Destination comparison
Ghana vs Kenya
For your current travel profile, Ghana gives you approximately 14 days more travel on a $5,000 budget.
Side-by-side economics
Computed from the Travel Runway engine — green marks the better value per row.
| Metric | Ghana | Kenya | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily backpacker burn | $46 | $53 | Ghana |
| Monthly cost (backpacker) | $1,404 | $1,613 | Ghana |
| $1,000 runway | 22 days | 19 days | Ghana |
| $5,000 runway | ~4 months | ~3 months | Ghana |
| Dorm bed / night | $15 | $15 | Even |
| 3 budget meals | $9 | $15 | Ghana |
| Local transport / day | $5 | $8 | Ghana |
| Intercity move | $18 | $18 | Even |
| Activities / day | $8 | $8 | Even |
| Visa-free days (US) | 0 | 90 | Kenya |
| WiFi / remote work | 3/5 | 3/5 | Even |
| Safety | 3/5 | 3/5 | Even |
| Runway Momentum | 100 | -100 | Ghana |
| Go Now score | 74 | 45 | Ghana |
Daily cost at a glance
Side-by-side daily costs — shorter bars mean cheaper for that category.
- Ghana
- Kenya
Ghana
A vibrant West African nation known for its rich history, coastal beauty, and welcoming culture, currently requiring advance visas for US citizens.
Backpacker burn: $46/day · 22 days on $1,000
Full Ghana guide →
Kenya
A diverse East African destination offering world-class wildlife safaris and vibrant urban culture, requiring caution due to regional security risks.
Backpacker burn: $53/day · 19 days on $1,000
Full Kenya guide →
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