Which place is cheaper, Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or Vancouver, 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 Vancouver?
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.
Vancouver
Vancouver is a beautiful and cosmopolitan city in Western Canada. It is also the largest city in British Columbia, and is dramatically positioned between the coast and mountains. It's a very international city, with a high level of energy and countless activites that you can enjoy while you're in town. In addition to offering all of the activities and entertainment of a modern city, it is also in jumping off distance to any number of outdoor activities.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Canada, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Canada.
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Accra Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAccra $39Vancouver $161
The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $39, while the average daily cost in Vancouver is $161. 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 Vancouver in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAccra $17Vancouver $85
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAccra $34Vancouver $170
Compare Hotels in Accra and Vancouver
Looking for a hotel in Accra or Vancouver? 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 Vancouver Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Accra $14Vancouver $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- City Highlights, Culture, History Tour with Transfers: $150
- Private Airport Transfer to from ACC Kotoka by Business Car: $150
- Private Transfer in and out of Accra: $145
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $115
- Airport & City Transfers: $100
- Accra Hotel to Airport Transfer: $85
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $70
- Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58
- Accra Airport to Hotel Transfer: $50
- Kotoka Airport Private Transfer within Accra City: $45
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vancouver
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Vancouver are as follows:
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SkyTrain from Airport$6.24
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Taxi from Airport to Downtown$21
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15 min Taxi Ride$8.56
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SkyTrain DayPass$6.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vancouver
Also for Vancouver, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bus Transfer from/to Squamish: $26
- Vancouver Airport Transfer to Vancouver/Whistler (Special Offer): $27
- Private Departure Transfer to Vancouver Airport (YVR): $32
- Private Arrival Transfer from Vancouver Airport (YVR): $32
- YVR Airport: Private Airport Transfer to/from Vancouver: $51
- Vancouver Airport YVR Private Roundtrip Transfer (Special Offer): $53
- City Highlights Tour with Hotel Transfers: $59
- Private Airport Transfer Vancouver (YVR) to Downtown: $59
- Vancouver Private Transfer from Downtown to Airport (YVR): $59
- Vancouver to Victoria: Ferry with Bus Transfer: $70
- Private Transfer - Canada Place Cruise Terminal: $71
- Private Transfer from Vancouver Airport to Downtown Vancouver : $72
Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Vancouver?
Prices for flights to both Vancouver 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 $14Vancouver $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 Vancouver
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Vancouver:
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All You Can Eat Sushi Lunch$8.65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vancouver
For Vancouver, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Vancouver Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $65
- Mt Pleasant Food Tour from Vancouver: $80
- Vancouver Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $87
- Experience Gastown Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $95
- Gastown Historic Walking Food Tour: $97
- Experience Gastown Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $97
- Granville Island Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $112
- Granville Island Market VIP Food Tour by Vancouver Foodie Tours: $112
- Private Gastown Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $130
- Private Granville Island Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $130
- Vancouver Authentic Chinese Food Tour: $131
- Private Granville Island Vancouver's Elite Walking Food Tour: $132
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Accra $2.97Vancouver $35
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
Tours and Activities in Vancouver
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Vancouver.
- Stanley Park Self Guided Bike Tour: $3.52
- Self-Guided Smartphone Walking Tour of Gastown: $4.58
- Discover Stanley Park with a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $4.94
- Vancouver Tips-Based Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $5.00
- Discover Stanley Park with a Smartphone Audio Tour: $5.74
- Vancouver to Whistler Private Self Guided Audio Tour: $6.53
- Self-Guided Smartphone Tour of Stanley Park: $7.05
- Vancouver Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Scavenger Hunt Adventure in North Vancouver by Wacky Walks: $10
- Underground Comedy Club Entry Ticket: $13
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Entry Ticket for the Vancouver Lookout: $14
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAccra $4.25Vancouver $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Vancouver
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Vancouver:
- Gastown Pub Crawl: $21
- Granville Pub Crawl: $22
- Gastown Pub Crawl: $25
- Vancouver - Granville Pub Crawl: $28
- Sips and Bites Walking Tour in North Van Brewery District: $71
- 3.5-Hour Craft Brewery Tour: $81
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour Led by a Local: $86
- Vancouver Craft Brewery Tour: $87
- Vancouver Behind-the-Scenes Brewery Tour: $90
- Vancouver Wine Tour (Fraser Valley): $120
- From Fraser Valley Wine Tour with Local Tastings: $127
- Fraser Valley Wine Tour with a light Lunch from Vancouver: $129
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Accra and Vancouver, we can see that Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vancouver 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 Vancouver Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Accra or Vancouver?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 7% larger than the population of Vancouver. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Vancouver, 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 Vancouver?
Vancouver 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 Vancouver in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Accra as well as Vancouver. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Vancouver in the summer for the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Accra is generally a little warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 25°C (77°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Accra usually gets more rain in July than Vancouver. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAccra 25°C (77°F)Vancouver 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Accra or Vancouver in the Autumn?
Both Vancouver and Accra are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year. Also, most visitors come to Vancouver for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Accra is much warmer than Vancouver in the autumn. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 26°C (79°F) in October, and Vancouver fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Vancouver. In October, Accra usually receives less rain than Vancouver. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 164 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAccra 26°C (79°F)Vancouver 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Accra or Vancouver in the Winter?
Both Vancouver and Accra during the winter 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 winter months attract visitors to Vancouver because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Vancouver can be very cold. In the winter, Accra is much warmer than Vancouver. Typically, the winter temperatures in Accra in January average around 27°C (81°F), and Vancouver averages at about 4°C (40°F).
Vancouver gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Accra usually gets less rain in January than Vancouver. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 167 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAccra 27°C (81°F)Vancouver 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Accra or Vancouver in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Accra and Vancouver. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round. Furthermore, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Vancouver this time of year.
In April, Accra is generally much warmer than Vancouver. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 28°C (82°F), and Vancouver fluctuates around 9°C (49°F).
Vancouver receives a lot of rain in the spring. Accra gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Accra usually receives around the same amount of rain as Vancouver. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Vancouver receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAccra 28°C (82°F)Vancouver 9°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Vancouver 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 (40°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 179 mm (7.1 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
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