Should you visit Lagos or Costa de Prata?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Lagos and Costa de Prata. 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.
Costa de Prata
Costa de Prata is a region located on the Silver Coast of Portugal, an hour north of Lisbon. The area is known for its beautiful beaches, ancient architecture, and relaxed, welcoming, atmosphere. The area experiences gorgeous weather nearly all year round, with temperatures in the high 70's and 80's Fahrenheit from May-September. June-August sees the warmest ocean temperatures, making these the best months for swimming. Even during their winter, temperatures rarely dip below 60°F, although ocean temperatures drop, making swimming a bit colder.
Which city is cheaper, Costa de Prata 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 Costa de Prata is €121. 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 Costa de Prata 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.
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about €124 in Costa de Prata For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
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.
The average traveler spends about €35 per day in Costa de Prata for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Lagos €27
Costa de Prata €35
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
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.
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Costa de Prata than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €42 on transportation in Costa de Prata on average per day.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lagos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lagos:
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Transfer Praia da Luz - Boavista Golf (Lagos):
$40
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Transfer Praia da Luz - Balaia Golf (Albufeira):
$75
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Transfer Praia da Luz - Alto Golf Pestana (Alvor):
$44
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Transfer Praia da Luz - Alamos Golf (Portimão):
$62
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Transfer Lagos - Boavista Golf (Lagos):
$40
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Transfer Lagos - Balaia Golf (Albufeira):
$81
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Transfer Lagos - Alto Golf Pestana (Alvor):
$44
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Transfer Lagos - Alamos Golf (Portimão):
$58
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Transfer From Lagos Algarve To Lisboa:
$249
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Private Transfer: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Lagos:
$622
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Private Transfer: Lagos to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS):
$622
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Private Transfer from Santa Maria (Lagos) to Faro (FAO) Airport:
$117
Is it cheaper to fly into Lagos or Costa de Prata?
Prices for flights to both Costa de Prata 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.
Sightseeing expenses in Costa de Prata, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €10 per day, per person.
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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2-Day Lagos Adventures(Nature Park,Beach,Afrika Shrine,Malls,Museum,Club,& More):
$500
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2-Day Private Tour of the Suspended Lake of Ado Awaye from Lagos:
$412
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2-hour Kayak Tour of Ponta da Piedade Caves and Beaches:
$44
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4-Day Ikogosi Warmspring Tour from Lagos:
$978
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ALGARVE from Lisbon PRIVATE Tour - Lagos, Benagil and Marinha beach:
$311
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Abeokuta 2 Days Private Tour from Lagos:
$390
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Adventure to Olumo Rock:
$154
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Adventurous Lagos Tour By Bus:
$557
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Algarve Coastline Walking Tour: The Path of Dona Ana:
$49
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All Inclusive Nigeria Historical & Cultural Tour:
$2,077
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Benin City Day Tour, Nigeria:
$1,630
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.
Typically, people visiting Costa de Prata spend on average €6.50 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lagos and Costa de Prata, we can see that Costa de Prata 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 Costa de Prata would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Costa de Prata than you might in Lagos.
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