Which place is cheaper, Accra or Beijing?
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 Beijing or Accra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Beijing and Accra can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Beijing or Accra?
Beijing
Beijing is the capital of China and, with 21.5 million people, it is the second most populated city in the world after Shanghai. It is a city that keeps pockets of its history hidden in old neighborhoods or back alleys, despite the constant change and modernization that goes on around it. As the capital city of China, there is plenty of history and culture. You can still get yourself lost in one of the last remaining hutongs, which are old neighborhoods that remain untouched by the city's modernization. The alleys that weave between the old homes are lined with drying clothes, corner markets, and people going about their daily lives the way they have for centuries. Surrounding these hutongs you'll find modern buildings and a booming economy, all threatening to destroying these last bits of Beijing's history. Beijing offers a glimpse into a microcosm that represents the entire country of China. Make sure you give yourself enough time in China to truly experience Beijing. You can pass a lot of time soaking up life in the city, which remains as diverse as the country it resides within.
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 2-Week Tours from Beijing, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to China, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, and The Best Safaris in Ghana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeijing $96Accra $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Beijing is $96, while the average daily cost in Accra is $52. 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 Beijing and Accra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeijing $42Accra $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeijing $84Accra $44
Compare Hotels in Beijing and Accra
Looking for a hotel in Beijing 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: Beijing Hotel Prices and Accra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beijing $8.25Accra $19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Beijing
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Beijing:
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Taxi$5.04
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Train from Airport for Two$7.38
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Taxi to Hotel$8.86
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2 Metro Passes$2.36
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Metro$0.59
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beijing
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Beijing:
- Private Transfers for City, Suburbs & Airport/Train: $1.46
- Datong:Hanging Temple Entry Ticket with Optional Transfer Service: $6.00
- Badaling Great Wall Entrance Ticket with Guide/Transfer Service: $9.50
- Juyongguan Great Wall Entrance Ticket with Guide&Transfer Service: $9.90
- Private Mutianyu Great Wall Day Tour w/ Optional Guide/Transfer: $15
- From Mutianyu Great Wall Transfer with Pick-Up: $19
- Private Transfer to/from Capital PEK/Daxing PKX Airport: $19
- Beijing Private Railway Station Arrival/Departure Transfers: $20
- BusDa:Mutianyu Great Wall Sightseeing Full-day Bus Transfer: $20
- BusDa: Group/Private Round-trip Transfer to Great Wall of China: $20
- Beijing:Private One-Way Airport Transfer from Beijing City Center: $20
- Afternoon Bus Transfer to Mutianyu Great Wall + Entry Ticket: $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Aburi Gardens Transfers: $187
- Airport & City Transfers: $100
- Arrival & Departure Airport Hotel Transfers: $70
- From Private Airport Transfer, Pickup & Drop-off Services: $35
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
- Kotoka Airport Private Transfer within Accra City: $50
- Private Accra Airport Transfer with Meet & Greet: $33
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $75
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport to Accra: $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Beijing or Accra?
Prices for flights to both Accra and Beijing 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 dayBeijing $36Accra $19
Typical Food Prices in Beijing
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Beijing:
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Popcorn$0.89
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Hot Pot Dinner$7.38
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Dumpling Breakfast for Two$2.95
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Watermelon$2.07
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Peking Duck Dinner for 2$18
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Two Popsicles$0.89
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beijing
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Beijing.
