Which place is cheaper, Granada or Salvador?
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 Salvador or Granada?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salvador or Granada, 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: Salvador or Granada?
Salvador
Salvador de Bahia was the first capital of Brazil, founded by the Portuguese in 1549. Also known as "Brazil's capital of happiness," Salvador is famous for its plentiful and spirited street festivals. The third most populous city in Brazil, Salvador is also well-known for its Afro-Brazilian culture and Portuguese colonial architecture.
Granada
Granada is Nicaragua's oldest colonial city, and arguably, the most beautiful city in the country. It sits on the northern edge of Lake Nicaragua (Lago Cocibolca) and has many beautifully colored buildings and nice churches. The city's beauty and colonial architecture, along with its relative safety and accessibility, make it one of Nicaragua's top tourist destinations. The city has long been a center for commerce, but today its economy depends heavily on tourism. The city is the sixth largest in Nicaragua and a real estate boom in the early 2000's brought a large number of expats to the town.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Brazil, The Best 10-Day Tours in Brazil, The Best 2-Week Tours in Nicaragua, and The Best Adventure Tours to Nicaragua.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySalvador $52Granada $50
The average daily cost (per person) in Salvador is $52, while the average daily cost in Granada is $50. 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 Salvador and Granada in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalvador $24Granada $17
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalvador $48Granada $34
Compare Hotels in Salvador and Granada
Looking for a hotel in Salvador or Granada? 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: Salvador Hotel Prices and Granada Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salvador $5.91Granada $8.57
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Salvador
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Salvador:
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Bus from Airport$1.15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salvador
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salvador:
- Arrival or Departure Shared Transfer from Airport to hotels in Salvador: $15
- Private Transfer to Salvador de Bahia Airport (SSA): $17
- Private Transfer from Salvador de Bahia Airport (SSA): $17
- Tourism and Transfer Salvador and Morro de São Paulo: $25
- Salvador Airport Transfer to Salvador City Hotels: $26
- Shared Transfer - North Coast: $27
- Private Transfer and City Tour in Salvador.: $27
- Transfer Hotel in Salvador / Salvador Airport: $30
- Transfer Salvador Airport / Hotel in Salvador: $30
- Roundtrip Private Transfer from Salvador de Bahia airport (SSA): $33
- Salvador Airport (SSA) to Salvador - Arrival Private Transfer: $37
- Transfer Hotel Litoral Norte / Salvador Airport: $37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Granada
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Granada:
- From One way shared transfer to Leon: $39
- From One way shared transfer to Rivas: $39
- From San Jorge: One way shared transfer to Granada: $39
- Leon: One way shared transfer to Granada: $39
- One-Way Private Transfer From/To Airport or Hotels in Granada: $40
- Private Transfer From Managua International Airport: $20
- San Juan del Sur: One way shared transfer to Granada: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Salvador or Granada?
Prices for flights to both Granada and Salvador 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 daySalvador $22Granada $24
Typical Food Prices in Salvador
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Salvador:
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Dinner for 2$1.34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salvador
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salvador.
- Enjoy before flying: Cooking class near Salvador airport: $50
- 4h Cooking Class in Salvador with 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $65
- 4h Cooking Class in 9 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $68
- Cooking class in Salvador, fun hands on experience with caips: $68
- Savour Salvador Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $75
- Traditional Moqueca Cooking Class: $75
- Bahia Bites Salvador Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $79
- Bahia Bites Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $80
- Brazilian Cooking Class with Unlimited Caipirinhas: $89
- Folk Show - Bahia Night (Dinner Included) by Salvador Receptivo: $105
- Bahia Noite - Folklore and Dinner Show, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil: $120
- Salvador by Night: Cultural Show and Dinner: $124
Typical Food Prices in Granada
Some typical examples of dining costs in Granada are as follows:
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Pizza$2.29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Granada
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Granada.
