Which place is cheaper, Grand Cayman or Lisbon?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Lisbon or Grand Cayman?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Lisbon or Grand Cayman? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Lisbon or Grand Cayman?
Lisbon
Portugal's capital city of Lisbon continues to grow in popularity as a travel destination. The cultural scene has come to life in recent years and the city itself is stunningly beautiful. It sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and is made up of hills that create a dramatic and scenic layout. The city has many white-bleached limestone buildings, narrow alleyways, and a laidback charm that appeals to visitors.
Grand Cayman
When people think of the Cayman Islands, they typically think of offshore bank accounts and sunny, cruise ship ports. Grand Cayman has more to offer travelers than a playground for the wealthy or a short stopover for cruise passengers. This tropical island is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, it is a shopper's heaven, a center for global finance and an ideal vacation spot.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayLisbon €131Grand Cayman €200
The average daily cost (per person) in Lisbon is €131, while the average daily cost in Grand Cayman is €200. 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Lisbon and Grand Cayman in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLisbon €58Grand Cayman €139
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLisbon €116Grand Cayman €278
Compare Hotels in Lisbon and Grand Cayman
Looking for a hotel in Lisbon or Grand Cayman? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Lisbon Hotel Prices and Grand Cayman Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lisbon €24Grand Cayman €29
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lisbon
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Lisbon:
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Taxi Ride€6.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lisbon
Also for Lisbon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- sintra private luxury transfer to or from lisbon airport: $149
- mapeTOUR Transfers from Lisbon Airport to Lisbon: $82
- lisbon private luxury transfer to or from lisbon airport: $38
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Lisbon HTL-APT (LIS): $36
- Transfers from/to Lisbon Airport to: Fátima / Nazaré / Alcobaça..: $263
- Transfers - Aeroporto de Lisboa (Chegadas/Partidas): $43
- Transfer: Airport to where you want: $48
- Transfer to Six Senses Douro Valley from Lisbon: $440
- Transfer to Setubal (not Troia or Comporta) from Lisbon: $55
- Transfer to Porto from Lisbon: $369
- Transfer to Lisbon from Lisbon Airport: $48
- Transfer to Lamego from Lisbon: $223
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Grand Cayman
Also for Grand Cayman, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from George Town or 7 Mile to George Town Port: $54
- Private Transfer from George Town Port to Owen Roberts AirportGCM: $54
- Private Transfer from George Town Port to George Town or 7-Mile: $54
- Privat Transfer from Owen Roberts Airport GCM to George Town Port: $54
- George Town Port to Owen Roberts Airport (GCM) - Departure Private Transfer: $54
- George Town Port to George Town / 7-Mile Beach area -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $108
- George Town Cruise Port to George Town or 7-Mile Beach -Arrival Private Transfer: $54
- George Town / 7- Mile Beach area to George Town Port -Departure Private Transfer: $54
- Airport Transfers to North Side Accommodation (GCM Grand Cayman): $265
- Airport Transfer - Owen Roberts Intl Airport to GeorgeTown or Seven Mile Beach: $88
Is it cheaper to fly into Lisbon or Grand Cayman?
