Which place is cheaper, Accra or Jinja?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Jinja or Accra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jinja or Accra, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Jinja or Accra?
Jinja
Jinja is a city located at the source of the Nile in Uganda, Africa. Many backpackers travel to Jinja, as it is known for its white water rafting. This city is the third largest economy in all of the East African Community. It has a population of about 72,000 people.
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 Wildlife Tours to Uganda, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Uganda, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, and The Best Safaris in Ghana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJinja $92Accra $38
The average daily cost (per person) in Jinja is $92, 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 Jinja and Accra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJinja $44Accra $19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJinja $88Accra $38
Compare Hotels in Jinja and Accra
Looking for a hotel in Jinja 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: Jinja Hotel Prices and Accra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jinja $22Accra $16
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
- Historic Slave Walking Tour of Jamestown with Transfers: $127
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $115
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $109
Is it cheaper to fly into Jinja or Accra?
Prices for flights to both Accra and Jinja 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 dayJinja $28Accra $9.47
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
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Cooking Class with Auntie KK in Osu: $89
- Accra Street Food Tour: Makola Market Tour With Full Lunch: $93
- Ghanaian Cooking Class Authentic Tour: $100
- Savor & Learn: Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Experience: $128
- Quad Biking, Landmark Tours and Dinner in Aburi: $203
- Ghanaian Local Foods Cooking Class: $216
- Food Tour in Accra: $273
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jinja $29Accra $3.39
Tours and Activities in Jinja
Here are a few actual costs in Jinja for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Half-Day Banana Kayak Experience in Bubugo with Lunch: $25
- Half-Day Jinja Walking Tour: Source of Nile & Boat Ride Options: $31
- Guided Walking Tour with Optional Source of the Nile: $31
- David's Shared Walking Tour in Jinja with a Local Cultural Meal: $40
- Three days source of the nile & sipi falls tour: $760
- White Water Rafting & Source of the Nile Adventure: $760
- 3days jinja and sipi falls tour: $800
- Uganda: 4 Day Jinja City Tour Uganda: $1,655
- 18 Days African Jungle Safari Tour: $9,433
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- 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
- Nightlife Tour in Accra: $75
- Accra City Tour Experience: $75
- Experience Ghana in a Tailored Accra City Tour.: $79
- Experience the Beauty, History and the Culture Of Accra in a Day: $80
- Accra City Tour Experience: $80
- Accra Detailed City Tour: $80
- Accra Guided City Tour: $84
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJinja $13Accra $4.86
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jinja and Accra, we can see that Jinja 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 Jinja would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jinja 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 Jinja Expensive? and Is Accra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jinja or Accra?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Jinja. When comparing the sizes of Jinja 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.
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.