Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Salvador?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Salvador or Nassau?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Salvador or Nassau, 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 Nassau?
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.
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 Eco Tours in Brazil, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Brazil.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySalvador $44Nassau $189
The average daily cost (per person) in Salvador is $44, while the average daily cost in Nassau is $189. 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 Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSalvador $24Nassau $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSalvador $48Nassau $218
Compare Hotels in Salvador and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Salvador 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: Salvador Hotel Prices and Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Salvador $6.02Nassau $32
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$1.17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salvador
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salvador:
- Shared Transfer from the Airport to Hotels: $16
- Arrival or Departure Shared Transfer from Airport to hotels in Salvador: $16
- Transfers: Airport, Hotels, Maritime Terminals, Bus Station.: $23
- Tourism and Transfer Salvador and Morro de São Paulo: $24
- Transfer Salvador Airport / Hotel Litoral Norte: $24
- Transfer Hotel in Salvador / Salvador Airport: $24
- Transfer Salvador Airport / Hotel in Salvador: $24
- Praia do Forte Shared Transfer From Salvador : $28
- Private Transfer from Salvador to Salvador de Bahia Cruise Port: $29
- Salvador to Salvador de Bahia Airport: Departure Private Transfer: $29
- Salvador Airport (SSA) to Salvador - Arrival Private Transfer: $29
- Private Transfer from Salvador de Bahia Cruise Port to Salvador : $29
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi$8.02
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Taxi to Cable Beach$25
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Taxi from Airport$30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- Atlantis Private Luxury Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $190
- Baha Mar ( Grand Hyatt, SLS, Rosewood Hotels) Private Airport Transfers : $160
- Chippies Airport/Hotel Transfers Transportation: $55
- Group transfer: $68
- Low Cost Airport Transfers: $185
- Luxury MKT Town Car Private Roundtrip Transfer : $140
- Lynden Pindling Airport (NAS): Round-Trip Nassau Transfer: $252
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $40
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau cruise port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $80
- Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau hotels -Round-Trip Private Transfer: $109
- Nassau Airport (NAS): Private Transfer to Nassau cruise port: $165
- Nassau Cruise Port to Nassau hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Salvador or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau 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 $13Nassau $53
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$1.37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salvador
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salvador.
- 7-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador: $75
- 7-Recipe Boozy Cooking Class in Salvador: $75
- Private Cooking Experience with local in Salvador: $130
- Salvador by Night: Cultural Dinner and Show: $132
- Cultural Folkloric Show and Dinner in Salvador: $140
- Baiana Cooking Class with Market Visit & Lunch: $152
- Bahia By Night: Dinner and Folkloric show: $195
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Nassau Food Tour and Beach Break: $65
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Savor Old Nassau Dining Stroll by Tru Bahamian Food Tours: $116
- Sail Catamaran Sunset Dinner Cruise: $116
- All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $125
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Authentic Bahamian Cooking Class: $135
- Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
- Island Food Tour: $140
- Gourmet dinner & sunset cruise on luxury catamaran: $375
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Salvador $5.67Nassau $37
Tours and Activities in Salvador
Here are a few actual costs in Salvador for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Salvador, Vitória & Barra: Scavenger Hunt Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Salvador, Pelourinho: Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Salvador Sights Self Guided Tour (Vitória and Barra): $7.84
- Walking tour historic Pelourinho: $13
- Panoramic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador: $19
- Historic City Tour - Half Day in Salvador: $19
- Full Day Tour to Frades Islands + Itaparica: $22
- Regular Tour to Forte Beach - Leaving Salvador by Bahia Top Turismo: $24
- Panoramic Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil: $25
- Salvador Panoramic City Tour: $25
- Historic City Tour in Salvador: $25
- Bahia 500 Years Historic Tour, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil: $25
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$50
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4 Hr Kayak Tour$70
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip$75
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- Champagne and Diamond Shopping Experience in Downtown, Bahamas: $5.00
- Archie's Weekend Tour with Seafood Snack and Spanish Friendly: $7.00
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Nassau Self-Guided Audio Tour: The Jewel of the Bahamas: $15
- Heritage Museum of The Bahamas Nassau Guided Tour: $20
- Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours: $28
- Roundtrip Shuttle from Cruise Terminal at Prince George Wharf: $29
- Nassau Sightseeing Bus Tour: $35
- Big Bus Private Tour (minimum of 15): $43
- Bahamas Ghost Walking Tour: $44
- Banana Boat Adventure: $50
- Dis We Culture Tour (At least 6 passengers): $50
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySalvador $5.38Nassau $19
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$1.37
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Drinks$2.74
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$6.52
Sample the Local Flavors in Nassau
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Nassau:
- Nassau Rum Distillery Tour: $25
- Rum Runners Pub Crawl: $140
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Salvador and Nassau, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Salvador much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Salvador is in South America 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 Salvador would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Salvador 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 Salvador.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Salvador Expensive? and Is Nassau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Salvador or Nassau?
Salvador has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Nassau. When comparing the sizes of Salvador 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 Salvador or Nassau?
Salvador 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 Salvador or Nassau in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Salvador and Nassau. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the summer, Salvador is around the same temperature as Nassau. Typically, the summer temperatures in Salvador in January average around 27°C (81°F), and Nassau averages at about 28°C (82°F)in July.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. In Salvador, it's very sunny this time of the year. Salvador usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during summer. Salvador gets 246 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 273 hours of full sun in the summer.
Nassau receives a lot of rain in the summer. Salvador gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Salvador usually receives less rain than Nassauin July. Salvador gets 138 mm (5.4 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 January and JulySalvador 27°C (81°F)Nassau 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Salvador or Nassau in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Salvador as well as Nassau. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
In April, Salvador is generally around the same temperature as Nassauin October. Daily temperatures in Salvador average around 26°C (80°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. In the autumn, Salvador often gets less sunshine than Nassauin October. Salvador gets 190 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 223 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Nassau. Salvador receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Salvador usually gets more rain in April than Nassauin October. Salvador gets 310 mm (12.2 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 April and OctoberSalvador 26°C (80°F)Nassau 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Salvador or Nassau in the Winter?
Both Nassau and Salvador are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Salvador is a little warmer than Nassau in the winter. The daily temperature in Salvador averages around 24°C (75°F) in July, and Nassau fluctuates around 21°C (70°F)in January.
It's quite sunny in Nassau. Salvador usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during winter. Salvador gets 181 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Salvador. In July, Salvador usually receives more rain than Nassauin January. Salvador gets 175 mm (6.9 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuarySalvador 24°C (75°F)Nassau 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Salvador or Nassau in the Spring?
Both Nassau and Salvador during the spring are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
In the spring, Salvador is around the same temperature as Nassau. Typically, the spring temperatures in Salvador in October average around 26°C (78°F), and Nassau averages at about 23°C (74°F)in April.
In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Salvador. In the spring, Salvador often gets less sunshine than Nassauin April. Salvador gets 228 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Salvador. Salvador usually gets more rain in October than Nassauin April. Salvador gets 115 mm (4.5 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 October and AprilSalvador 26°C (78°F)Nassau 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Nassau and Salvador
| Salvador | Nassau | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 27°C (81°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 27°C (81°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 27°C (81°F) | 152 mm (6 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (80°F) | 310 mm (12.2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (76°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (75°F) | 175 mm (6.9 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 127 mm (5 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 102 mm (4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (78°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Nov | 26°C (79°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 26°C (80°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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