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