Which place is cheaper, Accra or Manama?
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 Manama 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 Manama 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: Manama or Accra?
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 Adventure Tours to Ghana, and The Best Safaris in Ghana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayManama $190Accra $52
The average daily cost (per person) in Manama is $190, while the average daily cost in Accra is $52. 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 Manama and Accra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personManama $66Accra $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomManama $132Accra $44
Compare Hotels in Manama and Accra
Looking for a hotel in Manama 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: Manama Hotel Prices and Accra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Manama $30Accra $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- From Private Airport Transfer, Pickup & Drop-off Services: $35
- Arrival & Departure Airport Hotel Transfers: $70
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $76
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport to Accra: $80
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
- Aburi Gardens Transfers: $187
Is it cheaper to fly into Manama or Accra?
Prices for flights to both Accra and Manama 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 dayManama $97Accra $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center: $45
- Accra Osu Night Market Food Tour with Akosua Serwaa: $80
- Ghana Jollof Cooking Class with Bottomless Wine: $80
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra with Local Drinks: $80
- Accra Makola Market Food Tour With Full Lunch: $82
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Private Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $90
- Private 1 to 2 Hours Street Food Tour in Ghana: $100
- Accra, Ghana: Private Home-Style Ghanaian Cooking Class: $130
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class at Accra's Premier Food Hub: $200
- Food Tour in Accra: $294
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Manama $34Accra $3.90
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- Accra City Day Tour-History,Culture,Markets&Independence Square: $38
- Accra Guided City Tour Cultural and Historical Experience: $39
- Makola Market Walking Tour: $41
- Experience the Beauty, History and the Culture Of Accra in a Day: $45
- African Alcoholic Drinks Tasting Experience: $50
- Ghanaian Cultural Art Tour and Scented Candle Making Experience: $50
- Accra Textiles and Fashion Tour: $60
- Half-Day Private Tour of Nima Market with Pick Up: $65
- Banana beach & Coral Island Full day Tour: $68
- Accra Guided City Tour: $70
- Waterfalls, Aburi Botanical Gardens & a Cocoa Farm Experience.: $72
- Aburi Gardens,First Ever Cocoa Farm & Waterfalls Day Adventure: $75
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayManama $11Accra $5.59
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Manama and Accra, we can see that Manama is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Manama is in Middle East 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 Manama would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Manama 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 Manama Expensive? and Is Accra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Manama or Accra?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Manama. When comparing the sizes of Manama 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.