Which place is cheaper, Accra or Tokyo?
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 Tokyo or Accra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Tokyo or Accra? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Tokyo or Accra?
Tokyo
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is by far the most populous city in the world with a staggering 37 million people. As a worldwide hub for technology and business, it hosts millions of visitors annually. But Tokyo is not just a place for business trips. With its incredible mixture of historical temples and shrines, remarkably beautiful parks, endless shopping malls, and genuinely wonderful people, Tokyo is a terrific place to visit and to explore.
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 in Japan, The Best Bicycle Tours in Japan, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, and The Best Safaris in Ghana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayTokyo $178Accra $51
The average daily cost (per person) in Tokyo is $178, while the average daily cost in Accra is $51. 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 Tokyo and Accra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTokyo $74Accra $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTokyo $148Accra $44
Compare Hotels in Tokyo and Accra
Looking for a hotel in Tokyo 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: Tokyo Hotel Prices and Accra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tokyo $17Accra $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Tokyo
Also for Tokyo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Haneda Airport to Tokyo 23Wards 18-45 seater Bus One Way Transfer: $6.47
- Private One-Way Transfer to/from Haneda Airport(HND): $25
- Hotel Transfer to/from Disneyland or DisneySea: $42
- Tokyo Private Transfer to Haneda Airport (HND): $52
- Tokyo Private Transfer From or To Haneda Airport (HND): $52
- Haneda Airport: 1-Way Shared Shuttle Transfer: $54
- Tokyo TeamLab Borderless Ticket with Optional Private Transfer: $57
- Tokyo Private Transfer From or To Tokyo Cruise Port: $58
- Private transfer from Central Tokyo to Disney Resort: $58
- Tokyo Disneyland/DisneySea: Private Transfer To/From Tokyo Hotels: $59
- Shared Arrival Transfer : Haneda Airport to Central Tokyo City: $62
- Shared Departure Transfer : Central Tokyo Hotel to Haneda Airport: $62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Accra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Accra:
- Kotoka Airport Exclusive Wheelchair Accessible Transfers!: $130
- Private Transfer from Kotoka Airport Accra Ghana (ACC) to Accra city: $115
- Arrival & Departure Airport Hotel Transfers: $70
- Private Accra Airport Transfer (ACC): Accra, other towns & cities: $60
- From Private Airport Transfer, Pickup & Drop-off Services: $40
- Private Accra Airport Transfer with Meet and Greet: $33
Is it cheaper to fly into Tokyo or Accra?
Prices for flights to both Accra and Tokyo 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 dayTokyo $63Accra $19
Typical Food Prices in Tokyo
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tokyo:
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Late Night Noodles$5.07
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Conveyor Belt Sushi Snack$5.07
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Meal at Airport$6.61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Tokyo
For Tokyo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market: Traditional Culture & Street Food Tour: $19
- Tokyo : Vintage, Music & Food Tour in Shimokitazawa with a Local: $23
- Asakusa: Senso-ji Sightseeing & Street Food Tour with Photos: $29
- Shibuya 7-Dishes vegetarian dinner at a Japanese izakaya: $29
- For First Time Visitor：Tsukiji Food Tour with Tokyo Travel Advice: $32
- Guided Tsukiji’s Local Food Tour: $32
- Ueno Private Walking Tour and Night Food Tour: $39
- Authentic Homestyle Japanese Cooking Class near Tokyo with Risa: $39
- Giant Sushi Cooking Class: Make a 1.5m Sushi Roll in Tokyo: $42
- Private Yanaka District Walking & Food Tour: $45
- Japanese Sushi Cooking Class: $49
- Traditional Matcha Making Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony in Tokyo: $50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- Accra Osu Night Market Food Tour with Akosua Serwaa: $80
- Ghana Jollof Cooking Class with Bottomless Wine: $80
- Accra Makola Market Food Tour With Full Lunch: $81
- 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
- Private Ghanaian Cooking Class at Accra's Premier Food Hub: $200
- Quad Biking, Landmark Tours and Dinner in Aburi: $216
- Food Tour in Accra: $286
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tokyo $66Accra $3.88
Tours and Activities in Tokyo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tokyo.
