Should you visit Santorini or Lagos?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santorini or Lagos, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Santorini
Santorini is a volcanic island that is part of the Cyclades group of the Greek Islands. It has some spectacular views, beautiful sunsets, and excellent beaches. As one of the most popular of the Greek Islands to visit, Santorini sees many tourists every year. However, it's for a good reason, as the famous white-washed buildings that spill down the hill, some with blue domes that match the gorgeous color of the water, are set against the beautiful mountainous backdrop of one of the most scenic areas of the Mediterranean. Home to several of these small and scenic towns such as Oia, Kamari, Perissa, and Fira, visitors can explore the large island, enjoy delicious food, swim at the beaches, hike the hills, and sail the blue waters.
Lagos
A coastal town in the south of Portugal, Lagos is known for its old world charm, plummeting cliffs, and Atlantic beaches. Many come to enjoy a full range of activities from beach-going and watersports to exploring cobbled streets lined with options for shopping and dining. Historic churches and castles add to the charm, as well as a clifftop lighthouse showing the way to Lagos for ships at sea.
Which city is cheaper, Lagos or Santorini?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Santorini is €131, while the average daily cost in Lagos is €94. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Santorini and Lagos in more detail.
Accommodation
The prices for places to stay in Santorini can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €66, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €132.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €98 for a double occupancy room in Lagos.
Food
In Santorini travelers spend around €38 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
Lagos food costs typically run travelers around €27 per day. Eating every meal in a nicer restaurant will drive the cost up, and grabbing fast food or casual meals will help you save money.
-
Food
Meals for one day
Santorini €38
Lagos €27
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santorini
For Santorini, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
-
Santorini Caldera: Sunset Cruise with Dinner:
$56
-
Wine & Food Tour:
$69
-
A taste of Mediterranean Cuisine Dinner:
$86
-
Santorini Volcano and Thirassia Sunset Dinner Cruise:
$92
-
Fira: 4-Hour Walking Food Tour With Tastings:
$100
-
Akrotiri Easy Hike, Beach Visit and Cooking Class:
$106
-
Santorini : Sunset Sea Kayak & Snorkel with Dinner:
$118
-
Santorini : Cooking Class, Easy Hike, and Snorkeling:
$131
-
Santorini Sunset Fishing Trip with Dinner and Drinks:
$154
-
Santorini Cooking Class with Wine Tasting & Lunch:
$177
-
Santorini Cooking Class and Wine-Tasting Tour:
$177
-
5-Hour Food Tour w/ Minibus:
$194
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lagos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Lagos.
-
Dinner + Jazz At The Metaphor in Lagos:
$80
-
Classic Food Tour - Lagos:
$93
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Santorini than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend €23 on transportation in Santorini on average per day.
The cost of a taxi ride in Lagos is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent €25 per person, per day, on local transportation in Lagos.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini
Also for Santorini, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
-
Helicopter Transfer between Mykonos & Santorini:
$3,542
-
Oia Sunset: Evening Shuttle Transfer and Free Time:
$16
-
Premium Santorini Private Day Tour Lagoon 450, BBQ, drinks, transfer:
$933
-
Santorini Airport Hotels Transfer Shuttle Bus Service:
$28
-
Santorini Airport Transfer to Fira or Imerovigli:
$56
-
Santorini Airport and Ferry Ports Shared Transfer:
$10
-
Santorini Private Ride Transfer Services:
$65
-
Santorini Taxi Service & Airport, Hotel and Port Transfers:
$65
-
Santorini transfer service:
$17
-
Airport, Port, and Hotels Minibus Transfer:
$8.07
-
Private Deluxe Transfer:
$86
-
Transfer Service:
$12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lagos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lagos:
-
Private Transfer: Lagos to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS):
$622
-
Private Transfer: Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) to Lagos:
$622
-
Private Transfer Lisbon - Western Algarve:
$460
-
Private Transfer Western Algarve - Lisbon:
$460
-
Transfer From Lagos Algarve To Lisboa:
$249
-
Private Transfer from Murtala Muhammed Airport-Lagos (LOS) to Lagos City:
$133
-
Private Transfer from Lagos City to Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos (LOS):
$133
-
Private Faro Airport Transfer to Lagos(5 to 8 passangers):
$118
-
Private Transfer from Lagos to Faro (FAO) Airport:
$117
-
Private Transfer from Gil Eannes Square to Faro (FAO) Airport:
$117
-
Private Transfer from Santa Maria (Lagos) to Faro (FAO) Airport:
$117
-
Private Transfer Lagos - Faro Airport:
$114
Is it cheaper to fly into Santorini or Lagos?
