Which place is cheaper, Accra or Kyoto?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kyoto or Accra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Kyoto 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.
Where Should I go: Kyoto or Accra?
Kyoto
Kyoto is a larger city of Japan, though it is very much set in the old ways. With quiet temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines, and geisha walking amidst a city surrounded by stunning mountains, Kyoto feels like a world of another time and place. True to ancient Japanese tradition, most aspects of daily life are tied closely with the changing of the seasons.
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 10-Day Tours from Tokyo, The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo, The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, and The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKyoto $96Accra $37
The average daily cost (per person) in Kyoto is $96, while the average daily cost in Accra is $37. 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 Kyoto and Accra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKyoto $63Accra $19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKyoto $126Accra $38
Compare Hotels in Kyoto and Accra
Looking for a hotel in Kyoto 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: Kyoto Hotel Prices and Accra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kyoto $7.56Accra $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kyoto
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kyoto:
- Shared Departure Transfer : Kyoto City to Kansai International Airport: $69
- Shared Departure Transfer: Kyoto City to Osaka Itami Airport: $69
- Kyoto to Osaka Kansai Airport (KIX) - Departure Private Transfer: $72
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Osaka Itami International airport: $80
- Private departure transfer from Kyoto city to Kansai International airport: $110
- Osaka (Itami) Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $141
- Kansai Airport (KIX): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kyoto: $207
- Osaka (Itami) Airport ITM Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $220
- Osaka City to/from Kyoto City Private transfer: $229
- Kansai Intl. Airport KIX Private Transfer to/from Kyoto: $230
- Kansai Int Airport to/from Kyoto City Private Transfer: $274
- From Private 1-Way Transfer to Kansai Airport: $327
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
- 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 Kyoto or Accra?
Prices for flights to both Accra and Kyoto 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 dayKyoto $24Accra $9.28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kyoto
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kyoto.
- Private Cooking Class Udon in Kyoto Japan: $41
- Japanese Washoku Bento Cooking Class with Lunch: $46
- Nishiki Market Brunch Walking Food Tour: $47
- Japanese Home Cooking Lesson with Local Hosts in Peaceful Kyoto Suburb Otsu: $49
- Private Guided Traditional Buddhist Cooking in Japan: $58
- Kyoto Nishiki Market & Depachika: 2-hours Food Tour with a Local: $59
- Morning Japanese Bento Cooking Class: $61
- Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class: $61
- Japanese Cooking Class: $62
- Sushi - Authentic Japanese Cooking Class - the best souvenir from Kyoto!: $64
- Japanese Udon and Sushi Cooking Class with Tastings: $64
- Wagashi(Japanese sweets) Cooking :Kyoto near Fushimiinari: $65
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
- Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Lessons: $80
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Cooking Class with Auntie KK in Osu: $89
- Ghanaian Cooking Class Authentic Tour: $100
- Savor & Learn: Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Experience: $128
- Quad Biking, Landmark Tours and Dinner in Aburi: $204
- Ghanaian Local Foods Cooking Class: $216
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kyoto $13Accra $3.32
Tours and Activities in Kyoto
Here are a few actual costs in Kyoto for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Arashiyama self guided tour app multilingual audio guide: $2.15
- Kyoto Tower Admission Ticket: $6.14
- Audio guide tour of the Kyoto Imperial Palace & surroundings: $6.54
- Nijo Castle & Kitano Tenmangu Shrine: Auidio Guide Tour: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour through Gion: Kiyomizu-dera and Kodai-ji: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour of Kinkaku-ji & Ryōan-ji Areas ~ Zen Echoe: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour: Unveiling Kyoto Station Surroundings: $6.54
- Audio Guide Tour Sanjusangen-do & Chishaku-in: $6.54
- Arashiyama: Self-Guided Audio Tour through History & Nature: $6.54
- Kyoto Gion Night Walking Tour. Up to 6 people!: $6.54
- Ninnaji Temple Entry Ticket: $7.19
- Kyoto self-guided tour app with multi-language audioguide: $8.61
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- Quabus Accra City Tour : $20
- 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
- Accra City Tour Experience: $75
- Experience Ghana in a Tailored Accra City Tour.: $79
- Accra Detailed City Tour: $80
- Experience the Beauty, History and the Culture Of Accra in a Day: $80
- Accra City Tour Experience: $80
- The Agbogbloshie (Accra E-waste and Recycling experience) Private Tour: $85
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKyoto $12Accra $4.76
Sample the Local Flavors in Kyoto
Also in Kyoto, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Japanese Sake Brewery and Fushimi Inari Sightseeing Tour: $18
- Kyoto Local Bar Crawl in Kawaramachi Area: $40
- Sake Brewery &Great Yakitori Experience: $78
- Sake Brewery and Tasting Tour in Fushimi: $82
- Kyoto Sake Brewery & Tasting Walking Tour: $84
- Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Sake and Food Pairing: $85
- Rural Brewery Town Walk: Half-Day Private Tour Near Kyoto: $100
- Kyoto Sake Brewery Tour: $159
- Rural Villages & Brewery Town: Private 1-Day Cycling Near Kyoto: $187
- Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour): $195
- Kyoto Sake Bar and Pub Crawl (Food & Sake Tour): $196
- Private Guided Local Bar Crawl Experience in Kyoto: $223
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kyoto and Accra, we can see that Kyoto is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kyoto 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 Kyoto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kyoto 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 Kyoto Expensive? and Is Accra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kyoto or Accra?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 35% larger than the population of Kyoto. When comparing the sizes of Kyoto 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 Kyoto or Accra?
Kyoto 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 Kyoto or Accra in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Kyoto and Accra. Most visitors come to Kyoto for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Kyoto is around the same temperature as Accra in the summer. The daily temperature in Kyoto averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Accra fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
Kyoto gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Kyoto usually receives more rain than Accra. Kyoto gets 236 mm (9.3 in) of rain, while Accra receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKyoto 27°C (81°F)Accra 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Accra in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Kyoto as well as Accra. The autumn months attract visitors to Kyoto because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.
In the autumn, Kyoto is cooler than Accra. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kyoto in October average around 18°C (64°F), and Accra averages at about 26°C (79°F).
Kyoto receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Kyoto usually gets more rain in October than Accra. Kyoto gets 111 mm (4.4 in) of rain, while Accra receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKyoto 18°C (64°F)Accra 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Accra in the Winter?
Both Accra and Kyoto are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Kyoto this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Kyoto in the winter. In January, Kyoto is generally much colder than Accra. Daily temperatures in Kyoto average around 5°C (40°F), and Accra fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
In January, Kyoto usually receives more rain than Accra. Kyoto gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Accra receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKyoto 5°C (40°F)Accra 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Kyoto or Accra in the Spring?
Both Accra and Kyoto during the spring are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Kyoto for the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.
Kyoto is much colder than Accra in the spring. The daily temperature in Kyoto averages around 14°C (58°F) in April, and Accra fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
Accra gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Kyoto. Kyoto usually gets more rain in April than Accra. Kyoto gets 153 mm (6 in) of rain, while Accra receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKyoto 14°C (58°F)Accra 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Accra and Kyoto
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (40°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 154 mm (6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 251 mm (9.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 29°C (83°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Dec | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
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