Should you visit Lagos or Amalfi?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Lagos and Amalfi. 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. So, let's dig into it.
Lagos
A coastal town in the south of Portugal, Lagos is known for its old world charm, plummeting cliffs, and Atlantic beaches. Many come to enjoy a full range of activities from beach-going and watersports to exploring cobbled streets lined with options for shopping and dining. Historic churches and castles add to the charm, as well as a clifftop lighthouse showing the way to Lagos for ships at sea.
Amalfi
The town of Amalfi is at the heart of the Amalfi Coast, a region of Italy known for dramatic coastline, ritzy hotels, delicious food, and warm weather. Amalfi was the capital of a small republic in the middle ages known as the Duchy of Amalfi, when it dominated the seas by trade and power. Later, in the early 20th century, the town and the region became known as a place where wealthy travelers would spend their vacations.
Which city is cheaper, Amalfi or Lagos?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Lagos is €94, while the average daily cost in Amalfi is €161. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Lagos and Amalfi in more detail.
Accommodation
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €98 for a double occupancy room in Lagos.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Amalfi is €158. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Local Transportation
The cost of a taxi ride in Lagos is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent €25 per person, per day, on local transportation in Lagos.
The average price of local transportation around Amalfi is €53 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lagos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lagos:
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Airport Transfer One Way:
$53
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Airport Transfer Service One way:
$69
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Faro Private Transfer to or from Lagos:
$51
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Faro Shared Transfer to or from Lagos:
$45
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Lagos Private Transfer to Faro:
$68
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Lagos Shared Departure Transfer to Faro:
$26
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Private Faro Airport Transfer to Lagos(5 to 8 passangers):
$118
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Private Transfer Ikeja-Ikoyi-Victoria Island to Lagos Airport LOG - Business Car:
$58
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Private Transfer Lagos - Faro Airport:
$114
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Private Transfer Lagos Airport LOG to Ikeja-Ikoyi-Victoria Island - Business Car:
$58
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Private Transfer Lisbon - Western Algarve:
$460
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Private Transfer Western Algarve - Lisbon:
$460
Typical Local Transportation prices in Amalfi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amalfi:
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Bus
€4.00
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Train to Naples
€14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amalfi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amalfi:
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Amalfi - Fiumucino Rome Airport (FCO) / Private Departure Car Transfer:
$330
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Amalfi - Fiumucino Rome Airport (FCO) / Private Departure Van Transfer:
$187
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Amalfi - Napoli Airport (NAP) / Private Departure Car Transfer:
$112
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Amalfi - Napoli Airport (NAP) / Private Departure Van Transfer:
$61
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Amalfi – Rome / Private Car Transfer:
$330
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Amalfi – Rome / Private Van Transfer:
$187
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Naples International Airport Private Transfer:
$134
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Fiumicino FCO Airport or viceversa:
$610
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Door-To-Door Private Transfer Amalfi to Rome or viceversa:
$610
Is it cheaper to fly into Lagos or Amalfi?
Prices for flights to both Amalfi and Lagos 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
Lagos food costs typically run travelers around €27 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
On average, meal and food prices in Amalfi cost around €50 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around €20.
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Food
Meals for one day
Lagos €27
Amalfi €50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lagos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lagos.
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Dinner + Jazz At The Metaphor in Lagos:
$80
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Classic Food Tour - Lagos:
$93
Typical Food prices in Amalfi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amalfi:
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Dinner
€35
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Snacks
€4.00
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Bread
€1.00
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Dinner
€41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amalfi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amalfi.
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Lunch or dinner with an Italian family with cooking demo and wines - Amalfi:
$106
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Amalfi Coast and Food Tour: from Farm to Table:
$167
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Private cooking class at a local's home with lunch or dinner in Amalfi:
$180
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Amalfi Coast Cooking Class in Organic Farm:
$193
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Market visit and cooking class with lunch or dinner at a local's home in Amalfi:
$235
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Cooking Class Plus Wine Tasting Experience:
$597
Entertainment
Entertainment and activities in Lagos typically cost an average of €21 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Amalfi's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €21 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Lagos
Here are a few actual costs in Lagos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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2 Hour Lagos Historical Tour:
$14
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Brodie's Historical and Fun Lagos Walking Tour:
$19
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Grotto tour Ponta da Piedade Lagos:
$19
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Lagos Walking Tour with Local Historian:
$19
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Lagos Zoo Entrance Ticket:
$21
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Explore Ponta da Piedade on a Boat Tour:
$21
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Lagos Zoo Admission Ticket:
$22
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Tour to go inside the Ponta da Piedade Caves/Grottos and see the beaches - Lagos:
$22
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Ponta da Piedade Boat Tour with Local Guide:
$23
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Ponta da Piedade Grotto Tour in Lagos, Algarve:
$25
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Ponta da Piedade Cruise to Caves and Beaches with Local Guide:
$25
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Ponta da Piedade: 2-Hour Boat Cruise:
$29
Tours and Activities in Amalfi
Here are a few actual costs in Amalfi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Sorrento: Sant'Antonino Church & Marina Grande Walking Tour:
$40
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Running tour:
$40
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Amalfi lemon tour:
$44
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Amalfi Lemon Tour Experience:
$59
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Pompeii and Villa Dei Misteri Ruin Tour from Amalfi Coast Towns:
$66
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Amalfi Coast Kayak Tour along Arches, Beaches and Sea Caves:
$73
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Sorrento: Full-Day Positano, Amalfi and Ravello Boat Tour:
$74
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From Naples: Group Day Tour to Positano, Amalfi and Ravello:
$85
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From Naples: Group Tour to Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi:
$85
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Small Group Tour to Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello:
$86
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From Sorrento: Amalfi Coast Small Group Tour by Minivan:
$91
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Naples: Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello Tour on a Luxury Bus:
$95
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Lagos may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €5.43 per day on alcoholic beverages.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Amalfi may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €16 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Lagos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lagos:
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Algarve Wine Tour in a VW T2 Van:
$57
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Algarve: Jeep Safari with Distillery Visit & Lunch:
$65
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Small-Group Day Tour of Silves and Monchique with Wine Tasting:
$69
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Silves, Caldas and Monchique Wine Tasting: Full Day Tour:
$74
Typical Alcohol prices in Amalfi
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Amalfi from other travelers:
Sample the Local Flavors in Amalfi
Also in Amalfi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Private Irpinia Wine Tour from Naples & Amalfi Coast:
$256
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Mount Vesuvius & Wine Tasting with Lunch Private Tour:
$287
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Mount Vesuvius & Wine Tasting with Lunch Private Tour from Amalfi Coast:
$287
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Pompei Archeological site and Wine tasting Experience:
$303
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Wine Tour Experience for Family or friend's group:
$311
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lagos and Amalfi, we can see that Amalfi is more expensive. And not only is Lagos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lagos would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lagos 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 Amalfi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amalfi than you might in Lagos.
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