Which place is cheaper, Lisbon or Masai Mara?
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 Masai Mara or Lisbon?
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 Masai Mara and Lisbon. 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: Masai Mara or Lisbon?
Masai Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve is a beautiful, scenic, nature reserve in southwest Kenya, just west of the capital city, Nairobi. The reserve belongs to the Masai people and was created in order to protect the land and the people and animals living on it. Masai Mara is considered to be one of the best reserves in all of Africa, offering the quintessential African safari experience.
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.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Safaris in Kenya, The Best Luxury Tours to Kenya, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal.
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Masai Mara Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMasai Mara $133Lisbon $194
The average daily cost (per person) in Masai Mara is $133, while the average daily cost in Lisbon is $194. 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 Masai Mara and Lisbon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMasai Mara $37Lisbon $73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMasai Mara $74Lisbon $146
Compare Hotels in Masai Mara and Lisbon
Looking for a hotel in Masai Mara or Lisbon? 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: Masai Mara Hotel Prices and Lisbon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Masai Mara $47Lisbon $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Masai Mara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Masai Mara:
- Nairobi Airport (NBO) Private Transfer to Nairobi City/Hotels: $17
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$7.54
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lisbon
Also for Lisbon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lisbon Airport Private Departure Transfer (Lisbon Hotels or Address to Airport): $11
- Lisbon Airport Shared Departure Transfer: $12
- Lisbon Private Airport Departure Transfer: $15
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotels to Lisbon Airport or Cruise: $16
- Lisbon Airport or Cruise Port: Private Arrival Transfer to hotels: $16
- Transfer from Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Lisbon City Center: $21
- Lisbon Airport Transfer (Airport to Hotel or address in Lisbon) ROUND-TRIP: $21
- VIP transfer from the airport to Lisbon hotels: $23
- Private Transfer from Lisbon Cruise Port to Lisbon Hotels: $24
- Lisbon to Jardim do Tabaco Quay Port - Departure Private Transfer: $24
- Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Lisbon hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $26
- Lisbon to Lisbon Airport (LIS) - Departure Private Transfer: $26
Is it cheaper to fly into Masai Mara or Lisbon?
Prices for flights to both Lisbon and Masai Mara 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 dayMasai Mara $57Lisbon $85
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Masai Mara
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Masai Mara.
- Nairobi Private Carnivore Dinner Experience: $125
- Chiyo Japanese and Korean Restaurant Dinner with Cat Dance Show: $155
Typical Food Prices in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee$2.90
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lisbon Night Luxury Boat Vibes with Drinks & Pizza: $35
- Lisbon Sunset Luxury Boat Vibes with Drinks & Pizza: $35
- Lisbon Pizza & Sangria Escape on a Cozy Boat Cruise: $35
- Portuguese street food cooking class with Drinks: $55
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Lisbon: $63
- Dinner with Rising Stars of Fado at Canto do Poeta: $64
- Show in Lisbon with Dinner: $76
- Sexy Cabaret Show with Dinner in Lisbon: $76
- Taste Lisbon Like a Local: The Ultimate Full-Meal Food Tour: $76
- Award-Winning Guided Walking Food Tour with Local Drinks: $80
- Private Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class in Lisbon with Paula: $84
- Lisbon Flavors and Traditions Walking Food Tour: $87
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Masai Mara $60Lisbon $28
Tours and Activities in Masai Mara
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Masai Mara are as follows:
- Amboseli N Park Day tour with optional Maasai village visit: $200
- Amboseli national park full day tour: $160
- Bomas of Kenya cultural Dance and Acrobatic Show Tour: $64
- Carnivore Restaurant Nairobi Eating Experience with Transport: $145
- Cultural Day Tour to Bomas of Kenya Nairobi: $51
- David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Half-Day Tour in Nairobi: $55
- Day Tour to Maasai Mara Reserve From Nairobi: $225
- Day tour to Giraffe center and Karen Blixen Nairobi: $95
- Giraffe Center Guided Tour from Nairobi: $65
- Giraffe Center and David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage Tour: $72
- Guided "Matatu" Experience Half Day Tour Within Nairobi.: $60
- Half Day Giraffe Center,Baby Elephant&Karen Blixxen Guided Tour: $70
Tours and Activities in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Bairro Alto + Downtown Walking Tour: $0.69
- Lisbon Walking Tour: Historic Strolls of the Old Town: $0.70
- Lisbon Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City: $1.20
- Lisbon Walking Tour - Discover Belém and the Discoveries Age: $1.74
- Lisbon Belém Walking Tour with Dog Lilly and Guide Annie: $3.49
- Lisbon City Center Tour - The Unmissable Lisbon: $3.49
- Self-Guided Tours in Lisbon with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.49
- Alfama Tour in Lisbon Old Town: $3.49
- Historic Walking Tour Through Lisbon’s Oldest Neighborhood: $3.49
- Walk Lisbon Like a Local: Bairro Alto & Downtown Experience: $3.49
- The Moorish Beyond the Tourist Trail Quarter Free Walking Tour: $3.49
- Lisbon Walking Tour: Baixa, Chiado & the 1755 Earthquake: $3.50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMasai Mara $26Lisbon $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Lisbon
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lisbon:
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: $23
- Port Wine Tasting Apéritif/Digestif at Portuguese Wine Bar: $28
- Halloween Haunts: Lisbon Pub Crawl Experience: $29
- Wine Tasting with the best view in Lisbon: $52
- Wine tasting at Quinta das Murgas: $64
- Arrabida and Sesimbra Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon with Wine Tasting: $71
- Wine Tasting and Culture: $73
- Lisbon Small-Group Portuguese Food and Wine Tour: $77
- Portuguese Wine Tasting and Food Pairing: $82
- From Évora, Monsaraz, Wine Tasting & Cristo Rei: $92
- NYE Pub Crawl + VIP Club Entry: $93
- Devour Lisbon Bairro Alto Evening Food & Wine Tour: $104
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Masai Mara and Lisbon, we can see that Lisbon is more expensive. And not only is Masai Mara much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Masai Mara is in Africa and Lisbon is in Europe, 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 Masai Mara would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Masai Mara 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 Lisbon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lisbon than you might in Masai Mara.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Masai Mara Expensive? and Is Lisbon Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.