Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Malaga?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Malaga or Nassau?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Malaga and Nassau. 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, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Malaga or Nassau?
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.
Nassau
There are few vacation destinations more famous than the Bahamian city of Nassau. This capital city is full of laid back locals, relaxed tourists and the iconic pastel pink government houses.
As the largest city in the Bahamas, Nassau can hold plenty of people. Not only are there hundreds of tourists on any given day, the city is also home to 260,000 people – that is 80 percent of the Bahamas' total population.
Founded around 1650, Nassau's location made it a great spot on the trade route. So great, in fact, that it also became a popular destination for pirates – including the infamous Blackbeard.
Pack light because it's going to be pretty steamy in Nassau. The climate is essentially identical to southern Florida. It is warm and humid all year with the occasional cold snap in the winter.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid, The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMalaga €165Nassau €193
The average daily cost (per person) in Malaga is €165, while the average daily cost in Nassau is €193. 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 Malaga and Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMalaga €75Nassau €92
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMalaga €150Nassau €184
Compare Hotels in Malaga and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Malaga or Nassau? 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: Malaga Hotel Prices and Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Malaga €31Nassau €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Malaga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Malaga:
- Transfer from Malaga City Center to Malaga Airport (AGP): $34
- Malaga Airport (Costa del Sol) Private Departure Transfer: $50
- Benalmadena: AGP Airport to Downtown|Hotels Private Transfer: $51
- Private Transfer from Malaga airport (AGP) to Malaga city: $52
- Arrival Transfer from Malaga airport AGP to Malaga City by Sedan: $55
- Private Transfer from Malaga Cruise Port to Málaga Airport (AGP): $56
- Private Transfer from Malaga hotels to Malaga Cruise Port: $56
- Departure Transfer: Malaga to Malaga Airport AGP by Business Car: $59
- Vip Transfer from Malaga Airport to Malaga Fuengirola or Marbella: $60
- Private Transfer Malaga airport AGP to Malaga City by Luxury Van: $64
- Private 1-Way Transfer from or to AGP Airport: $65
- Airport Transfer: Malaga Airport AGP to Malaga by Business Car: $65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi€6.80
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Taxi to Cable Beach€21
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Taxi from Airport€26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- NAS Airport to City Centre|Hotels Private Transfer: $28
- Private One-Way Transfer from Lynden Airport to Bahamas: $45
- Nassau City Escape Transfer (One Way): $50
- Nassau Cruise Port to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $51
- Nassau cruise port to Nassau Airport (NAS) - Departure Transfer: $51
- Nassau city to Nassau Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $51
- Airport Transfers : $58
- One Way Private Airport Transfer for 4 People or Less: $65
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $84
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau cruise port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $103
- Nassau Cruise Port to Nassau hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $103
- Private Nassau Airport and Port Transfer (1 way): $107
Is it cheaper to fly into Malaga or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau and Malaga 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 dayMalaga €60Nassau €77
Typical Food Prices in Malaga
Some typical examples of dining costs in Malaga are as follows:
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Dinner for 2€30
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Dinner for 2€44
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Breakfast for 2€8.00
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Malaga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Malaga.
- Authentic Flamenco Dinner Show at Restaurant VinoMio: $8.81
- Hard Rock Cafe Entrance with Lunch or Dinner: $38
- Málaga: Morning Guided Food Tour: $68
- Malaga Atarazanas Market Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $71
- Dinner and Show at Alegría Flamenco & Restaurant in Malaga: $72
- Paella Cooking Class with English Guide in Malaga: $73
- The Málaga Morning Food Tour By Food Lover Tour: $77
- Málaga: Spanish Cooking Workshop with Paella and Sangria: $78
- Malaga Food Tour with Tapas & Drinks with a Local: $84
- Pedregalejo Food Tour: Explore Malaga's most iconic quarter: $87
- Authentic Paella Cooking Class with Sangría: $88
- Málaga: Tapas, Wine & Rooftops Small Group Food Tour: $94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Savor Old Nassau Dining Stroll by Tru Bahamian Food Tours: $116
- Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Authentic Bahamian Cooking Class: $135
- All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
- Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
- Saturday Bahamian Cooking Class in Downtown Nassau: $149
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Malaga €31Nassau €31
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:
- Alcazaba to Picasso: Málaga’s Best in a Self-Guided Tour: $1.17
- Malaga's historic center: Self-guided tour created by a local Official Guide: $4.70
- Skip the Line: Picasso's Birthplace Museum Entrance Ticket: $4.79
- Malaga Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.15
- Malaga Highlights Exploration Game and Tour: $5.98
- Guided Walking Tour of the Old Town of Frigiliana: $5.99
- Malaga Self Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Málaga Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.57
- Malaga City Center's Architecture: A Self Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Málaga: Picasso Birthplace Museum Ticket & City Audio Guide: $11
- Picasso Birthplace Museum Ticket with Digital Audio Guide: $11
- Audioguide City Walk Malaga for cruises (German & English): $12
