Which place is cheaper, Accra or Tallinn?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Tallinn or Accra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Tallinn 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: Tallinn or Accra?
Tallinn
Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, is located on the southern coast of the Gulf of Finland. It has a population of more than 430,000 people and is a charming, yet cosmopolitan place to visit. The Old Town is at the center of the city's tourism, and the beauty and architecture is very impressive. The city's close proximity to Helsinki makes it a popular day trip from Finland, but cheap plane flights have also encouraged visitors from around Europe to spend several days in this city. In particular, summer months can become quite crowded.
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 2-Week Tours from Tallinn, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Estonia, The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, and The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTallinn €95Accra €35
The average daily cost (per person) in Tallinn is €95, while the average daily cost in Accra is €35. 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 Tallinn and Accra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTallinn €47Accra €18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTallinn €94Accra €36
Compare Hotels in Tallinn and Accra
Looking for a hotel in Tallinn 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: Tallinn Hotel Prices and Accra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tallinn €12Accra €15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Tallinn
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Tallinn:
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Tram Around Town for Two€1.66
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tallinn
Also for Tallinn, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Tallinn hotels to Tallinn Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $16
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Airport(TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port: $16
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn Airport(TLL): $16
- Private Transfer from Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels : $16
- Tallinn Airport (TLL) to Tallinn Cruise Port - Round-Trip Privat Transfer: $33
- Tallinn Cruise Port to Tallinn hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $33
- Arrival private transfer from Tallinn Airport or Port to Tallinn by Luxury Van: $41
- Departure private transfer from Tallinn to Tallinn TLL Airport by Luxury Van: $41
- Private Airport Transfer: $43
- Talinn Airport and City Private Transfer: $44
- Highlights Shore Excursion with Return Transfer: $48
- Airport Transfer Service: $48
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 Tallinn or Accra?
Prices for flights to both Accra and Tallinn 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 dayTallinn €36Accra €8.85
Typical Food Prices in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two€7.68
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Dessert€1.15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (2-course meal): $56
- Tallinn TV Tower evening dinner (3-course meal): $64
- Tallinn Russian Dinner: $84
- Tallinn Food Tour: $116
- Tallinn 3-Hour Estonian Food Tour: $127
- Tallinn Food Tour with Round-trip Transfer Port-City: $137
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.Tallinn €5.63Accra €3.17
Tours and Activities in Tallinn
For Tallinn, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.45
- Tallinn Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $7.00
- Aegna Island: Self-Guided Discovery Tour: $8.60
- Tales of Reval Smartphone App Self-Guided GPS Walking Tour: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Tour to the Paljassaare Special Protection Area: $14
- Terrific Tallinn Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Self-Guided Tour to Most Instagrammable Places in Tallinn: $15
- Virtual Time Travel Experience VR Tallinn 1939/44 I: $16
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 dayTallinn €15Accra €4.54
Sample the Local Flavors in Tallinn
Also in Tallinn, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Mad Monk’s Pub Crawl Tallinn: $22
- Tallinn Pub Crawl (Ex The Epic Bar Crawl): $27
- Tallinn Exclusive Pub & Bar Crawl - Free Drinks, Local Guide: $42
- Tallinn Brewery Fiesta: $72
- Tallinn Guided Bar Crawl: $124
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tallinn and Accra, we can see that Tallinn is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tallinn 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 Tallinn would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tallinn 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 Tallinn Expensive? and Is Accra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tallinn or Accra?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Tallinn. When comparing the sizes of Tallinn 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 Tallinn or Accra?
Tallinn 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 Tallinn or Accra in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Tallinn as well as Accra. The summer months attract visitors to Tallinn because of the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.
Tallinn is much colder than Accra in the summer. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 17°C (62°F) in July, and Accra fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
Tallinn usually gets less rain in July than Accra. Tallinn gets 79 mm (3.1 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 JulyTallinn 17°C (62°F)Accra 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Accra in the Autumn?
Both Accra and Tallinn are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Tallinn this time of year. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Tallinn is much colder than Accra. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Tallinn in October average around 7°C (44°F), and Accra averages at about 26°C (79°F).
In October, Tallinn usually receives more rain than Accra. Tallinn gets 70 mm (2.8 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 OctoberTallinn 7°C (44°F)Accra 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Accra in the Winter?
Both Accra and Tallinn during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Tallinn for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Tallinn. In January, Tallinn is generally much colder than Accra. Daily temperatures in Tallinn average around -5°C (22°F), and Accra fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
Tallinn usually gets more rain in January than Accra. Tallinn 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 JanuaryTallinn -5°C (22°F)Accra 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Tallinn or Accra in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Tallinn and Accra. Many visitors come to Tallinn in the spring for the natural beauty. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Tallinn can get quite cold in the spring. Tallinn is much colder than Accra in the spring. The daily temperature in Tallinn averages around 4°C (39°F) in April, and Accra fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
Accra receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Tallinn usually receives less rain than Accra. Tallinn gets 36 mm (1.4 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 AprilTallinn 4°C (39°F)Accra 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Accra and Tallinn
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (22°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | -6°C (22°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | -2°C (29°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 4°C (39°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| May | 10°C (50°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (58°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (52°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 7°C (44°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (34°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Dec | -3°C (27°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
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