Which place is cheaper, Accra or Moscow?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Moscow 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 Moscow 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: Moscow or Accra?
Moscow
Moscow is the capital of Russia and is notable for its important role in history. It's a very sprawling city with many museums and fascinating buildings. Ten percent of Russia's population lives in this capital city and it's a financial and political center for the country. The Moskva River weaves its way through the city and you will find most of the city's sights and attractions on the northern side of the river.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMoscow $63Accra $37
The average daily cost (per person) in Moscow is $63, 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 Moscow and Accra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMoscow $40Accra $19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMoscow $80Accra $38
Compare Hotels in Moscow and Accra
Looking for a hotel in Moscow 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: Accra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Moscow $6.18Accra $16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Moscow
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Moscow are as follows:
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Two Metro Passes$1.47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moscow
Also for Moscow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Pekanbaru Airport (PKU) to Tangkerang Labuai: $40
- Private Transfer from Tengkerang Barat to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $40
- Private Transfer from Pekanbaru Airport (PKU) to Tengkerang Tengah: $40
- Private Transfer from Kedungsari to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $40
- Private Transfer from Cinta Raja to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $43
- Private Transfer from Pekanbaru Airport (PKU) to Kota Baru: $43
- Private Transfer from Wonorejo to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $43
- Private Transfer from Pekanbaru Airport (PKU) to Harjosari: $43
- Private Transfer from Pekanbaru Airport (PKU) to Kampung Dalam: $43
- Private Transfer from Pekanbaru Airport (PKU) to Simpang Tiga: $43
- Private Transfer from Simpang Tiga to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $43
- Private Transfer from Pekanbaru Airport (PKU) to Cinta Raja: $43
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: $109
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $115
- Arrival Transfer From Accra Airport To Hotel: $100
- Accra Airport Hotel City Transfers: $58
Is it cheaper to fly into Moscow or Accra?
Prices for flights to both Accra and Moscow 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 dayMoscow $14Accra $9.28
Typical Food Prices in Moscow
For Moscow, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$6.00
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Lunch in the Center Market$3.27
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Breakfast for 2$11
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.Moscow $16Accra $3.32
Typical Entertainment Prices in Moscow
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Moscow's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Theater Tickets$13
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Kremlin Entry (2)$11
Tours and Activities in Moscow
For Moscow, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Days Private Tour to See Bull Race and Raflesia Arnoldi Flower: $250
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- 1 Day Accra City Tour: $71
- Accra City Tour: $161
- Accra E-waste and Recycling experience in Agbogbloshie: $100
- Accra Zoo, Canopy Walk and Botanical Gardens Private Tour: $145
- 3 Days Special Tour of Ghana: $950
- 6 Hours Cape Coast Tour: $210
- 6-Day Electric Enchantment-Off the grid Tour: $1,650
- 7 Hours Cape Coast Tour From Accra: $174
- A Day tour to the Cape Coast Castle and Kakum National Pack: $180
- Aburi Botanic Gardens and Boti Falls Full-Day Private Tour: $180
- Aburi Botanical Gardens And Boti Falls Private Tour: $220
- Accra - Guided City Tour: $100
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMoscow $7.94Accra $4.76
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Moscow and Accra, we can see that Moscow is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Moscow 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 Moscow would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Moscow 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 Moscow Expensive? and Is Accra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Moscow or Accra?
Moscow has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Accra. When comparing the sizes of Moscow 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 Moscow or Accra?
Moscow 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 Moscow or Accra in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Moscow as well as Accra. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.
In the summer, Moscow is cooler than Accra. Typically, the summer temperatures in Moscow in July average around 19°C (67°F), and Accra averages at about 25°C (77°F).
Moscow usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Accra. Moscow gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Accra receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMoscow 19°C (67°F)Accra 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Moscow or Accra in the Autumn?
Both Accra and Moscow are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Moscow is generally much colder than Accra. Daily temperatures in Moscow average around 6°C (43°F), and Accra fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In October, Moscow usually receives more rain than Accra. Moscow gets 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain, while Accra receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMoscow 6°C (43°F)Accra 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Moscow or Accra in the Winter?
Both Accra and Moscow during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.
The weather in Moscow can be very cold. Moscow is much colder than Accra in the winter. The daily temperature in Moscow averages around -8°C (17°F) in January, and Accra fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Moscow usually gets more rain in January than Accra. Moscow gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Accra receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMoscow -8°C (17°F)Accra 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Moscow or Accra in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Moscow and Accra. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Moscow is much colder than Accra. Typically, the spring temperatures in Moscow in April average around 7°C (45°F), and Accra averages at about 28°C (82°F).
Accra receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Moscow usually receives less rain than Accra. Moscow gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Accra receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMoscow 7°C (45°F)Accra 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Accra and Moscow
| Moscow | Accra | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -8°C (17°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | -7°C (20°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | -1°C (30°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 18°C (64°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (67°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 6°C (43°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | -0°C (32°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Dec | -5°C (23°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
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