Which place is cheaper, Saint George's or Accra?
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 Accra or Saint George's?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or Saint George's, 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: Accra or Saint George's?
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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Accra Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAccra $49Saint George's $291
The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $49, while the average daily cost in Saint George's is $291. 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 Accra and Saint George's in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAccra $21Saint George's $175
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAccra $42Saint George's $350
Compare Hotels in Accra and Saint George's
Looking for a hotel in Accra or Saint George's? 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.Accra $18Saint George's $9.99
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: $77
- Private Airport Transfer to from ACC Kotoka by Business Car: $80
- Airport & City Transfers: $100
- Aburi Gardens Transfers: $187
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Saint George's
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint George's:
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Taxi From Airport$30
Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Saint George's?
Prices for flights to both Saint George's and Accra 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 dayAccra $18Saint George's $93
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Accra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Accra.
- Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $25
- Local Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra to help support wellness community center: $45
- Ghana Jollof Cooking Class with Bottomless Wine : $80
- Accra Makola Market Food Tour With Full Lunch: $82
- Home Cooking Class by Auntie K: $89
- Culinary for Social Change-Cooking Class : $90
- Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Class in Accra: $90
- Authentic Ghanaian Cooking Lessons and Take Out Services.: $100
- Hands-On Cooking Class With Local Market Tour Option : $130
- Accra Ghana Private Food and Cooking Class: $130
- Fulani Dinner Experience: $150
- Quad Biking, Landmark Tours and Dinner in Aburi: $218
Typical Food Prices in Saint George's
For Saint George's, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Ginger Bun$0.56
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Accra $3.70Saint George's $69
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- 1 Day Accra City Tour: $100
- Accra Luxury Beachfront Experience : $81
- Accra Nightlife Experience: $150
- Accra Private Surfing Experience with Pick Up: $250
- Accra to Cape Coast Tour (Slave Castles and Kakum Park): $220
- Cape Coast Elmina Kakum Park Private Day Tour: $200
- Cape Coast Root ,History, & Active Adventure tour: $174
- Ghana Chocolate Tasting Experience : $180
- 2 Days Exciting Accra and Cape Coast City Tour: $250
- 2-day Tour of Downtown Accra: $216
- 3.5 Hours Private City Tour of Accra: $120
- A day tour of Accra : $150
Typical Entertainment Prices in Saint George's
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Saint George's's activities, tours, and tickets:
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9 Holes of Golf$22
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Evening Sailing Trip$15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAccra $5.30Saint George's $23
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Accra and Saint George's, we can see that Saint George's is more expensive. And not only is Accra much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Accra is in Africa and Saint George's is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Saint George's would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint George's 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 Accra Expensive? and Is Saint George's Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Accra or Saint George's?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 260 times larger than the population of Saint George's. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Saint George's, 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.