Which place is cheaper, Accra or Brisbane?
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 Brisbane 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 Brisbane and Accra can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Brisbane or Accra?
Brisbane
Although Brisbane is often overlooked as a travel destination in Australia, it is the capital of the state of Queensland, and is the third largest city in Australia. It's a very young and vibrant city with an active nightlife and a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. It's a modern and economically thriving city and, if you do have time to visit, it actually has a lot to offer travelers. It has some beautiful scenery, a wonderful warm climate all year long, and is actually one of the fastest growing cities in Australia.
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 Luxury Tours to Australia, The Best Adventure Tours to Australia, The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, and The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBrisbane $147Accra $39
The average daily cost (per person) in Brisbane is $147, while the average daily cost in Accra is $39. 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 Brisbane and Accra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBrisbane $78Accra $16
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBrisbane $156Accra $32
Compare Hotels in Brisbane and Accra
Looking for a hotel in Brisbane 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: Brisbane Hotel Prices and Accra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Brisbane $17Accra $14
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Brisbane:
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Airtrain to the City$9.36
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Go Card$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brisbane
Also for Brisbane, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Brisbane: $22
- Movie World Theme Park from Brisbane Hotel One Way Transfer: $29
- Brisbane Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Brisbane city: $42
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Gold Coast: $54
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Sunshine Coast: $57
- Brisbane Airport: Shared Transfer to Sunshine Coast: $58
- Brisbane to Brisbane Airport (BNE) - Departure Private Transfer: $81
- Brisbane hotels to Brisbane Airport (BNE) - Departure Private Transfer: $83
- Private Transfer: Cruise Port to Brisbane Airport BNE or Brisbane City: $92
- NOOSA: Private Transfer to/fro Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY): $93
- Private Transfer from Brisbane Hotels to Brisbane Cruise Port: $99
- From Australia Zoo Ticket and Roundtrip Transfer: $102
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- City Highlights, Culture, History Tour with Transfers: $150
- Private Transfer in and out of Accra: $145
- Historic Slave Walking Tour of Jamestown with Transfers: $127
- Airport & City Transfers: $100
- Private Accra City Tour with Free Airport Transfer: $100
- Accra Hotel to Airport Transfer: $85
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $76
- Private Airport Transfer to from ACC Kotoka by Business Car: $60
- City Highlights Half-day Guided Tour with Transfers: $59
- Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58
- Accra Airport to Hotel Transfer: $50
- Kotoka Airport Private Transfer within Accra City: $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Brisbane or Accra?
Prices for flights to both Accra and Brisbane 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 dayBrisbane $51Accra $14
Typical Food Prices in Brisbane
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Brisbane:
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Hamburger Lunch$4.99
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Cup of Coffee$1.87
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Chinese Food Lunch$7.80
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Ice cream$3.43
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Japanese Meal$13
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Smoothie$4.06
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Japanese Soup$7.18
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Coffee & Muffin$4.37
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Morning Mint Tea$2.19
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Veggie Burger & Chips$8.74
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Bread$1.62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Vertigo Dinner – Dining on the Edge: $160
- Dinner on the Edge with Vertigo Brisbane: $162
- Local Icons Food Tour: $342
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Lessons and Take Out Services.: $20
- Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center: $45
- Accra Street Food Tour: Osu Night Market Tour Experience: $47
- Culinary for Social Change-Cooking Class : $60
- Accra Street Food Tour: Makola Market Tour With Full Lunch: $73
- Cooking Class: $75
- Nighttime Food Tour with Local Guide: $90
- Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $100
- Private 1 to 2 Hours Street Food Tour in Ghana: $100
- Hands-On Cooking Class With Local Food Tours and Market Tours : $116
- Flavors of Ghana: Food Tour Experience.: $135
- Fulani Dinner Experience: $150
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Brisbane $23Accra $2.94
Typical Entertainment Prices in Brisbane
For Brisbane, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Concert Tickets$12
Tours and Activities in Brisbane
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Brisbane.
