Which place is cheaper, Accra or Kuala Lumpur?
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 Kuala Lumpur or Accra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Kuala Lumpur 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.
Where Should I go: Kuala Lumpur or Accra?
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur, often referred to as KL, is the cosmopolitan capital of Malaysia. It is also the largest city in the country, having grown out of a small Chinese mining village. Today Kuala Lumpur is a microcosm of the country of Malaysia. The population is split between the Malay, Chinese, and Indian cultures which you can see reflected in the city's neighborhoods, cuisine, and entertainment. It's also a fairly affordable city by global standards, even if you're looking for the comforts of a five star hotel or a luxury restaurant. Prices are almost always a fraction of what you would pay in Europe or the United States.
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 Tours for Seniors to Malaysia, The Best G Adventures Tours to Malaysia, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, and The Best Safaris in Ghana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKuala Lumpur $84Accra $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Kuala Lumpur is $84, while the average daily cost in Accra is $53. 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 Kuala Lumpur and Accra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKuala Lumpur $42Accra $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKuala Lumpur $84Accra $46
Compare Hotels in Kuala Lumpur and Accra
Looking for a hotel in Kuala Lumpur 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: Kuala Lumpur Hotel Prices and Accra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kuala Lumpur $7.33Accra $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Kuala Lumpur
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Kuala Lumpur are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$3.63
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Metro Ride (for Two)$0.77
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Short Taxi Ride$3.63
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Taxi From Airport$22
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Bus from Airport$1.93
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Train & Boat to Pulau Ketam$2.90
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Train to Airport$1.18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kuala Lumpur
Also for Kuala Lumpur, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) Private Transfer: $15
- Private Kuala Lumpur Airport Departure Transfer: $17
- Private Kuala Lumpur Airport Arrival Transfer: $17
- PVT Arrival TransferKLIA 1/2 to Kuala Lumpur: $17
- Kuala Lumpur Hotels to Sunway Lagoon Theme Park Transfer (1-way): $17
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport Transfer to City Hotels: $17
- Kuala Lumpur Hotel to Airport Transfer: $18
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport Transfer: $18
- Kuala Lumpur Airport Transfer to Kuala Lumpur City: $18
- Kuala Lumpur Airport Arrival Transfer: $18
- Kuala Lumpur Hotel to Kuala Lumpur International Airport Transfer: $18
- Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kuala Lumpur City Transfer: $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $76
- Kotoka Airport Private Transfer within Accra City: $50
- From Private Airport Transfer, Pickup & Drop-off Services: $30
- Arrival & Departure Airport Hotel Transfers: $70
- Airport & City Transfers: $100
- Accra Private Airport Transfer: Zero-Stress Meet & Greet: $80
- Aburi Gardens Transfers: $187
Is it cheaper to fly into Kuala Lumpur or Accra?
Prices for flights to both Accra and Kuala Lumpur 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 dayKuala Lumpur $29Accra $20
Typical Food Prices in Kuala Lumpur
For Kuala Lumpur, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dinner at Ding Tai Fung$9.67
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Roti Bread$0.24
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Food Court Lunch$3.48
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Dinner at Indian Restaurant (for Two)$5.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kuala Lumpur
For Kuala Lumpur, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- From Batu Caves Night Tour + Indian Set Dinner: $28
- Nightlife Street Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $41
- Kuala Selangor Fireflies & Blue Tears Guided Tour w Dinner (SIC): $50
- Sambal Street Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $52
- Sambal Streets Kuala Lumpur Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $55
- Best Local Food Tour by Night at Kuala Lumpur: $55
- Malaysia Cooking Class With Local (Hands-On!): $60
- Spiritual Healing and Authentic Cooking with Local Host: $61
- Kuala Selangor Fireflies Tour Include Seafood Dinner (Free Boat Ride): $65
- Firefly Tour en-route Batu Caves Include Dinner + Boat-Ride: $65
- 'Kelip Kelip' Fireflies & Batu Caves Tour include Seafood Dinner & Boat Ride: $65
- Kelip Kelip' Fireflies Tour include Seafood Dinner Free Boat Ride: $65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- Accra Osu Night Market Food Tour with Akosua Serwaa: $80
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Private Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $90
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class at Accra's Premier Food Hub: $200
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kuala Lumpur $15Accra $4.05
Typical Entertainment Prices in Kuala Lumpur
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Kuala Lumpur's activities, tours, and tickets:
