Which place is cheaper, Accra or Durban?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Durban and Accra. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
The third largest city in South Africa, Durban sits on the east coast of the country in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The city also has the country's most active port. The city's comfortable weather and vast beaches make it one of the country's major tourist centers. There's a population of about 3.5 million in the entire metropolitan area that spreads over 2,295 square kilometers.
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 Overlanding Trips in South Africa, The Best Adventure Tours to South Africa, 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 Durban is $52, 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 Durban and Accra in more detail.
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Also for Durban, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
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For Durban, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Durban.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
Also in Durban, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Durban and Accra, we can see that Durban is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Durban would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Durban 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 Durban Expensive? and Is Accra Expensive?.
Durban has a larger population, and is about 59% larger than the population of Accra. When comparing the sizes of Durban 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.
Durban has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Accra experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Both Accra and Durban during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.
Durban is around the same temperature as Accra in the summer. The daily temperature in Durban averages around 25°C (76°F) in January, and Accra fluctuates around 25°C (77°F)in July.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Durban. Durban usually gets more rain in January than Accrain July. Durban gets 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain, while Accra receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Durban and Accra. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Durban is cooler than Accra. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Durban in April average around 22°C (71°F), and Accra averages at about 26°C (79°F)in October.
In April, Durban usually receives more rain than Accrain October. Durban gets 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain, while Accra receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Durban as well as Accra. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.
In July, Durban is generally much colder than Accrain January. Daily temperatures in Durban average around 17°C (62°F), and Accra fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Durban usually gets more rain in July than Accrain January. Durban gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Accra receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Accra and Durban are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Durban is cooler than Accra in the spring. The daily temperature in Durban averages around 21°C (69°F) in October, and Accra fluctuates around 28°C (82°F)in April.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Accra. In October, Durban usually receives less rain than Accrain April. Durban gets 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Accra receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Durban | Accra | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 25°C (76°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
Feb | 25°C (76°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
Mar | 24°C (75°F) | 126 mm (5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Apr | 22°C (71°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
May | 19°C (67°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
Jun | 17°C (62°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
Sep | 19°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
Oct | 21°C (69°F) | 98 mm (3.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
Nov | 22°C (71°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
Dec | 24°C (74°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |