Should you visit Lagos or Funchal?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Lagos and Funchal. 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.
Funchal
Funchal is the capital city of the autonomous region of Madeira on the island of Madeira. The city is located to the south between the cities of Santa Cruz and Camara de Lobos. It is actually named for the fennel plant which grows liberally on the island. The city was most significant as a shipping center between the 15th and 17th centuries. Today it has a population of over 100,000 people and is, arguably, one of the most picturesque cities in Portugal. It's appeal as a tourist destination has made it the leading Portuguese port for cruise line dockings.
Which city is cheaper, Funchal 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 Funchal is €75. 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 Funchal 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 €82 in Funchal 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.
In Funchal travelers spend around €25 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
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Food
Meals for one day
Lagos €27
Funchal €25
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 Funchal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Funchal:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Funchal
For Funchal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Madeira Evening Tour with Dinner and Performance:
$44
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Madeira Nights Tour - Dinner and Show:
$45
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“Petiscos” cooking experience & Market Tour:
$70
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Madeira Sunset by 4x4 with Dinner from Funchal:
$70
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 Funchal than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €7.95 on transportation in Funchal on average per day.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lagos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lagos:
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Private Transfer: Lagos to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS):
$622
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Private Transfer: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Lagos:
$622
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Private Transfer Lisbon - Western Algarve:
$460
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Private Transfer Western Algarve - Lisbon:
$460
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Transfer From Lagos Algarve To Lisboa:
$249
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Private Transfer from Murtala Muhammed Airport-Lagos (LOS) to Lagos City:
$133
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Private Transfer from Lagos City to Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos (LOS):
$133
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Private Faro Airport Transfer to Lagos(5 to 8 passangers):
$118
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Private Transfer from Lagos to Faro (FAO) Airport:
$117
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Private Transfer from Gil Eannes Square to Faro (FAO) Airport:
$117
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Private Transfer from Santa Maria (Lagos) to Faro (FAO) Airport:
$117
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Private Transfer Lagos - Faro Airport:
$114
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Funchal
Also for Funchal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Funchal Private Transfers Service to Madeira Airport:
$22
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Funchal Shared Arrival Transfer:
$18
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Funchal Shared Departure Transfer:
$18
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Madeira Airport (FNC) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Funchal Hotels or Address):
$41
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Madeira Airport (FNC) Departure Transfer (Funchal Hotels to Madeira Airport):
$41
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Madeira Airport Private Transfers Service To Funchal:
$21
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Madeira Airport Round Trip Private Transfers Services:
$34
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Madeira Airport Round Trip Shuttle Transfers Service:
$19
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Madeira Funchal Airport FNC Arrival Private Transfer by Business Car:
$34
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Madeira Private Arrival Transfer:
$32
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Madeira Private Transfer: To/From Funchal Airport:
$18
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Madeira: Funchal Shared Transfer to or from Airport:
$11
Is it cheaper to fly into Lagos or Funchal?
Prices for flights to both Funchal 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 Funchal, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €12 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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Algarve: Full-Day Coastal Tour by SUV:
$62
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Algarve: Historic and Cultural Group Tour of West Algarve:
$43
Tours and Activities in Funchal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Funchal.
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Funchal Jesuits' College Tour:
$6.38
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3d Fun Art Museum Ticket:
$11
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Historical Walking Tour:
$15
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Wine and Sugar Walking Tour:
$16
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The Mysteries of Funchal Walking Tour:
$16
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Old Funchal Walking Tour:
$16
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Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Tour:
$17
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Câmara de Lobos Hop-On Hop-Off Tour:
$17
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Camara de Lobos and Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour:
$19
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São Tiago fortress tour:
$20
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Funchal Hop-On Hop-Off Tour 3 in 1:
$21
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Madeira Valley of the Nuns 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.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Funchal, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €13.
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Funchal
Also in Funchal, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Funchal City Tour with Madeira Wine Tasting:
$15
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Half Day Traditions and Enchanting Valleys - Eira do Serrado, Curral das Freiras, Monte, Madeira Wine Tasting:
$49
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Skywalk & Professional Wine Tasting and Vineyards Tour in Open Roof 4x4:
$60
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Shore Excursion: Private Madeira Tour & Wine Tasting:
$94
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Cabo Girão Skywalk+Vineyards+Wine Tasting Tour in Open Roof 4x4+Dolphin Watching:
$98
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Full-Day Madeira Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch:
$166
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Madeira wine tasting and sightseeing private tour from Funchal:
$534
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lagos and Funchal, we can see that Lagos is more expensive. And not only is Funchal much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Funchal would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Funchal 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 Lagos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lagos than you might in Funchal.
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