- Escape to Coochiemudlo Island: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.33
- True Crime Tour: $22
- Fortitude Valley Historical Crime Walking Tour: $22
- Winery Tour and Tasting: $22
- Moonlight State Fortitude Valley Crime Tour Crime Tours Australia: $23
- Haunted Brisbane CBD Ghost Tour: $23
- Solve a Detective Case in a themed adventure: $26
- Adventure Theme Scavenger Hunt Experience in Brisbane: $26
- Jewel Thief An Escape Hunt Experience: $31
- Bomb At Government House An Escape Hunt Adventure: $31
- Alice In Puzzleland an Escape Hunt Brisbane Experience: $31
- Midday River Guided Sightseeing Cruise: $31
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 E-waste and Recycling experience in Agbogbloshie: $100
- Accra Luxury Beachfront Experience : $81
- Accra Nightlife Experience: $150
- Accra Private Surfing Experience with Pick Up: $250
- Cape Coast Root ,History, & Active Adventure tour: $174
- Ghana Chocolate Tasting Experience : $180
- Naming Ceremony and Heritage Homecoming Experience for Diasporas: $265
- The Akosombo Tour: $190
- 2-day Tour of Downtown Accra: $216
- 6-Hour Private Guided Accra City Tour: $75
- Aburi Botanic Gardens, Boti Falls,Umbrella Rock & Cocoa Farm Tour: $160
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBrisbane $48Accra $4.22
Typical Alcohol Prices in Brisbane
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Brisbane:
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Evening at the Bar$9.36
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Sixpack of Beer$8.74
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Guiness Beer$5.31
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Sixpack of Beer$8.11
Sample the Local Flavors in Brisbane
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Brisbane:
- XXXX Beer Brewery Tour & Beer Tasting: $24
- Stone & Wood Brewery Tour: $29
- Hop on Hop off Brewery Adventure : $65
- Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting in Brisbane: $97
- Half Day Gold Coast Brewery Tour: $103
- Afternoon Brisbane Half-Day Brewery Tour: $103
- Hop on Hop off Wine tasting tour to Tamborine Mountain: $108
- Hinterland Heritage Wine Tour : $130
- Gold Coast Full Day Brewery Tour: $136
- Deluxe Wine Tour to Tamborine Mountain, includes two course lunch: $143
- Mount Tamborine Deluxe Wine Tasting with Two Course Lunch: $146
- Tamborine Wine & Distillery Tour + 2 Course Lunch: $160
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Brisbane and Accra, we can see that Brisbane is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Brisbane is in Pacific 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 Brisbane would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brisbane 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 Brisbane Expensive? and Is Accra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Brisbane or Accra?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Brisbane. When comparing the sizes of Brisbane 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 Brisbane or Accra?
Brisbane 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 Brisbane or Accra in the Summer?
Both Accra and Brisbane during the summer are popular places to visit. The beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Brisbane this time of year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.
In January, Brisbane is generally around the same temperature as Accrain July. Daily temperatures in Brisbane average around 25°C (77°F), and Accra fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Brisbane. Brisbane usually gets more rain in January than Accrain July. Brisbane gets 169 mm (6.7 in) of rain, while Accra receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyBrisbane 25°C (77°F)Accra 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Accra in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Brisbane and Accra. Many travelers come to Brisbane for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Brisbane is cooler than Accra in the autumn. The daily temperature in Brisbane averages around 22°C (71°F) in April, and Accra fluctuates around 26°C (79°F)in October.
Brisbane gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Brisbane usually receives more rain than Accrain October. Brisbane gets 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Accra receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberBrisbane 22°C (71°F)Accra 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Accra in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Brisbane as well as Accra. Many visitors come to Brisbane in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.
In the winter, Brisbane is much colder than Accra. Typically, the winter temperatures in Brisbane in July average around 15°C (59°F), and Accra averages at about 27°C (81°F)in January.
Brisbane usually gets more rain in July than Accrain January. Brisbane gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Accra receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryBrisbane 15°C (59°F)Accra 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Brisbane or Accra in the Spring?
Both Accra and Brisbane are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Brisbane for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Brisbane is generally cooler than Accrain April. Daily temperatures in Brisbane average around 21°C (69°F), and Accra fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Accra. In October, Brisbane usually receives less rain than Accrain April. Brisbane gets 93 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Accra receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilBrisbane 21°C (69°F)Accra 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Accra and Brisbane
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 25°C (77°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 25°C (77°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 22°C (71°F) | 112 mm (4.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 16°C (61°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (59°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (61°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (69°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 23°C (73°F) | 107 mm (4.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (76°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
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