Which place is cheaper, Accra or Nicosia?
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 Nicosia or Accra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Nicosia and Accra can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Nicosia 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 Family-Friendly Tours to Cyprus, The Best Adventure Tours to Cyprus, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, and The Best Safaris in Ghana.
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Nicosia Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNicosia €0.00Accra €44
The average daily cost (per person) in Nicosia is €0.00, while the average daily cost in Accra is €44. 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 Nicosia and Accra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNicosia -Accra €19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNicosia €0.00Accra €38
Compare Hotels in Nicosia and Accra
Looking for a hotel in Nicosia 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: Nicosia Hotel Prices and Accra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nicosia -Accra €16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Private Accra Airport Transfer, Pickup & Drop-off Services: $35
- Private Accra Airport Transfer with Meet & Greet: $39
- Kotoka Airport Private Transfer within Accra City: $50
- Arrival & Departure Airport Hotel Transfers: $70
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $77
- Accra Private Airport Transfer: Zero-Stress Meet & Greet: $80
- Airport & City Transfers: $100
- Aburi Gardens Transfers: $187
Is it cheaper to fly into Nicosia or Accra?
Prices for flights to both Accra and Nicosia 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 dayNicosia €108Accra €16
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
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra with Local Drinks: $80
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Private Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $90
- 12-Course Heritage Tasting Dinner & Optional Nightlife Experience: $130
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class at Accra's Premier Food Hub: $200
- Quad Biking, Landmark Tours and Dinner in Aburi: $218
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nicosia -Accra €3.34
Tours and Activities in Nicosia
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nicosia are as follows:
- FROM PAPHOS: Nicosia free time for shopping & sightseeing: $41
- Sacred Peaks & Tales: Troodos Mountain Private Tour: $1,302
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- Accra Guided City Tour Cultural and Historical Experience: $40
- Makola Market Walking Tour: $41
- Experience the Beauty, History and the Culture Of Accra in a Day: $45
- Accra City Day Tour Experience.: $48
- African Alcoholic Drinks Tasting Experience: $50
- 1 Day Accra City Tour: $51
- Ghanaian Food Tasting Experience with Music and Drinks: $54
- Ticket to Legacy Rhythm and Fire Show in Ghana: $60
- Accra Textiles and Fashion Tour: $60
- Accra Nightlife Tour: Experience Great Vibes & 2 Free drinks: $60
- Half-Day Private Tour of Nima Market with Pick Up: $65
- Accra Guided City Tour: $70
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNicosia -Accra €4.79
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nicosia and Accra, we can see that Accra is more expensive. And not only is Nicosia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nicosia 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 Nicosia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nicosia 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 Accra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Accra than you might in Nicosia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nicosia Expensive? and Is Accra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nicosia or Accra?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Nicosia. When comparing the sizes of Nicosia 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.