Which place is cheaper, Milan or Setubal?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Setubal or Milan?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Setubal and Milan can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Setubal or Milan?
Setubal
Setubal is a busy working port and major commercial fishing center. Setubal is a city that has always had a close connection to the seas, and this is celebrated along the newly rejuvenated waterfront, which encompasses the colorful fishing harbor, the popular urban park and the Troia Peninsula ferry terminal. Within the charming historic center is a maze of narrow alleys, hidden plazas, and family-owned shops, along with Portugal's largest fish market. Setubal is primarily an industrial city, but is situated in a region of immense beauty; to the east is the stunning Serra da Arrabida, to the north is historic Palmela, while to the south are the paradise beaches of the Troia Peninsula. Setubal may not be a conventional holiday destination, but there is a surprising amount to see and do within the city and the surrounding region.
Milan
Milan, known to most of the world as the capital of fashion and style, is also the heart of Italian industry and economics. Between the stock exchange, cathedrals and boutiques, this metropolis is a city-lover's dream come true. It is an escape from the stresses of the real world, and provides a playground for all the world's most lavish luxuries.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySetubal €123Milan €166
The average daily cost (per person) in Setubal is €123, while the average daily cost in Milan is €166. 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 Setubal and Milan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSetubal €59Milan €96
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSetubal €118Milan €192
Compare Hotels in Setubal and Milan
Looking for a hotel in Setubal or Milan? 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: Setubal Hotel Prices and Milan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Setubal €54Milan €35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Setubal
Also for Setubal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfers (Lisbon - Évora) / (Évora - Lisbon): $197
- Paragliding experience near Lisbon with transfers from Lisbon: $148
- Transfer Sesimbra to Lisbon Airport: $82
- Boat Transfer to Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach with Return: $22
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Milan:
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Train to Airport€7.00
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Malpensa Airport Train (for Two)€22
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Taxi From Airport€90
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Public Transit Day Pass€4.50
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Short Taxi Ride€7.13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milan
Also for Milan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Malpensa Airport (MXP):1-Way Transfer to Trieste Cruise Port: $2,111
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Venice: $1,529
- Private Transfer to/from Siena and Center of Milan: $1,310
- Nyon: Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $1,016
- Basel : Private Transfer to/from Milan Malpensa Airport: $1,016
- Interlaken : Private transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $962
- SUV LUXURY TRANSFER FROM TÄSCH/ZERMATT TO AIRPORT MALPENSA: $866
- Zurich : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $856
- Montreux : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $802
- Grindelwald: Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $802
- Lousanne : Private transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $781
- Bern : Private Transfer to/from Malpensa Airport: $738
Is it cheaper to fly into Setubal or Milan?
Prices for flights to both Milan and Setubal 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 daySetubal €35Milan €39
Typical Food Prices in Milan
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Milan:
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Snack at Train Station€8.60
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Restaurant Pizza€6.60
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Casual Cafe Lunch (for Two)€27
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)€64
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Cappuccino€1.63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Milan
For Milan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- PYT Milano Dinner Show with Live Music and DJ Set: $21
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- Milan Gourmet Food Tour and Sightseeing with Local Guide: $38
- Gourmet Street Food Tour with Sightseeing and Tasting: $45
- Eating Milan Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $46
- Tasty Milan Street Food Tour with Local Guide: $46
- Delicious Milan Street Food Tour Tasting and Sightseeing with Local Guide: $46
- Devour Milan Street Food Tour and Sightseeing: $46
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Milan !: $59
- NO DIET CLUB - Best Food Tour in Milan !: $60
- Local Market and Cooking Class with an Italian Chef: $70
- Italian Cooking Class with Food and Wine: $70
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Setubal €12Milan €31
Tours and Activities in Setubal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Setubal.
- Évora Private Walking Tour, By Local Guide: $44
- Évora Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Évora Tales and Legends Walking Tour from Évora: $55
- Évora With Love Walking Tours: $55
- Évora: Christian Heritage Private Walking Tour: $64
- Évora: Private Walking Tour: $64
- 4x4 Tour to the Wonders of Cabo Espichel : $49
- 4x4 and Boat Tour in Arrabida Natural Park: $98
- Arrábida Jeep 4x4 tour to Arrábida, the most beautiful beach of Europe: $93
- Arrábida National Park Rock Climbing Experience: $128
- Arrábida Natural Park: Stand Up Paddleboard Tour and Lesson: $53
- Arrábida Nature Jeep Tour: $64
Typical Entertainment Prices in Milan
For Milan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Stairs to Duomo Rooftop€7.00
Tours and Activities in Milan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Milan.
