Which place is cheaper, Moshi or Paphos?
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 Paphos or Moshi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Paphos or Moshi, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Paphos or Moshi?
Paphos
Located on the southwestern tip of Cyprus, Paphos has many different archaeological sights and it is renowned as the birthplace of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. The town is situated between the coast and the Troodos Mountains and it has grown in recent years as a tourist destination. As such, the local government has made efforts to improve the quality of the tourism infrastructure including investing in hotels, restaurants and transportation. There is also a commercial center to the city as well as a newly built "promenade" that travels from the marina along a long coastal path. This route offers excellent views, especially during the morning or evening hours when the sun is low.
Moshi
Moshi is a town in northern Tanzania, near the Kenyan border. It’s known as a gateway to Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Trails run up the mountain's cloud-ringed, snow-capped dome, through alpine forests and meadows home to elephants and leopards. The noticeably clean capital of the densely populated Kilimanjaro region sits at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro and makes a good introduction to the splendors of the north. It's a low-key place with an appealing blend of African and Asian influences and a self-sufficient, prosperous feel, due in large part to its being the center of one of Tanzania's major coffee-growing regions. Virtually all visitors are here to climb Mt Kilimanjaro or to recover after having done so. Yet there’s much more to do, including cultural tours and hikes on the mountain’s lower slopes.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Cyprus, The Best Tours for Seniors to Cyprus, The Best Wildlife Tours to Tanzania, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Tanzania.
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Paphos Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPaphos €125Moshi €73
The average daily cost (per person) in Paphos is €125, while the average daily cost in Moshi is €73. 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 Paphos and Moshi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPaphos €48Moshi €32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPaphos €96Moshi €64
Compare Hotels in Paphos and Moshi
Looking for a hotel in Paphos or Moshi? 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: Paphos Hotel Prices and Moshi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paphos €12Moshi €15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paphos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Paphos:
- The Famous Blue Lagoon Sunset Cruise with transfer from Paphos: $41
- Private Transfer from Paphos city hotels to Limassol Cruise Port: $57
- Private Transfer from Paphos Airport (PFO) to Limassol Port: $57
- Private Airport Transfer from Paphos Airport in a 6-seater taxi: $58
- Famous Blue Lagoon Sunset Cruise with transfer: $40
- Blue Lagoon Boat Adventure with Bus Transfer: $34
- Paphos to Paphos Int Airport (PFO) - Departure Private Transfer: $42
- Paphos Blue Lagoon Cruise: Water Slide & Hotel Transfer: $40
- Paphos Airport (PFO) to Paphos city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $84
- Ocean Vision: Show & Dance Night with buffet, open bar & transfer: $92
- CO2-Offset Transfer from Paphos Airport to Limassol City by Van: $131
- CO2-Offset Private Transfer Paphos Airport PFO to Nicosia City: $201
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moshi
Also for Moshi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer between Moshi and Kilimanjaro International Airport: $82
- Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) Private Transfer to Mount Kilimanjaro: $78
- Kilimanjaro Airport Private Transfer from/to Moshi: $49
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer: $60
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to Moshi/Arusha: $107
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) Transfer/Taxi Services: $53
- Moshi to Arusha or Arusha to Moshi Transfer (Intercity transfer): $93
- Private Airport transfers from any hotel in Zanzibar (Departures): $30
- Private Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to or from Tanzania: $55
- Private Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) Moshi or Arusha: $50
- Private Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi: $47
- Tanzania Private Airport Transfer: $67
Is it cheaper to fly into Paphos or Moshi?
Prices for flights to both Moshi and Paphos 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 dayPaphos €65Moshi €30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paphos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Paphos.
- From Sunset Drink at Aphrodite's Rock & Folk Dinner: $67
- Wave Dancer Fireworks, Buffet Dinner & Show Cruise: $78
- Moussaka Cooking Class at a Wine Village Villa in Paphos: $219
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Moshi
For Moshi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking class and Coffee tour in Moshi Kilimanjaro: $15
- Kili View Tanzanian Cooking Class: $26
- Private Market Tour and Tanzanian Cooking Class in Moshi: $109
- 3 Days Chaga Culture: Cooking, NGO Projects, Banana Beer, Hiking: $203
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paphos €12Moshi €16
Tours and Activities in Paphos
Here are a few actual costs in Paphos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 100% Cyprus - Tour to Troodos mountains and villages (From Paphos): $64
- 2 Hours Private Wellness Experience: $132
- Adonis waterfalls Buggy Adventure: $107
- Akamas Jeep Safari Tour from Paphos: $78
- Akamas Wine Experience – All Incl.Tour: $133
- Blue Lagoon (Akamas) Bus & Boat Tour with Water Slide From Paphos: $41
- Blue Lagoon Akamas Bus and Boat Tour with Water Slide from Paphos: $52
- Blue Lagoon Cruise with Sightseeing from Latchi Harbour: $29
- Blue Lagoon Cruise, Aphrodite's Grotto & Sea Caves from Paphos: $45
- CYPRUS: Private Luxury Picnic Experience: $125
- Cruise and 4X4 Safari Tour at Akamas Peninsula from Aphrodite Hills: $107
- Cruise and 4X4 Safari Tour at Akamas Peninsula from Paphos: $107
Tours and Activities in Moshi
For Moshi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Roast coffee and tour a chagga owned coffee farm: $25
- Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Plantations & Banana beer experiences: $26
- Materuni Waterfalls Hiking & Coffee Farms - Tuk Tuk Experiences: $30
- Private guided tour to the night lifestyle of Moshi town: $30
- Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Plantation Half Day Tour: $30
- Materuni Waterfall & Coffee Experience Half-Day Trip (Moshi): $36
- Moshi - Arusha: Materuni Waterfalls Hike and Organic Coffee Tour: $40
- 1-Day Moshi Villages bike tour: $50
- Day Trip Coffee Tour and Materuni Waterfalls: $55
- Marangu & Chagga - Cultural Day Tour form Moshi: $59
- Day trip to materuni waterfalls and coffee tour from Moshi: $60
- Chemka Hot Springs Tour from Moshi: $60
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPaphos €9.98Moshi €2.95
Sample the Local Flavors in Paphos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paphos:
- From Troodos Mountains & Villages Free Wine Tasting: $62
- Scenic Troodos Mountains Tour with Wine Tasting from Paphos: $64
- Paphos - Troodos Mountains 4x4 Tour with Free Wine Tasting: $69
- Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $74
- Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $75
- Wine tasting on-board the Demetris Chara BBQboat BlueLagoon tours: $87
- Paphos Hills: Boutique Wine Tour & Scenic Escape - 4+ Guests: $132
- Troodos Mountains Vino Venture: All Inclusive Full Day Wine Tour: $137
- Paphos Half Day-Free Wine Tasting- Max 7p Group -Full A/C: $572
- Troodos Mountains -Free Wine Tasting- Max 7p Group -Full A/C: $572
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paphos and Moshi, we can see that Paphos is more expensive. And not only is Moshi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paphos is in Europe and Moshi is in Africa, 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 Moshi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Moshi 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 Paphos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paphos than you might in Moshi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paphos Expensive? and Is Moshi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paphos or Moshi?
Moshi has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Paphos. When comparing the sizes of Paphos and Moshi, 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.
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.