- Gastronomic Gems of Beijing Shared Walking Food Tour: $16
- Online Cooking Class Orange Chicken by Sunflower Li: $20
- Online Cooking Class Handmade Noodles by Sunflower Li: $20
- Online Cooking Class Kungpao Chicken: $25
- Beijing Food Tour: $40
- Hutong Breakfast Food Tour: $45
- Beijing Acrobatic Show Tickets w/ Optional Dinner or Transfer: $48
- Temple of Heaven Private Tour w/Option Show &Dinner: $54
- China's Favourite Street Food Cooking Workshop: $55
- Private Local Food Tour in Beijing with a Local Guide: $59
- Beijing Walking Food Tour with a Local Friend: $60
- Authentic Local Food Tour in Center Beijing: $70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra with Local Drinks: $80
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class at Accra's Premier Food Hub: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beijing $26Accra $3.96
Typical Entertainment Prices in Beijing
Here are a few typical costs in Beijing for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Summer Palace for Two$8.86
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Two Opera Tickets$63
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Temple of Heaven Park Entrance (for 2)$10
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Forbidden City (for 2)$18
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Forbidden City Tickets$18
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Audio Guides at Forbidden City$12
Tours and Activities in Beijing
Here are a few actual costs in Beijing for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Entrance Tickets: Coal Hill Park, Beihai Park & Drum-Bell Towers: $2.50
- Capital Museum tour includes Ticket: $2.78
- Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket: $2.90
- Tian’anmenSquare or Forbidden City Online Ticket Booking: $2.92
- Forbidden City/ Palace Museum & Tiananmen Sq. Ticket Booking: $2.99
- Forbidden City/Palace Museum and Tiananmen Square Entry Ticket: $3.00
- Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square Ticket Booking Service: $3.00
- Beijing:Tiananmen Square tickets with guide(optional): $3.19
- Private Combo Tour: Capital Museum & Classic Historical Landmarks: $3.42
- Forbidden City Walking Guided Tour w/ Entry Tickets: $3.60
- Tiananmen Square Registration Service(Ticket): $3.79
- Tiananmen Square - Registration Ticket: $3.99
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- Accra City Day Tour-History,Culture,Markets&Independence Square: $40
- Accra Guided City Tour Cultural and Historical Experience: $40
- Makola Market Walking Tour: $41
- Experience the Beauty, History and the Culture Of Accra in a Day: $45
- African Alcoholic Drinks Tasting Experience: $50
- Accra Textiles and Fashion Tour: $60
- Ticket to Legacy Rhythm and Fire Show in Ghana: $60
- Half-Day Private Tour of Nima Market with Pick Up: $65
- Accra Guided City Tour: $70
- Experience Botiwaterfall, Aburi Botanical Gardens & a Cocoa Farm.: $72
- Accra Street Food Walking Tour with Akosua Serwaa: $76
- Private Guided Historical Tour in Accra: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeijing $12Accra $5.68
Sample the Local Flavors in Beijing
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Beijing:
- Evening Food Private Tour with Brewery Taproom Hopping at Slow Boat in Beijing: $110
- Tipsy Travel: Beijing Local Food and Bar Crawl night in Hutong: $138
- 5-Hour Private Changyu Chateau Wine Tasting Tour from Beijing: $178
- Beijing Brewery Bike Tour: $199
- Private Changyu Chateau Wine Tasting Tour and Mutianyu Great Wall Visit: $238
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beijing and Accra, we can see that Beijing is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beijing 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 Beijing would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Beijing 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 Beijing Expensive? and Is Accra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beijing or Accra?
Beijing has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Accra. When comparing the sizes of Beijing 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 Beijing or Accra?
Beijing 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 Beijing or Accra in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Beijing and Accra. Most visitors come to Beijing for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Beijing is generally around the same temperature as Accra. Daily temperatures in Beijing average around 27°C (80°F), and Accra fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
Beijing gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Beijing usually receives more rain than Accra. Beijing gets 176 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Accra receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeijing 27°C (80°F)Accra 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Accra in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Beijing as well as Accra. The autumn months attract visitors to Beijing because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.
Beijing is much colder than Accra in the autumn. The daily temperature in Beijing averages around 14°C (56°F) in October, and Accra fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
Beijing usually gets less rain in October than Accra. Beijing gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Accra receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeijing 14°C (56°F)Accra 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Accra in the Winter?
Both Accra and Beijing are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Beijing this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Beijing in the winter. In the winter, Beijing is much colder than Accra. Typically, the winter temperatures in Beijing in January average around -4°C (26°F), and Accra averages at about 27°C (81°F).
In January, Beijing usually receives less rain than Accra. Beijing gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Accra receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeijing -4°C (26°F)Accra 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Beijing or Accra in the Spring?
Both Accra and Beijing during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Beijing for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.
In April, Beijing is generally much colder than Accra. Daily temperatures in Beijing average around 14°C (57°F), and Accra fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
Accra gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Beijing usually gets less rain in April than Accra. Beijing gets 26 mm (1 in) of rain, while Accra receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeijing 14°C (57°F)Accra 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Accra and Beijing
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -4°C (26°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | -1°C (30°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (57°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (76°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (78°F) | 182 mm (7.2 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (56°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Dec | -1°C (29°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.