Prices for flights to both Grand Cayman and Lisbon 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
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Food Meals for one dayLisbon €42Grand Cayman €36
Typical Food Prices in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee€2.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Soirée Rivage - Sunset cruise with dinner and Party: $25
- Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon with Set Lunch or Dinner : $28
- Tapas Food Tour: $38
- Fado Show and Portuguese Dinner: $48
- Lisbon Food Tour: $53
- Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner: $54
- 2-Hour Pastel de Nata Cooking Class: $54
- Cooking Pastel de Nata with a glass of wine !: $54
- Legendary Beer Dinner: $54
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Lisbon: $55
- No Diet Club - Unique food tour in Lisbon with many Tastings: $62
- Original Morning Food Tour: $64
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lisbon €24Grand Cayman €38
Tours and Activities in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Óbidos - Nazaré - Mafra (National Palace of Mafra)Private tour from Lisbon: $217
- 2-Hour Night Sailing Tour in Lisbon with a Drink: $49
- Private Walking Tour - Wandering Around Lisbon: $93
- Private day tour Serra da Estrela cheese factory bread museum: $210
- Saint George Castle Guided Tour from Lisbon: $34
- Sintra or Cascais Half-day Private Tour - The real portuguese essence!: $120
- Street Art Walking Tour in Lisbon - Parque das Nações: $16
- The Heart of Lisbon- History & coffee experience: $66
- Évora & Arroiolos Small-Group Full Day Tour : $109
- Évora Tour: $164
- Évora Tour - Évora Town and Surroundings Private Tour: $244
- Évora Unveiled: A Half-Day Discovery| Premium Private Experience : $109
Tours and Activities in Grand Cayman
For Grand Cayman, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-stop Adventure: Stingray City and snorkeling at Cayman Reefs: $79
- Acquarius Stingray City and Snorkel Tours: $80
- Cayman Adventure: Starfish Point, Stingray City and Coral Gardens: $99
- Cayman Classic Food Tasting Walking Tour Shore Excursion : $159
- Cayman Crystal Caves Tour in Grand Cayman Island: $126
- Cayman's Classic Food Tasting & Cultural Experience: $179
- East End Activities and Tour in Grand Cayman: $158
- East Island Tour : $298
- Full Day Private Shore Tour in George Town from George Town Port: $278
- Full Day Private Shore Tour in George Town from George Town Port: $264
- Grand Cayman - Bioluminescent Bay Tour: $95
- Grand Cayman Cruise: Starfish Point, Stingray City, Coral Garden: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLisbon €18Grand Cayman €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Lisbon
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lisbon:
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots, & VIP Club Entry: $17
- Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks and VIP Club Entry: $18
- Pub Crawl Lisbon - 1 Hour of Unlimited Beer and Sangria and more!: $19
- 1-Hour Portuguese Wine Tasting Session: $20
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: $21
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Club Entry: $21
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: $22
- Lisbon Wild Pub Crawl : $22
- Private Bar Crawl in Lisbon: $22
- Pub Crawl Walking Tour with Shots and Drinking Games: $22
- Beer Tasting in a Classic Brewery: $27
- Pub Crawl Lisbon: $27
Typical Alcohol Prices in Grand Cayman
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Grand Cayman:
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Beer€4.63
Sample the Local Flavors in Grand Cayman
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Grand Cayman:
- Cayman Spirits Co. Distillery Tour Pass Ticket Only: $24
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lisbon and Grand Cayman, we can see that Grand Cayman is more expensive. And not only is Lisbon much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Lisbon is in Europe and Grand Cayman is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Lisbon would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lisbon 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 Grand Cayman would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Grand Cayman than you might in Lisbon.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lisbon Expensive? and Is Grand Cayman Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Lisbon or Grand Cayman?
Lisbon has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Grand Cayman. When comparing the sizes of Lisbon and Grand Cayman, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Lisbon or Grand Cayman?
Lisbon has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Grand Cayman experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Lisbon or Grand Cayman in the Summer?
Both Grand Cayman and Lisbon are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Lisbon for the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Grand Cayman because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Lisbon is cooler than Grand Cayman in the summer. The daily temperature in Lisbon averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Grand Cayman. In July, Lisbon usually receives less rain than Grand Cayman. Lisbon gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 179 mm (7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLisbon 23°C (73°F)Grand Cayman 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Lisbon or Grand Cayman in the Autumn?
Both Grand Cayman and Lisbon during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Lisbon because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Grand Cayman year-round.
In the autumn, Lisbon is cooler than Grand Cayman. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lisbon in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Grand Cayman averages at about 27°C (81°F).
Grand Cayman gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lisbon usually gets less rain in October than Grand Cayman. Lisbon gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLisbon 19°C (66°F)Grand Cayman 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Lisbon or Grand Cayman in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Lisbon and Grand Cayman. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Lisbon this time of year. Grand Cayman attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Lisbon is generally much colder than Grand Cayman. Daily temperatures in Lisbon average around 12°C (53°F), and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
Lisbon gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Lisbon usually receives more rain than Grand Cayman. Lisbon gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLisbon 12°C (53°F)Grand Cayman 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Lisbon or Grand Cayman in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Lisbon as well as Grand Cayman. Many travelers come to Lisbon for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Grand Cayman throughout the year.
Lisbon is much colder than Grand Cayman in the spring. The daily temperature in Lisbon averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Grand Cayman fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
Lisbon usually gets more rain in April than Grand Cayman. Lisbon gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Grand Cayman receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLisbon 16°C (60°F)Grand Cayman 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Grand Cayman and Lisbon
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 131 mm (5.1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 183 mm (7.2 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 179 mm (7 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 212 mm (8.3 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 141 mm (5.6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 25°C (78°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
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