Should you visit Lagos or Cordoba?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Lagos and Cordoba. We鈥檒l 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.
Cordoba
Cordoba is a Spanish city located in the southern province of Andalusia. With a culture embedded in Islamic heritage, the city is home to many architectural gems, the most significant being La Mezquita. Andaluc韆's major river, the Guadalquivir, flows just below the Mezquita, and the riverfront streets are bustling with lively restaurants and bars. Other popular centers of activity include the Jewish Quarter, Muslim Quarter, and the Old City.
Which city is cheaper, Cordoba 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 Cordoba is €102. 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 Cordoba 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 Cordoba is €108. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
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.
Cordoba 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.
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Food
Meals for one day
Lagos €27
Cordoba €27
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 Cordoba
Some typical examples of dining costs in Cordoba are as follows:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cordoba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cordoba.
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Cordoba Spanish Cooking Class & Market Tour:
$118
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.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €22 per day to get around in Cordoba.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lagos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lagos:
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Lagos Shared Departure Transfer to Faro:
$26
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Transfer Lagos - Boavista Golf (Lagos):
$40
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Transfer Praia da Luz - Boavista Golf (Lagos):
$40
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Transfer Lagos - Alto Golf Pestana (Alvor):
$44
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Transfer Praia da Luz - Alto Golf Pestana (Alvor):
$44
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Faro Shared Transfer to or from Lagos:
$45
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Faro Private Transfer to or from Lagos:
$51
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Airport Transfer One Way:
$53
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Private Transfer Lagos Airport LOG to Ikeja-Ikoyi-Victoria Island - Business Car:
$58
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Private Transfer Ikeja-Ikoyi-Victoria Island to Lagos Airport LOG - Business Car:
$58
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Transfer Lagos - Alamos Golf (Portim茫o):
$58
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Transfer Praia da Luz - Alamos Golf (Portim茫o):
$62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cordoba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cordoba:
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Cordoba Private Arrival Transfer:
$100
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Cordoba Private Departure Transfer:
$100
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Cordoba to Granada Private Transfer:
$275
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Cordoba to Seville Private Transfer:
$444
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Private Transfer IN or OUT in Upscale Vehicle with Professional Driver:
$100
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Private Airport Transfer: Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport (COR):
$19
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Private Transfer from C贸rdoba to Malaga (AGP) Airport:
$336
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Private Transfer: Cordoba to C贸rdoba Airport (ODB):
$622
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Private Transfer: C贸rdoba Airport (ODB) to Cordoba:
$622
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Private transfer from/to Cordoba to/from Malaga:
$261
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Private transfer in Cordoba from Airport or Train Station:
$75
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Transfer in Private Car from Cordoba to Ingeniero Ambrosio Taravella Airport-COR:
$14
Is it cheaper to fly into Lagos or Cordoba?
Prices for flights to both Cordoba 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.
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.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €20 per person, per day in Cordoba. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
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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Tour to go inside the Ponta da Piedade Caves/Grottos and see the beaches - Lagos:
$22
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Lagos Zoo Admission Ticket:
$22
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Ponta da Piedade Cruise to Caves and Beaches with Local Guide:
$25
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Ponta da Piedade Grotto Tour in Lagos, Algarve:
$25
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Ponta da Piedade Sunset Tour in Lagos, Algarve:
$31
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Coast Cruise Trip to Ponta da Piedade from Lagos:
$31
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Sailing cave tour Ponta da Piedade Lagos:
$31
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Fast Adventure to the Benagil Caves on a Speedboat - Starting at Lagos:
$37
Typical Entertainment prices in Cordoba
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Cordoba are as follows:
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Garden Entrance Fee
€6.00
Tours and Activities in Cordoba
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cordoba are as follows:
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Private Walking Tour of the Patios of San Basilio in Cordoba:
$12
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Cordoba Jewish Quartier Guided Tour:
$15
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Patios of Cordoba Festival Tour:
$15
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Guided Tour of Medina Azahara at Night:
$17
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Córdoba at Night 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour:
$18
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Alcazar Skip the Line Guided Tour:
$19
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Guided Tour to the Popular Patios of Cordoba:
$19
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Patios tour in Cordoba:
$19
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Alc谩zar Reyes Cristianos Guided Tour with Tickets & Priority Access:
$19
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Olive Oil tasting breakfast & Tour:
$19
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Patios of Cordoba Walking Tour in Spanish:
$20
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Cordoba Mosque & Jewish Quarter Walking Tour:
$21
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.
The average person spends about €30 on alcoholic beverages in Cordoba per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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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Small-Group Day Tour of Silves and Monchique with Wine Tasting:
$69
Sample the Local Flavors in Cordoba
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Cordoba:
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Evening Wine Tasting C贸rdoba:
$25
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Cordoba Mezquita Tour with Wine Tasting:
$35
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Wine Tasting and Olive Oil Experience in Cordoba:
$96
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C贸rdoba Rooftop Experience with Wine Tasting:
$107
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Wine Tour Privado - Calamuchita:
$130
When comparing the travel costs between Lagos and Cordoba, we can see that Cordoba is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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