Which place is cheaper, Accra or Vilnius?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Vilnius 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 Vilnius 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: Vilnius or Accra?
Vilnius
Vilnius is the capital and largest city in the country of Lithuania. It has a population of more than 500,000 residents and is located in the valley between the Neris River and the Vilnia River in the southeastern part of the country. Visitors come to the city for its beautiful Old Town, impressive architecture, and fascinating culture. In 2009 it was named the European Capital of Culture along with the city of Linz, in Austria.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vilnius, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Lithuania, The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, and The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayVilnius €94Accra €35
The average daily cost (per person) in Vilnius is €94, 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 Vilnius and Accra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personVilnius €42Accra €18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomVilnius €84Accra €36
Compare Hotels in Vilnius and Accra
Looking for a hotel in Vilnius 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: Vilnius Hotel Prices and Accra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Vilnius €8.30Accra €15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vilnius
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Vilnius:
- Airport Bus Transfer to/from Central Bus Station: $3.23
- Riga: Bus Transfer to/from Vilnius: $20
- Vilnius Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Riga: $24
- Private Vilnius Airport Arrival Transfer: $27
- Vilnius Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Warsaw: $36
- Arrival Transfer from Vilnius VNO Airport to Vilnius by Minivan: $46
- Vilnius Airport Transfer: $52
- Vilnius Airport (VNO): Bus Transfer to/from Gdansk: $52
- Vilnius Private 1-Way Airport Transfer: $54
- Jewish Heritage Sites Private Tour with Transfer: $215
- Hot Air Balloon Ride with Hotel Transfer: $215
- Transfer from Kaunas Airport to Vilnius: $215
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 Vilnius or Accra?
Prices for flights to both Accra and Vilnius 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 dayVilnius €40Accra €8.85
Typical Food Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of dining costs in Vilnius are as follows:
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Dinner for Two€13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vilnius
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Vilnius.
- Private National Dinner with Folk Show: $60
- Dinner in local family: $74
- Flavors of Vilnius - Private Walking Food Tour: $191
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.Vilnius €9.72Accra €3.17
Typical Entertainment Prices in Vilnius
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Vilnius are as follows:
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Walking Tour€5.79
Tours and Activities in Vilnius
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Vilnius are as follows:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.46
- Vilnius Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.56
- Secrets of Old Vilnius Smartphone App GPS Audio Walking Tour: $7.50
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Skip the Line: Europos Parkas, Open-Air Museum Ticket Vilnius, Lithuania: $12
- Vibrant Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour: $14
- Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius: $19
- Regular walking tour of Soviet Vilnius: $19
- Private Europos Parkas Tour with Entrance Ticket: $19
- Regular walking tour of Jewish Vilnius: $19
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
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayVilnius €6.38Accra €4.54
Typical Alcohol Prices in Vilnius
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Vilnius from other travelers:
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Beer€4.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Vilnius
Also in Vilnius, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Beer degustation at Bear & Boar Brewery Taproom: $43
- Vilnius Private Pub & Bar Crawl Tour & Hidden Gems: $46
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Vilnius and Accra, we can see that Vilnius is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Vilnius 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 Vilnius would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vilnius 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 Vilnius Expensive? and Is Accra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Vilnius or Accra?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Vilnius. When comparing the sizes of Vilnius 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 Vilnius or Accra?
Vilnius 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 Vilnius or Accra in the Summer?
Both Accra and Vilnius are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Vilnius in the summer for the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Vilnius is cooler than Accra in the summer. The daily temperature in Vilnius averages around 18°C (65°F) in July, and Accra fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
In July, Vilnius usually receives less rain than Accra. Vilnius gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Accra receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyVilnius 18°C (65°F)Accra 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Accra in the Autumn?
Both Accra and Vilnius during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Vilnius for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.
In the autumn, Vilnius is much colder than Accra. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Vilnius in October average around 8°C (46°F), and Accra averages at about 26°C (79°F).
Vilnius usually gets more rain in October than Accra. Vilnius gets 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Accra receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberVilnius 8°C (46°F)Accra 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Accra in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Vilnius and Accra. The winter months attract visitors to Vilnius because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
The weather in Vilnius can be very cold. In January, Vilnius is generally much colder than Accra. Daily temperatures in Vilnius average around -5°C (23°F), and Accra fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
In January, Vilnius usually receives more rain than Accra. Vilnius gets 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Accra receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryVilnius -5°C (23°F)Accra 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Vilnius or Accra in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Vilnius as well as Accra. The natural beauty are the main draw to Vilnius this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.
Vilnius is much colder than Accra in the spring. The daily temperature in Vilnius averages around 7°C (45°F) in April, and Accra fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite rainy in Accra. Vilnius usually gets less rain in April than Accra. Vilnius gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Accra receives 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilVilnius 7°C (45°F)Accra 28°C (82°F)
Typical Weather for Accra and Vilnius
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -5°C (23°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | -4°C (26°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (33°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 7°C (45°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
| Jul | 18°C (65°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (56°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 2°C (36°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Dec | -2°C (29°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
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