- San Juan del Sur: Granada Tour with Breakfast and Dinner: $580
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Salvador $5.57Granada $10
Tours and Activities in Salvador
Here are a few actual costs in Salvador for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Salvador Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $5.12
- Authentic Bars Tour in Santo Antônio Beyond the Carmo!: $20
- Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador: $20
- City Tour Salvador Historica: $20
- City Tour in Salvador - Half Day: $20
- Beyond a Night Tour: An Autentic Bar Experience in Salvador: $22
- Historic City Tour in Salvador: $24
- Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica: $25
- Walking tour historic Pelourinho: $25
- Salvador Panoramic City Tour: $25
- Salvador Historical City Center Tour: $25
- Bahia 500 Years Historic Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil: $25
Typical Entertainment Prices in Granada
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Granada are as follows:
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Lago de Nicaragua Boat Tour$8.17
Tours and Activities in Granada
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Granada are as follows:
- Gaia Forest: Raices del Cafe Room Experience: $26
- Colonial Granada Horse Carriage & Walking Tour: $28
- Paddle Boarding and Meditation Wellness Experience in Las Isletas: $33
- Granada Colonial Granada Horse Carriage and Walking Tour: $35
- Las Isletas: Boat Tour: $36
- Las Isletas: Kayak Tour: $39
- City Tour Granada, Nicaragua.: $40
- Isletas Boat Tour: $42
- Las Isletas Boat Tour: $45
- Isletas Kayak Tour: $45
- Masaya Volcano Tour Minimum 2 People from Granada: $45
- Full-Day Tour: Masaya Volcano, Art Market and White Villages: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySalvador $5.29Granada $7.50
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salvador
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salvador:
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Beers for 2$1.34
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Drinks$2.69
Typical Alcohol Prices in Granada
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Granada:
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Tequila$1.36
When comparing the travel costs between Salvador and Granada, we can see that Salvador 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. Even though Salvador is in South America and Granada is in Central America, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Salvador Expensive? and Is Granada Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Salvador or Granada?
Salvador has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Granada. When comparing the sizes of Salvador and Granada, 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 Salvador or Granada?
Salvador has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Granada experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Salvador or Granada in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Salvador and Granada. Many travelers come to Salvador for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences. Granada attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Salvador is around the same temperature as Granada in the summer. The daily temperature in Salvador averages around 27°C (81°F) in January, and Granada fluctuates around 27°C (81°F)in July.
In Salvador, it's very sunny this time of the year. Salvador usually receives more sunshine than Granada during summer. Salvador gets 246 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 175 hours of full sun in the summer.
Granada receives a lot of rain in the summer. Salvador gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Salvador usually receives around the same amount of rain as Granadain July. Salvador gets 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain, while Granada receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the summer. September to February in Salvador is the dry season. Also, March to August is the rainy season in Salvador.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulySalvador 27°C (81°F)Granada 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Salvador or Granada in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Salvador as well as Granada. Many visitors come to Salvador in the autumn for the shopping scene. The warm climate attracts visitors to Granada throughout the year.
In the autumn, Salvador is around the same temperature as Granada. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Salvador in April average around 26°C (80°F), and Granada averages at about 27°C (81°F)in October.
In the autumn, Salvador often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Granadain October. Salvador gets 190 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 195 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Granada. Salvador receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Salvador usually gets more rain in April than Granadain October. Salvador gets 310 mm (12.2 in) of rain, while Granada receives 197 mm (7.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberSalvador 26°C (80°F)Granada 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Salvador or Granada in the Winter?
Both Granada and Salvador are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Salvador for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Granada because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Salvador is generally around the same temperature as Granadain January. Daily temperatures in Salvador average around 24°C (75°F), and Granada fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in Granada. Salvador usually receives less sunshine than Granada during winter. Salvador gets 181 hours of sunny skies, while Granada receives 244 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Salvador. In July, Salvador usually receives more rain than Granadain January. Salvador gets 175 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Granada receives 4 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the winter. The dry season in Salvador is September to February. The rainy season in Salvador is March to August.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuarySalvador 24°C (75°F)Granada 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Salvador or Granada in the Spring?
Both Granada and Salvador during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Salvador because of the beaches. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Granada year-round.
Salvador is cooler than Granada in the spring. The daily temperature in Salvador averages around 26°C (78°F) in October, and Granada fluctuates around 29°C (84°F)in April.
In Granada, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Salvador. In the spring, Salvador often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Granadain April. Salvador gets 228 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Granada receives 242 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Salvador. Salvador usually gets more rain in October than Granadain April. Salvador gets 115 mm (4.5 in) of rain, while Granada receives 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilSalvador 26°C (78°F)Granada 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Granada and Salvador
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 310 mm (12.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (76°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 175 mm (6.9 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 210 mm (8.3 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (78°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 197 mm (7.8 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (80°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
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