Which place is cheaper, Santiago 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 Santiago?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Accra or Santiago, 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 Santiago?
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.
Santiago
Santiago is the capital city of Chile. It is centrally located in the long and narrow country, making it a good jumping off point to explore everywhere else. It's convenient location means that you can go skiing in the Andes one day, and hang out at the beach the next.
Santiago has a cool semi-arid climate that is similar to Mediterranean climates. The summers, which are between November and March, are warm and dry. The temperatures climb to around 95 degrees Fahrenheit. The winters, between June and August, are humid with cold mornings. The daily highs are around 55 degrees Fahrenheit and the lows stay a few degrees above freezing. Rain is more common in the winter months and the dry season is between December and March.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Chile, and The Best Luxury Tours to Chile.
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Accra Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAccra $49Santiago $150
The average daily cost (per person) in Accra is $49, while the average daily cost in Santiago is $150. 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 Santiago in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAccra $21Santiago $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAccra $42Santiago $218
Compare Hotels in Accra and Santiago
Looking for a hotel in Accra or Santiago? 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 and Santiago Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Accra $18Santiago $5.41
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 Santiago
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Santiago:
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Metro Ride$1.13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santiago
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Santiago:
- Santiago Airport (SCL) Private Transfer to Multiple Destinations: $18
- Santiago de Chile Airport Private Transfer: $25
- Official Transfer to Concha y Toro Winery: $27
- Private Santiago Airport to Santiago Transfer: $32
- Airport Private Transfer to/from Santiago de Chile: $40
- Transfer Santiago de Chile airport: $40
- Farellones Full Day Roundtrip Transfer: $40
- Private Transfer from Airport to Santiago, Chile : $43
- Santiago Int Airport (SCL) to Santiago - Arrival Private Transfer: $44
- Santiago to Santiago Airport (SCL) - Departure Private Transfer: $44
- Valle Nevado Ski Day Trip with Hotel Transfers: $45
- Transfer to Snowy Valley fullday for skiers : $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Accra or Santiago?
Prices for flights to both Santiago 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 $18Santiago $23
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 Santiago
Some typical examples of dining costs in Santiago are as follows:
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Empanada$1.88
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Hamburger$2.50
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Dinner$26
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santiago
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Santiago.
- Legacy Family Tour Lunch or Dinner Pairing 4 Strokes: $40
- Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $82
- 4-Hour Boozy Chilean Cooking Class in Santiago: $85
- Bali Hai Dinner & Show, Transport and Wine refill: $106
- Dinner Show in Bali Hai with Wine refill and transportation: $114
- Private Dinner & Chilean Folk Show with Transfers: $116
- Alyan Winery Sunset with Wine Tastings and Dinner: $117
- Private Market Tour and Traditional Chilean Cooking Class in a Local Home: $122
- San Cristobal Hill Night Tour with Dinner Show: $129
- Bali Hai Polynesian Dinner Show with Transfer: $130
- Private Night City Tour with San Cristobal Hill And Dinner Show: $181
- Santiago Chilean and Peruvian Cooking Class with a Local Carol: $184
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Accra $3.70Santiago $47
Tours and Activities in Accra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Accra are as follows:
- Makola Market Walking Tour: $41
- African Alcoholic Drinks Tasting Experience: $50
- Accra Guided City Tour Experience: $60
- Experience the Beauty, History and the Culture Of Accra in a Day: $65
- Half-Day Private Tour of Nima Market with Pick Up: $65
- Accra Explored: A Full-Day Private City Tour for Culture Seekers : $80
- Malabu Guided Tour: $80
- Accra City Tour Experience: $80
- Accra Luxury Beachfront Experience : $81
- Western Used Cloth & African print Market in Accra Tour: $85
- Private Makola Market & Art Centre Sightseeing & Shopping : $85
- Half Day Fantasy Coffins and Art Tour in Accra.: $90
Tours and Activities in Santiago
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Santiago are as follows:
- Official Tour of the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santiago: $9.00
- Santiago Cathedral's Bell Tower Official Tour: $9.00
- Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino Admission Ticket: $17
- A historical tour of Santiago, Chile: $18
- Cable Car Admission Ticket: $18
- Santiago City Tour: Living History and Local Food Tasting: $20
- Guided City Tour through the historic center of Santiago: $23
- Private Guided Walking Tour of the City Center: $24
- Yungay, Memory, Art, and Neighborhood Walking Tour: $25
- Guided Walking Tour of the Historical Old Town: $25
- A Fabulous Walking tour by the Old Santiago of Chile -small group: $25
- Santiago : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $26
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAccra $5.30Santiago $8.40
Sample the Local Flavors in Santiago
Also in Santiago, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ludwig's Original Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entry: $34
- Viña del Mar, Valparaiso, with Wine Tasting: $60
- Undurraga Winery Tour with Entry and Wine Tasting: $63
- Undurraga Wine tour: $70
- Half Day Trip to Undurraga Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $70
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with Casablanca Wine Tasting: $79
- Valparaiso Port and Viña del Mar with wine tasting in Casablanca: $79
- Inca Lagoon and Vineyard Visit with Wine Tasting: $80
- Half Day Trip to Cousiño Macul Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
- Half Day Trip to Concha y Toro Vineyard from Santiago - Wine Tasting Included: $87
- Maipo Valley Wine Tour with 4 vineyards from Santiago.: $89
- Kross Brewery Tour: A Craft Beer Tasting Experience: $93
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Accra and Santiago, we can see that Santiago 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 Santiago is in South America, 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 Santiago would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santiago 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 Santiago Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Accra or Santiago?
Santiago has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Accra. When comparing the sizes of Accra and Santiago, 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 Accra or Santiago?
Santiago 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 Accra or Santiago in the Summer?
Both Santiago and Accra are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Accra throughout the year.
Accra is a little warmer than Santiago in the summer. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Santiago fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
In July, Accra usually receives more rain than Santiagoin January. Accra gets 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAccra 25°C (77°F)Santiago 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Accra or Santiago in the Autumn?
Both Santiago and Accra during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Accra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the autumn, Accra is much warmer than Santiago. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Accra in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Santiago averages at about 15°C (59°F)in April.
Accra usually gets more rain in October than Santiagoin April. Accra gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilAccra 26°C (79°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Accra or Santiago in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Accra and Santiago. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Accra year-round.
In January, Accra is generally much warmer than Santiagoin July. Daily temperatures in Accra average around 27°C (81°F), and Santiago fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
In January, Accra usually receives less rain than Santiagoin July. Accra gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyAccra 27°C (81°F)Santiago 9°C (48°F)
Should I visit Accra or Santiago in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Accra as well as Santiago. Accra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Accra is much warmer than Santiago in the spring. The daily temperature in Accra averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Santiago fluctuates around 15°C (59°F)in October.
Accra receives a lot of rain in the spring. Accra usually gets more rain in April than Santiagoin October. Accra gets 117 mm (4.6 in) of rain, while Santiago receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberAccra 28°C (82°F)Santiago 15°C (59°F)
Typical Weather for Santiago and Accra
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| May | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 26°C (79°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (81°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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