Should you visit Lagos or Malaga?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Lagos and Malaga. 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.
Malaga
Malaga is a port city in the southern part of Spain. It is the 6th largest city in Spain and the southernmost large city in Europe. Malaga lies on the Mediterranean on the Costa del Sol, only 62 miles east of the Strait of Gibraltar, and 80 miles north of Africa. Malaga's history dates back about 2,800 years, which makes it one of the oldest cities in the world. The archaeological remains and monuments from the Phoenician, Roman, Arabic and Christian eras make the historic center of the city an "open museum", displaying its history of more than 3,000 years. Because of its important cultural infrastructure and the artistic heritage, Malaga has been nominated for the European Capital of Culture. Malaga's most important economic contributors include tourism, technology, and construction, but transportation and logistics are becoming increasingly important factors as well.
Which city is cheaper, Malaga 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 Malaga is €106. 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 Malaga 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.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €108 for a double occupancy room in Malaga.
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 Malaga is €25 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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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 (Portimão):
$58
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Transfer Praia da Luz - Alamos Golf (Portimão):
$62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Malaga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Malaga:
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Airport Private Transfer:
$72
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Arrival Private Transfer Business Car Malaga airport AGP to Malaga:
$26
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Arrival Private Transfer Business Car Malaga airport AGP to Marbella:
$62
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Arrival Private Transfer Luxury Van Malaga airport AGP to Malaga:
$30
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Arrival Private Transfer Luxury Van Malaga airport AGP to Marbella:
$92
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Departure Private Transfer Business Car Malaga City to Malaga airport AGP:
$26
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Departure Private Transfer Luxury Van Malaga City to Malaga airport AGP:
$30
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Departure Private Transfer Malaga Airport AGP to Seville Airport by Luxury Van:
$742
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Departure Private Transfer Malaga Airport AGP to Seville SVQ by Business Car:
$611
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Málaga Airport to Cádiz City - One Way:
$376
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Málaga Airport to Malaga City - One Way:
$46
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Malaga - Marbella Private Transfer:
$317
Is it cheaper to fly into Lagos or Malaga?
Prices for flights to both Malaga 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.
Malaga 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
Malaga €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 Malaga
Some typical examples of dining costs in Malaga are as follows:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Malaga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Malaga.
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Sardines Espetos Cooking Workshop:
$73
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Malaga Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience:
$86
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Sardines On Skewers Cooking Class in Malaga:
$111
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Malaga Sunset Cruise and Restaurant Dinner:
$112
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Málaga Swim Cruise with Tapas Dinner and Flamenco Show:
$128
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Malaga Catamaran Cruise with BBQ Lunch and Port Restaurant Dinner:
$146
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Malaga Market Visit and Cooking Class in Malaga Countryside House:
$149
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.
Malaga's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €25 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
Typical Entertainment prices in Malaga
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Malaga are as follows:
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Entrance to Castillos
€7.10
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Concert
€31
Tours and Activities in Malaga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Malaga are as follows:
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Alcazaba de Málaga and Teatro Romano Walking Tour in Spanish:
$4.98
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Skip the Line: Picasso's Birthplace Museum Entrance Ticket:
$4.98
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Walking Tour of Malaga's Historic Center:
$7.46
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Skip the Line: Centre Pompidou in Malaga Ticket:
$11
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Skip the Line: Museo Picasso Malaga Entrance Ticket:
$11
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Museo Carmen Thyssen de Malaga Entrance Ticket:
$12
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Skip the Line: Malaga Automobile and Fashion Museum Entrance Ticket:
$14
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1.5-Hour Roman Theater and Alcazaba Castle Walking Tour:
$16
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Skip-the-Line Malaga Cathedral Tickets with Tour:
$18
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Malaga Segway Castle Tour:
$22
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Adventure City Game with Augmented Reality:
$23
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Fast and Curious segway tour (30min):
$26
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 €18 on alcoholic beverages in Malaga 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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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 Malaga
Also in Malaga, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Malaga Nightlife - Pub Crawl Tour with Skip-the-line Club Access:
$26
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Frigiliana Small-Group Hike and Wine Tasting Tour from Malaga:
$49
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Muscatel Winery Tour and Wine Tastings from Malaga:
$75
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Malaga Tapas and Wine Tour:
$81
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Flamenco, Tapas and Wine Tour: BEST OF Málaga in one evening!:
$108
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Private Ronda Wine Tour with Tapas Including a Visit to Ronda:
$404
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Ronda Private Full Day Wine Tour with Tapas:
$406
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Malaga Shore Excursion: Panoramic Buggy Tour with Wine Tasting in a Historical Cellar:
$481
When comparing the travel costs between Lagos and Malaga, we can see that Malaga 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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