Which place is cheaper, Accra or Bali?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bali or Accra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Bali and Accra can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Bali or Accra?
Bali
Known as the "Island of the Gods," it's not difficult to see why the Gods would want to set up shop in Bali. With a beautifully diverse landscape of hills, mountains, coastlines, beaches, vibrant rice fields and volcanic hillsides, you'll easily go into sensory overload.
Bali is home to 4 million people who all hold true to a deeply spiritual and unique culture. With champion surfing, world class resorts and challenging hiking trails, this Indonesian island accommodates travelers from every walk of life. It's often called, "paradise on earth, " and no one disagrees.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia, The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, and The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBali $74Accra $37
The average daily cost (per person) in Bali is $74, while the average daily cost in Accra is $37. 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 Bali and Accra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBali $42Accra $19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBali $84Accra $38
Compare Hotels in Bali and Accra
Looking for a hotel in Bali or Accra? 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: Bali Hotel Prices and Accra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bali $9.12Accra $16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bali
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Bali:
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Motorbike Rental$3.13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bali
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bali:
- Nusa Dua Departure transfer to Bali Airport International (DPS): $13
- Private transfer: Nusa Dua to Bali Airport (DPS): $15
- Private Arrival Transfer: Denpasar International Airport to Nusa Dua Area: $15
- Sanur Bali to/from Lembongan: Speedboat Transfer: $16
- Mount Batur Sunrise 4WD Jeep With Transfer : $16
- Ngurah Rai Bali Airport Private Transfer: $16
- Private Transfer Ubud-Seminyak-Kuta-Uluwatu-Jimbaran: $20
- Bali Tours 4U Airport and Seaport transfers. 24 hours a day.: $21
- Private Transfer Between Ubud and Canggu: $23
- Denpasar Departure Transfer: Hotel to Airport: $25
- Denpasar Arrival Transfer: Airport to Hotel: $25
- Half-Day Private City Tour with Transfers: $29
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
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $109
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $115
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
Is it cheaper to fly into Bali or Accra?
Prices for flights to both Accra and Bali 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 dayBali $21Accra $9.28
Typical Food Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of dining costs in Bali are as follows:
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Coffee$1.25
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Lunch for Two$14
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Bali Cafe for Two$27
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Lunch for Two$8.14
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Lunch for 2$9.02
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Dinner for 2$9.89
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bali
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bali.
- Best Romantic Seafood Dinner at Jimbaran Beach Sunset : $29
- Romantic Seafood Dinner under sunset in the Beach: $29
- Uluwatu Temple Kecak And Dinner Half Day Private Guided Tour: $30
- Private Tour Uluwatu Sunset Kecak Dance and Dinner at Jimbaran: $31
- Bali Sunset and Dinner: Uluwatu, Tanah Lot and Jimbaran: $32
- From Ubud: Balinese Cooking Class at an Organic Farm: $33
- Pirate Dinner Cruise with Shows, Games, and Music: $33
- From Ubud: Authentic Cooking Class in a Local Village: $35
- Seminyak: Balinese Cooking Class & Market Tour: $45
- Bali Private tour Beach,Traditional dance, Uluwatu Temple, Sunset, Dinner: $45
- Spice Garden, Jamu & Cooking Class in Bali Village: $45
- Bali Street Food Tour: $45
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bali $11Accra $3.32
Typical Entertainment Prices in Bali
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Bali are as follows:
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Spa for Two$54
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Snorkelling Trip$13
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Cooking School$28
Tours and Activities in Bali
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Bali are as follows:
- Bali Water Sports Adventure: $7.89
- Bali Bird Park 1-Day Admission Ticket: $9.12
- Private ATV Quad Bike Guided Adventure in Ubud: $12
- Private Tour to New Indonesia Urban Destination: $13
- Kecak and Fire Dance Ticket at Uluwatu Temple: $14
- Uluwatu Temple and Karang Boma Cliff Tour with Tickets: $15
- Best of Ubud Full Day Private Guided Tour: $19
- All-Inclusive White Water Rafting Adventure in Ubud: $19
- 1-Day Instant Entry Ticket to Waterbom Bali: $19
- Ubud: Monkey Forest, Rice Terraces, Temple & Waterfalls Tour: $20
- Bali Nusa Dua Theatre: Devdan Show Tickets: $20
- Bali Traditional Purification And Sightseeing Private Guided Tour: $20
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBali $3.23Accra $4.76
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bali and Accra, we can see that Bali is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bali is in Asia and Accra is in Africa, 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 Bali would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bali 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 Bali Expensive? and Is Accra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bali or Accra?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Bali. When comparing the sizes of Bali and Accra, 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 Bali or Accra?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Bali or Accra in the Summer?
Both Accra and Bali are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Bali throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Bali is April to September. In July, Bali usually receives less rain than Accra. Bali gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Accra receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Bali is around the same temperature as Accra in the summer. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Accra fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBali 27°C (81°F)Accra 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Bali or Accra in the Autumn?
Both Accra and Bali during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Bali because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.
October to March is the rainy season in Bali. Bali usually gets more rain in October than Accra. Bali gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Accra receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the autumn, Bali is around the same temperature as Accra. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bali in October average around 27°C (81°F), and Accra averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBali 27°C (81°F)Accra 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Bali or Accra in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Bali and Accra. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Bali year-round. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Also, October to March is the rainy season in Bali. In January, Bali usually receives more rain than Accra. Bali gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Accra receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
In January, Bali is generally around the same temperature as Accra. Daily temperatures in Bali average around 26°C (79°F), and Accra fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBali 26°C (79°F)Accra 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Bali or Accra in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Bali as well as Accra. Bali attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.
Also, April to September in Bali is the dry season. It's quite rainy in Accra. Bali usually gets less rain in April than Accra. Bali gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Accra receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Bali is around the same temperature as Accra in the spring. The daily temperature in Bali averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Accra fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBali 27°C (81°F)Accra 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Accra and Bali
| Bali | Accra | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 26°C (79°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
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