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KL Tower Admission (for Two)$11
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Canopy Walk at FRIM Forest Reserve$1.21
Tours and Activities in Kuala Lumpur
For Kuala Lumpur, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park Ticket with Unlimited Rides: $5.55
- Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Bus Pass: $7.41
- Kuala Lumpur Half Day City Guided Tour (SIC/Shared Tour): $8.00
- Kuala Lumpur Suburbs Batu Caves Half-Day Tour (SIC/Shared Tour): $8.00
- Kuala Lumpur at Your Own Pace: The Complete Self-Guided Tour: $8.15
- KL Tower Admission E-Ticket with Options: $8.65
- Science Centre Visit Entry Ticket: $9.51
- Malaysia: KL Tower Admission E-Ticket with Options: $9.51
- Museum Of Illusions Standard Admission Ticket: $9.88
- Aquaria KLCC Entry Ticket: $11
- Selangor: Zoo Negara E-Ticket: $11
- Malaysia Cruise Tasik Putrajaya: $12
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- 1 Day Accra City Tour: $81
- 1 Day Cape Coast Door of No Return and Kakum Canopy Private Tour: $296
- 2-Day Accra & Cape Coast Tour: $200
- 2-day Tour of Downtown Accra: $216
- A Day tour to the Cape Coast Castle and Kakum National Pack: $180
- Aburi Botanic Gardens, Boti Falls,Umbrella Rock & Cocoa Farm Tour: $150
- Aburi Botanical Gardens and Asenema Waterfalls Day Tour: $165
- Aburi Gardens & Cocoa Tours: $190
- Accra - Ada Aqua Safari - Friendly Tours: $230
- Accra City Day Tour – History,Culture,Markets&Independence Square: $50
- Accra City Experience: $120
- Accra City Tour: $135
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKuala Lumpur $6.69Accra $5.80
Typical Alcohol Prices in Kuala Lumpur
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Kuala Lumpur are as follows:
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Bottle of Wine$11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kuala Lumpur and Accra, we can see that Kuala Lumpur is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur Expensive? and Is Accra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kuala Lumpur or Accra?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 35% larger than the population of Kuala Lumpur. When comparing the sizes of Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur or Accra?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Kuala Lumpur or Accra in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Kuala Lumpur as well as Accra. Kuala Lumpur attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.
Kuala Lumpur receives a lot of rain in the summer. Kuala Lumpur usually gets more rain in July than Accra. Kuala Lumpur gets 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Accra receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the summer, Kuala Lumpur is a little warmer than Accra. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kuala Lumpur in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Accra averages at about 25°C (77°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKuala Lumpur 28°C (82°F)Accra 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Kuala Lumpur or Accra in the Autumn?
Both Accra and Kuala Lumpur are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Kuala Lumpur throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Kuala Lumpur. In October, Kuala Lumpur usually receives more rain than Accra. Kuala Lumpur gets 280 mm (11 in) of rain, while Accra receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In October, Kuala Lumpur is generally around the same temperature as Accra. Daily temperatures in Kuala Lumpur average around 27°C (81°F), and Accra fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKuala Lumpur 27°C (81°F)Accra 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Kuala Lumpur or Accra in the Winter?
Both Accra and Kuala Lumpur during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Kuala Lumpur because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur usually gets more rain in January than Accra. Kuala Lumpur gets 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Accra receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Kuala Lumpur is around the same temperature as Accra in the winter. The daily temperature in Kuala Lumpur averages around 27°C (81°F) in January, and Accra fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKuala Lumpur 27°C (81°F)Accra 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Kuala Lumpur or Accra in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Kuala Lumpur and Accra. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Kuala Lumpur year-round. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Accra receives a lot of rain in the spring. Kuala Lumpur gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Kuala Lumpur usually receives more rain than Accra. Kuala Lumpur gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Accra receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In the spring, Kuala Lumpur is around the same temperature as Accra. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kuala Lumpur in April average around 28°C (82°F), and Accra averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKuala Lumpur 28°C (82°F)Accra 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Accra and Kuala Lumpur
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 260 mm (10.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 190 mm (7.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (81°F) | 280 mm (11 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 290 mm (11.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 250 mm (9.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
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