Which place is cheaper, Accra or Aswan?
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 Aswan or Accra?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Aswan 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: Aswan or Accra?
Aswan
Lounging along the Nile like Egyptian royalty is a fantasy for most world travelers. If you want to do it without the hustle and bustle of Cairo, there's always Aswan. This city in the south of Egypt is the smallest of the three major cities on the Nile. Located just below the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, Aswan's 275,00 people include a large portion of Nubians – mostly resettled from their flooded homeland.
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 Egypt, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Egypt, The Best 10-Day Tours in Ghana, and The Best Adventure Tours to Ghana.
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Aswan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAswan $31Accra $49
The average daily cost (per person) in Aswan is $31, while the average daily cost in Accra is $49. 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 Aswan and Accra in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAswan $10Accra $21
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAswan $20Accra $42
Compare Hotels in Aswan and Accra
Looking for a hotel in Aswan 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: Aswan Hotel Prices and Accra Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aswan $5.70Accra $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aswan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aswan:
- Private Airport Arrival/Departure One Way Transfer: $7.00
- Airport Arrival/Departure One Way Private Transfer: $7.00
- Private Airport Transfer in Aswan: $7.00
- Private transfer from/to Aswan train station: $7.00
- Arrival Transfer from Aswan Airport to Hotels or Nile Cruise in Aswan: $8.00
- Private transfer from Aswan to Aswan Airport: $8.00
- Aswan Airport Transfer To Hotel: $11
- Private Airport Transfer in Aswan: $13
- Aswan Airport Arrival Transfer: $16
- Aswan Airport Transfers: $18
- Aswan Airport Private Departure Transfer: $19
- Aswan Railway Station Private Arrival Transfer: $19
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Aswan or Accra?
Prices for flights to both Accra and Aswan 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 dayAswan $16Accra $18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aswan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aswan.
- Savor Nubian Cuisine: Lunch or Dinner in a Local Village: $50
- Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village: $51
- Nubian Dinner at Nubian Village: $60
- Private 3-Hour Nubian Party with Dinner and Pickup in Aswan: $77
- Aswan Sunset Dinner Cruise: $80
- Your Grandmothers Cooking Class In Aswan : $90
- Experience the Magic of Aswan in One Day Food Tour with Guide: $177
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aswan $9.77Accra $3.70
Typical Entertainment Prices in Aswan
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Aswan are as follows:
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Temple Kom Ombo for Two$1.26
Tours and Activities in Aswan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Aswan are as follows:
- Shared Half-Day tour of The Nubian Village: $10
- Felucca Nile Cruise in Aswan: $10
- Nubian Museum Tour: $15
- Private 2 Hour Guided Tour to Philae Temple from Aswan: $15
- Day Trip to Nubian Village with Camel Tour: $15
- Nubian Museum Magic: Private Tour in Aswan's Heart: $15
- Half Day Philae Temple and High-Dam Private Tour in Aswan: $18
- 2 Hours Tour in Philae Temple: $19
- Philae Temple Secrets: Private Aswan Adventure: $20
- Private Day tour to High Dam&Unfinished Obelisk&Philae From Aswan: $20
- Nubian Village Tour from Ancient Tombs to Botanical Beauty: $20
- Aswan full day tour phile temple unfinished obelisk high dam : $20
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAswan $1.12Accra $5.30
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aswan and Accra, we can see that Accra is more expensive. And not only is Aswan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Aswan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aswan 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 Accra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Accra than you might in Aswan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aswan Expensive? and Is Accra Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aswan or Accra?
Accra has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Aswan. When comparing the sizes of Aswan 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.
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.