Which place is cheaper, Paris or Serengeti National Park?
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 Serengeti National Park or Paris?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Serengeti National Park or Paris, 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: Serengeti National Park or Paris?
Serengeti National Park
Sprawling across 5,700 square miles of northern Tanzania in East Africa, Serengeti National Park makes up one of the oldest ecosystems in the world-one whose climate, vegetation, and fauna has barely changed over the past million years. Today the park is a major wildlife destination, especially during the Great Migration when over a million hoofed animals are on the move.
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Tanzania, The Best Cultural Tours in Tanzania, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySerengeti National Park $157Paris $311
The average daily cost (per person) in Serengeti National Park is $157, while the average daily cost in Paris is $311. 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 Serengeti National Park and Paris in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSerengeti National Park $58Paris $180
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSerengeti National Park $116Paris $360
Compare Hotels in Serengeti National Park and Paris
Looking for a hotel in Serengeti National Park or Paris? 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: Paris Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Serengeti National Park $22Paris $25
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro$7.51
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Train from Airport$11
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Metro tickets$7.98
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Train$23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bus Transfer : Paris to the Palace of Versailles Round-Trip : $48
- One Way Private Transfer to Louvre Musuem: $89
- Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer for 1 to 3 Persons in Paris: $214
- Private Transfer from Paris to Charles de Gaulle Airport: $92
- Private transfer from Beauvais airport to Paris or back: $292
- 1 Way Private Transfer from Your Paris Hotel to Versailles Palace: $94
- Airport Transfer Paris - Disneyland - Minivan 1-8 Passengers: $143
- Airport Transfer at Paris (Mercedes E), From/to Paris-CDG: $216
- Airport Transfer: Paris City to Paris Airport CDG by Business Car: $112
- Airport Transfer: Paris City to Paris Airport CDG by Luxury EQS: $165
- Airport transfer CDG - Paris | Driver Professional: $189
- Airport transfer from Paris to Disneyland Paris/Parc Asterix (8pax): $237
Is it cheaper to fly into Serengeti National Park or Paris?
Prices for flights to both Paris and Serengeti National Park 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 daySerengeti National Park $69Paris $85
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream$9.39
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Breakfast$8.21
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Breakfast for 2$35
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Dinner on River Cruise$101
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Dinner$67
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Cheese$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris : $65
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $68
- Paris Seine River dinner cruise from Alexandre III bridge: $70
- Paris Prestige Dinner Cruise from Eiffel Tower Area: $74
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $77
- Paris Vegan Street Food Tour: $77
- Paris Food Tour: $82
- Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien: $84
- #1 Montmartre Pastries & Chocolate Food Tour with 6+ Tastings: $89
- Champagne & Oysters Paris Food Tour: $96
- Dinner Paris by Night EN Bus Panoramic: $101
- Amazing Sweet Crêpe Cooking Class Paris: $105
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Serengeti National Park $54Paris $89
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two$21
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Admission to Pantheon$5.87
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Catacombs (2)$27
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Paris Hidden Gems: Self Guided Secret Spots Tour: $0.57
- Paris Montmartre Free Walking Tour in English : $2.86
- Paris - Free Walking Tour in English (Tip-Based): $3.56
- Paris - Latin Quarter Free Tour in English (Tip-Based): $3.56
- Paris Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $3.57
- Rude Bastards Tour of Paris: $3.59
- Central Paris Highlights Walking Tour: $4.76
- Montmartre Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.76
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Paris: $4.80
- Marais Walk Self Guided Audio Tour: $5.36
- Paris (Marais District) Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Tour: $5.77
- Paris (Montmartre) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $5.77
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySerengeti National Park $16Paris $29
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine$16
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- Original Paris Pub Crawl : $24
- Paris Nation wine tasting: $46
- Paris St Germain Wine Tasting: $46
- Vegan Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise: $54
- Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise & l'Atelier des lumières: $54
- Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres: $56
- Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex: $58
- Natural Wine Tasting with Cheese Pairings in Paris: $72
- French Wine Tasting and Pairing Experience in Montmartre: $90
- The only Paris Wine Tasting experience you need to do - 2 hours : $95
- Left Bank Gastronomy & Wine tour with a Culinary School : $113
- Walk & Wine Tour in the Latin Quarter: $118
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Serengeti National Park and Paris, we can see that Paris is more expensive. And not only is Serengeti National Park much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Serengeti National Park is in Africa and Paris 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 Serengeti National Park would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Serengeti National Park 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris than you might in Serengeti National Park.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Serengeti National Park Expensive? and Is Paris 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.