Prices for flights to both Lagos and Santorini 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Santorini, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of €29 per day, per person.
Entertainment and activities in Lagos typically cost an average of €21 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Tours and Activities in Santorini
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.
-
Firostefani & Oia Village Minibus Panoramic Tour:
$22
-
Minibus Panoramic Sightseeing Tour:
$23
-
Unique Oia's Sunset Tour in Santorini:
$30
-
Santorini-Unique Oia’s Sunset Tour:
$31
-
Royalty Unique Oia’s Sunset Tour in Santorini:
$31
-
Mesa Gonia, Pyrgos and Oia Tour:
$33
-
From Nea Kameni and Hot Springs 4-Hour Tour:
$38
-
Archaeological Bus Tour To Akrotiri Excavations & Red Beach:
$40
-
Island Bus Tour: The Majestic Spots Of Santorini:
$44
-
3 Hour Santorini Walking Tour with Hotel Pickup:
$50
-
Santorini Volcano and Thirassia Islands Tour:
$51
-
Volcanic Sunset Cruise:
$54
Tours and Activities in Lagos
Here are a few actual costs in Lagos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
-
2 Hour Lagos Historical Tour:
$14
-
2-Day Lagos Adventures(Nature Park,Beach,Afrika Shrine,Malls,Museum,Club,& More):
$500
-
2-Day Private Tour of the Suspended Lake of Ado Awaye from Lagos:
$412
-
2-hour Kayak Tour of Ponta da Piedade Caves and Beaches:
$44
-
4-Day Ikogosi Warmspring Tour from Lagos:
$978
-
ALGARVE from Lisbon PRIVATE Tour - Lagos, Benagil and Marinha beach:
$311
-
Abeokuta 2 Days Private Tour from Lagos:
$390
-
Adventure to Olumo Rock:
$154
-
Adventurous Lagos Tour By Bus:
$557
-
Algarve Coastline Walking Tour: The Path of Dona Ana:
$49
-
All Inclusive Nigeria Historical & Cultural Tour:
$2,077
-
Benin City Day Tour, Nigeria:
$1,630
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Santorini, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €21.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Lagos may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €5.43 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Sample the Local Flavors in Santorini
Also in Santorini, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
-
5-Hour Santorini Tour with Wine Tasting:
$59
-
Private Wine Tasting in a Winery With Caldera View:
$65
-
Santorini Highlights Tour with Wine Tasting:
$69
-
4-Hours Santorini Vothonas Village Tour with Wine Tasting:
$89
-
Half-Day Santorini Tour Vothonas Village with Wine Tasting:
$93
-
Authentic Santorinian Tour at Vothonas Village with Wine Tasting:
$93
-
Santorini Small-Group Wine Tour:
$98
-
Sunset and Wine Tasting Tour by Electric Bike:
$100
-
Santorini-Wine Tour Αround Megalochori Village:
$111
-
Santorini Small Group Tour with Wine Tasting:
$115
-
Santorini-Wine Tour Around Megalochori Village:
$117
-
Santorini-Wine Tour Around Megalochori Village:
$124
Sample the Local Flavors in Lagos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Lagos:
-
Algarve Wine Tour in a VW T2 Van:
$57
-
Small-Group Day Tour of Silves and Monchique with Wine Tasting:
$69
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santorini and Lagos, we can see that Santorini is more expensive. And not only is Lagos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lagos would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lagos 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 Santorini would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santorini than you might in Lagos.
Related Articles for Santorini
Related Articles for Lagos