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:
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Jet Ski€43
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4 Hr Kayak Tour€60
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip€64
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- All New Tour with Seafood Snack Português & Español : $7.00
- Historical & Cultural Walking Tour: $10
- Champagne and Diamond Shopping Experience in Downtown, Bahamas: $25
- Group City Tour and Beach Experience from Cruise Port: $40
- Private Sightseeing in Fort Montagu with Crab and Seafood meal: $45
- Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours: $45
- Nassau City Tour: $46
- Big Bus Private Tour (minimum of 15): $50
- Electric Bus Tour with Food & Drink Samples: $50
- Banana Boat Adventure: $50
- Taste Tour and Capture Nassau Island Experience with Photos: $55
- Cultural Walking Tour of Downtown Nassau Attractions: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMalaga €22Nassau €16
Sample the Local Flavors in Malaga
Also in Malaga, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Málaga: Pub Crawl Málaga Madness: $14
- Malaga Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour with Drinks and Clubs Entry: $19
- Andalusian Wine Tasting Tapas and DE wine tastings: $47
- RONDA WINE EXPERIENCE Wine Tastings DE Olive Oil and Tapas: $59
- C/Echegaray 5 Málaga center: Malagueño Massage: Massage + Wine Tasting: $65
- Artisan Spanish Wine Tasting of 6 Wines: $66
- Ronda Wine Tasting with Tapas in a Scenic Vineyard: $66
- Málaga: Traditional Andalusian Tapas and Wine Tour: $77
- White Village, Vineyard, and Wine Tasting Wine Tour: $106
- Málaga Small‑Group Wine Tour – Álora Castle Views & 4 Tastings: $108
- Flamenco, Tapas, and Wine Tour: $110
- OLIVE OIL & WINE TOUR Organic fields - 5 Wines + 3Olive Oils: $112
Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:
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Cocktail€5.53
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Malaga and Nassau, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Malaga much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Malaga is in Europe and Nassau 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 Malaga would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Malaga 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 Nassau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nassau than you might in Malaga.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Malaga Expensive? and Is Nassau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Malaga or Nassau?
Malaga has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Malaga and Nassau, 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 Malaga or Nassau?
Malaga has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Nassau experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Malaga or Nassau in the Summer?
Both Nassau and Malaga are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Malaga in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Malaga is generally cooler than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Malaga average around 25°C (77°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Nassau. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Malaga. Malaga usually receives more sunshine than Nassau during summer. Malaga gets 348 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 273 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Nassau. In July, Malaga usually receives less rain than Nassau. Malaga gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyMalaga 25°C (77°F)Nassau 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Malaga or Nassau in the Autumn?
Both Nassau and Malaga during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Malaga for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
Malaga is cooler than Nassau in the autumn. The daily temperature in Malaga averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, and Nassau fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Malaga. In the autumn, Malaga often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Nassau. Malaga gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 223 hours of full sun.
Nassau gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Malaga usually gets less rain in October than Nassau. Malaga gets 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberMalaga 19°C (67°F)Nassau 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Malaga or Nassau in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Malaga and Nassau. The winter months attract visitors to Malaga because of the shopping scene and the cuisine. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the winter, Malaga is much colder than Nassau. Typically, the winter temperatures in Malaga in January average around 12°C (54°F), and Nassau averages at about 21°C (70°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. Malaga usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during winter. Malaga gets 171 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Malaga usually receives more rain than Nassau. Malaga gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryMalaga 12°C (54°F)Nassau 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Malaga or Nassau in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Malaga as well as Nassau. The beaches and the natural beauty are the main draw to Malaga this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
In April, Malaga is generally cooler than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Malaga average around 16°C (60°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Malaga this time of the year. In the spring, Malaga often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Malaga gets 220 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun.
Malaga usually gets less rain in April than Nassau. Malaga gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilMalaga 16°C (60°F)Nassau 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Nassau and Malaga
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (54°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 25°C (78°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (74°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (60°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (55°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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