Which place is cheaper, Vienna 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 Vienna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or Vienna, 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 Vienna?
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.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Austria, and The Best Adventure Tours to Austria.
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Accra Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAccra $39Vienna $184
The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $39, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $184. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAccra $17Vienna $98
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAccra $34Vienna $196
Compare Hotels in Accra and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Accra or Vienna? 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 Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Accra $14Vienna $19
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 Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bratislava: Bus Transfer to/from Vienna Airport: $9.41
- CAT Transfer: Vienna Airport – Wien Mitte: $26
- Prague: Train Transfer to/from Vienna Center: $33
- Transfer from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Vienna City Center: $43
- Transfer from Vienna City Center to Vienna Airport (VIE): $43
- Explore Linz conveniently with train transfer from/to Vienna: $44
- Transfer from Vienna airport to Bratislava: $51
- Belvedere Palace: Tour with Skip-the-Line/Transfer Options: $54
- Departure Private Transfer Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Sedan: $58
- Arrival Private Transfer Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Sedan: $59
- Schwechat Airport Private Transfer to Vienna City: $67
- Vienna airport transfer from or to the airport: $69
Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $14Vienna $60
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $43
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $73
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $75
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $83
- Skip the Line: Austrian Dinner Show Ticket in Vienna: $85
- Strauss & Mozart Concert in Kursalon with Dinner: $99
- Johann Strauss Dinner Show at the Prater: $105
- Mirage Secret Wonders - Magic Dinner Show: $105
- Mirage Burlesque Spectacular - Dinner Show: $105
- Kursalon Strauss and Mozart Concert With Dinner: $106
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Accra $2.97Vienna $40
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 Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Vienna's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Imperial Adventure: $0.99
- Heart of Historic and Cultural Audio-Tour in English: $1.05
- Self Guided Tours Vienna With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.22
- Private Vienna Walking Tour Experience: $4.31
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Vienna: $6.45
- The Great Plague Exploration Game and Tour: $6.45
- Freud Quest Experience in Vienna: $6.99
- Self-guided Walking Tour of the Vienna City: $7.53
- Vienna Historic Center: Walking Tour with Digital Guide: $7.93
- Full Day Round Private Tour to Hallstatt from Vienna: $8.00
- Vienna Historic Center in 1 Day - Walking Tour - Audioguide: $8.08
- Scavenger Hunt and City Centre Walking Tour: $8.35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAccra $4.25Vienna $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Vienna: $19
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $19
- Guided tour of the Ottakringer brewery: $21
- City Center Pub Crawl: $26
- Friday Night Bar Crawl in Vienna, Austria: $28
- Saturday Night Bar Crawl in Vienna, Austria: $28
- Wine Tasting Experience in a Private Wine Cellar: $38
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $39
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $48
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace with optional Palace Ticket: $48
- Austrian Wine Tasting: $62
- Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $62
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Accra and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Accra or Vienna?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 16% larger than the population of Vienna. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Vienna, 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 Vienna?
Vienna 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 Vienna in the Summer?
Both Vienna 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, the music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
Accra is a little warmer than Vienna in the summer. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
Accra usually gets more rain in July than Vienna. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAccra 25°C (77°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Accra or Vienna in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Accra and Vienna. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round. Also, many travelers come to Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Accra is much warmer than Vienna. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Accra in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Vienna averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In October, Accra usually receives more rain than Vienna. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAccra 26°C (79°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Accra or Vienna in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Accra as well as Vienna. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, many visitors come to Vienna in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Vienna can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Accra is generally much warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 27°C (81°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
Accra usually gets less rain in January than Vienna. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAccra 27°C (81°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Accra or Vienna in the Spring?
Both Vienna 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, most visitors come to Vienna for the natural beauty during these months.
Accra is much warmer than Vienna in the spring. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
It's quite rainy in Accra. In April, Accra usually receives more rain than Vienna. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAccra 28°C (82°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Accra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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