Which place is cheaper, Accra or Cairo?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cairo 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.
Cairo is the chaotic capital city of Egypt. With a population of more than 16 million, it is one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East. As a traveler, you're likely to arrive and leave from here and you'll get your first orientation to the area during the chaotic and congestion filled taxi ride from the airport.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, and The Best Safaris in Ghana.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $17, while the average daily cost in Accra is $38. 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 Cairo and Accra in more detail.
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Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cairo:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cairo and Accra, we can see that Accra is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cairo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cairo 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 Accra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Accra than you might in Cairo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cairo Expensive? and Is Accra Expensive?.
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Accra. When comparing the sizes of Cairo 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.
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.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Accra. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Accra. Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Accra receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Accra. Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Accra averages at about 25°C (77°F).
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Accra. Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Accra. Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Accra receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Cairo is generally cooler than Accra. Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Accra fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
Both Accra and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Accra. Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Accra receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Cairo is much colder than Accra in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Accra fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Both Accra and Cairo during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.
Accra gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Accra. Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Accra receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Cairo is cooler than Accra. Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Accra averages at about 28°C (82°F).
Cairo | Accra | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |