A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Minsk vs. Accra for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Minsk or Accra?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Minsk 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: Minsk or Accra?

Minsk

Minsk is the capital city of Belarus, centrally located. Situated on the Svislac and Niamiha rivers, it is also capital of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and was the capital of the former Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic from 1919-1991. It is a modern city dominated by monumental Stalinist architecture with many of its museums, theaters, and other cultural attractions.

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 in Ghana, and The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana.


Which place is cheaper, Accra or Minsk?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.

The average daily cost (per person) in Minsk is $64, 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 Minsk and Accra in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Minsk $32
    Accra $19
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Minsk $64
    Accra $38
Compare Hotels in Minsk and Accra

Looking for a hotel in Minsk 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.

Hotels in Minsk


Hotels in Accra


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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: Accra Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Minsk $12
    Accra $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
  • Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $109
  • Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $115
  • Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130

Is it cheaper to fly into Minsk or Accra?

Prices for flights to both Accra and Minsk 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Minsk $21
    Accra $9.28

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
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Minsk $20
    Accra $3.32

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
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Minsk $14
    Accra $4.76


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Minsk and Accra, we can see that Minsk is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Minsk is in Europe 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 Minsk would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Minsk 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 Minsk Expensive? and Is Accra Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Minsk or Accra?

Accra has a larger population, and is about 13% larger than the population of Minsk. When comparing the sizes of Minsk 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 Minsk or Accra?

Minsk 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 Minsk or Accra in the Summer?

Both Accra and Minsk are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Minsk is cooler than Accra in the summer. The daily temperature in Minsk averages around 19°C (66°F) in July, and Accra fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).

In July, Minsk usually receives around the same amount of rain as Accra. Minsk gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Accra receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Minsk 19°C (66°F) 
    Accra 25°C (77°F)

Should I visit Minsk or Accra in the Autumn?

Both Accra and Minsk during the autumn are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.

In the autumn, Minsk is much colder than Accra. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Minsk in October average around 8°C (47°F), and Accra averages at about 26°C (79°F).

Minsk usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Accra. Minsk gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Accra receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Minsk 8°C (47°F) 
    Accra 26°C (79°F)

Should I visit Minsk or Accra in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Minsk and Accra. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Minsk. In January, Minsk is generally much colder than Accra. Daily temperatures in Minsk average around -5°C (22°F), and Accra fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).

In January, Minsk usually receives more rain than Accra. Minsk gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Accra receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Minsk -5°C (22°F) 
    Accra 27°C (81°F)

Should I visit Minsk or Accra in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Minsk as well as Accra. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.

Minsk is much colder than Accra in the spring. The daily temperature in Minsk averages around 8°C (46°F) in April, and Accra fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).

It's quite rainy in Accra. Minsk usually gets less rain in April than Accra. Minsk gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Accra receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Minsk 8°C (46°F) 
    Accra 28°C (82°F)

Typical Weather for Accra and Minsk

Minsk Accra
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan -5°C (22°F) 40 mm (1.6 in) 27°C (81°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Feb -4°C (25°F) 34 mm (1.3 in) 28°C (82°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Mar 0°C (33°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 28°C (82°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Apr 8°C (46°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 28°C (82°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
May 15°C (58°F) 62 mm (2.4 in) 27°C (81°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Jun 18°C (64°F) 83 mm (3.3 in) 26°C (79°F) 281 mm (11.1 in)
Jul 19°C (66°F) 88 mm (3.5 in) 25°C (77°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Aug 18°C (65°F) 72 mm (2.8 in) 24°C (75°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Sep 14°C (57°F) 60 mm (2.4 in) 25°C (77°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Oct 8°C (47°F) 49 mm (1.9 in) 26°C (79°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Nov 3°C (37°F) 52 mm (2 in) 27°C (81°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Dec -2°C (28°F) 53 mm (2.1 in) 27°C (81°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)