- Self-Guided Tour of Tokyo's Hidden Alleys: $1.12
- Tsukiji Fish Market Morning Tour Most Fresh Tuna Fish: $3.24
- Experience Japan’s Beloved Morning Exercise – Radio Taiso”!: $5.18
- Self Guided Podcast Tour Tokyo Akihabara's Electric Soul: $5.49
- Tokyo Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Mt Fuji/Lake Kawaguchi 1 day Private Bus Tour: $6.47
- Marunouchi Night Tour: History and Views: $6.47
- Tsukiji Market Early Morning Tour: $6.47
- Nihonbashi ultime Edo local Tour: $6.47
- Cross Roppongi Karaoke Nightclub Ticket (For Foreign): $6.76
- Podcast Tour Tokyo From Market to Sushi Masterpiece: $6.86
- Tokyo Fuji Art Museum Admission Ticket + Special Exhibition (when being held): $7.77
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- 1 Day Accra City Tour: $81
- 2-Day Accra & Cape Coast Tour: $300
- 2-day Tour of Downtown Accra: $216
- A Tour to Boti Falls: $220
- Aburi ATV - Quad Biking and Waterfall Private Tour: $270
- Aburi Botanic Gardens, Boti Falls,Umbrella Rock & Cocoa Farm Tour: $150
- Aburi Botanical Gardens and Asenema Waterfalls Day Tour: $165
- Aburi Gardens & Cocoa Tours: $190
- Aburi Gardens,First Ever Cocoa Farm & Waterfalls Day Adventure: $90
- Accra - Ada Aqua Safari - Friendly Tours: $230
- Accra City Day Tour-History,Culture,Markets&Independence Square: $40
- Accra City Experience in 4 Hours: $135
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTokyo $32Accra $5.56
Typical Alcohol Prices in Tokyo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Tokyo:
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Sake$3.80
Sample the Local Flavors in Tokyo
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Tokyo:
- Low-cost local pub & bar crawling: $32
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: Unique Japanese Drinks in Shimokitazawa: $34
- 3 Hours Pub Crawl Welcome Guided Tour in Shibuya: $35
- Tokyo Pub Crawl: Unique Japanese Drinks in Shimokitazawa: $36
- Tokyo Japanese Wine Tasting Experience (Not Sake) | Near Shibuya: $65
- Nikko Toshogu Shrine and Japanese Sake Brewery Day Tour: $84
- Tokyo Shinjuku Gay Bar Crawl with Drinks: $90
- Tokyo Sake Terroir Journey – Guided by Sake Brewery Professional: $91
- Tokyo's Oldest Sake Brewery and jump into historic town: $91
- Shinjuku Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local foods-: $104
- Shibuya Bar Crawl Tour -3 Drinks & Local Foods-: $104
- Private Sake Tasting at 300 Years Old Sake Brewery in Tokyo: $123
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tokyo and Accra, we can see that Tokyo is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tokyo is in Asia 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 Tokyo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tokyo 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 Tokyo Expensive? and Is Accra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tokyo or Accra?
Tokyo has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Accra. When comparing the sizes of Tokyo 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 Tokyo or Accra?
Tokyo 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 Tokyo or Accra in the Summer?
Both Accra and Tokyo during the summer are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Tokyo for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.
In July, Tokyo is generally around the same temperature as Accra. Daily temperatures in Tokyo average around 26°C (78°F), and Accra fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Tokyo. Tokyo usually gets more rain in July than Accra. Tokyo gets 127 mm (5 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 JulyTokyo 26°C (78°F)Accra 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Accra in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tokyo and Accra. Many visitors come to Tokyo in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Tokyo is cooler than Accra in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tokyo averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Accra fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
Tokyo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Tokyo usually receives more rain than Accra. Tokyo gets 165 mm (6.5 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 OctoberTokyo 18°C (64°F)Accra 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Accra in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tokyo as well as Accra. Most visitors come to Tokyo for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.
In the winter, Tokyo is much colder than Accra. Typically, the winter temperatures in Tokyo in January average around 5°C (42°F), and Accra averages at about 27°C (81°F).
Tokyo usually gets more rain in January than Accra. Tokyo 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 JanuaryTokyo 5°C (42°F)Accra 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Tokyo or Accra in the Spring?
Both Accra and Tokyo are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The spring months attract visitors to Tokyo because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Tokyo is generally much colder than Accra. Daily temperatures in Tokyo average around 14°C (58°F), and Accra fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Accra. It's quite rainy in Tokyo. In April, Tokyo usually receives around the same amount of rain as Accra. Tokyo gets 125 mm (4.9 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 AprilTokyo 14°C (58°F)Accra 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Accra and Tokyo
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 5°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 9°C (47°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 14°C (58°F) | 125 mm (4.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (71°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (74°F) | 180 mm (7.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Dec | 8°C (46°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
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