- Lake Como trekking private guided tour, from Milan or Como: $174
- Milan Highlights semi-Private Walking Tour: $43
- Milan Urban Wonders Small Group Tour: $53
- Gallery Tour, Terraces of the Duomo & Cathedral: $36
- Skip-the-Line Duomo Cathedral Tour : $54
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Milan: $6.53
- "Milano Style: Your Italian Fashion Experience": $164
- 1 hour Italian Food Experiences in Milan: $39
- 1.5-hour The Last Supper and Church of San Maurizio tour in Milan - small group: $85
- 2 Hours Guided La Scala Theatre Tour in Milan: $125
- 2-Hour Milan by Night Walking Tour: $156
- 2-Hour Private Guided Tour of Milan by Electric Scooter: $133
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySetubal €10Milan €24
Sample the Local Flavors in Setubal
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Setubal:
- Jeep Tour through Arrábida Azeitão and Wine Tasting: $56
- Monsaraz and Wine Tasting Tour from Évora: $71
- Alentejo Wine Tour from Évora: $76
- Sesimbra: Half-Day Tour to Arrabida with Wine Tasting: $106
- Wine Tour, discovering the famous Setúbal Moscatel: $137
- Private Full Day Evora & Alentejo Wine Tour from Lisbon : $152
- Private Wine Tour from Lisbon to Arrábida: Wine & Cheese Tasting: $170
Typical Alcohol Prices in Milan
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Milan:
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Cocktail at a Bar€8.40
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Beer€3.35
Sample the Local Flavors in Milan
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Milan:
- Wine Tasting Experience in the City Centre: $43
- Wine Tasting Experience in Milan city centre: $44
- Milan Wine Tasting Experience: $52
- Italian Wine Tasting in Milan: $53
- Milan Wine Tasting Aperitivo: $56
- Milan Wine Tasting with Italian Sommelier: $86
- Private Food and Wine Tasting Experience in the Center of Milan: $87
- Wine Tasting with an Italian Sommelier: $93
- Best of Guided Tour with Duomo, Food & Wine Tasting: $159
- Food and Wine Tasting enjoying the New Milan: $164
- Brescia & Franciacorta Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $181
- Brescia and Franciacorta winery area. Cultural and wine tasting small group tour: $184
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Setubal and Milan, we can see that Milan is more expensive. And not only is Setubal much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Setubal would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Setubal 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 Milan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Milan than you might in Setubal.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Setubal Expensive? and Is Milan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Setubal or Milan?
Milan has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Setubal. When comparing the sizes of Setubal and Milan, 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 Setubal or Milan?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Setubal or Milan in the Summer?
Both Milan and Setubal are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Milan in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Setubal is generally around the same temperature as Milan. Daily temperatures in Setubal average around 23°C (73°F), and Milan fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Milan. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Setubal. Setubal usually receives more sunshine than Milan during summer. Setubal gets 352 hours of sunny skies, while Milan receives 250 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Setubal usually receives less rain than Milan. Setubal gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Milan receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySetubal 23°C (73°F)Milan 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Milan in the Autumn?
Both Milan and Setubal during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Milan for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Setubal is a little warmer than Milan in the autumn. The daily temperature in Setubal averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Milan fluctuates around 15°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Setubal. In the autumn, Setubal often gets more sunshine than Milan. Setubal gets 213 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Milan receives 152 hours of full sun.
Milan gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Setubal usually gets less rain in October than Milan. Setubal gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Milan receives 103 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSetubal 19°C (66°F)Milan 15°C (58°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Milan in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Setubal and Milan. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Milan because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Milan can be very cold. In the winter, Setubal is much warmer than Milan. Typically, the winter temperatures in Setubal in January average around 12°C (53°F), and Milan averages at about 5°C (41°F).
Setubal usually receives more sunshine than Milan during winter. Setubal gets 144 hours of sunny skies, while Milan receives 119 hours of full sun in the winter.
Setubal gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Setubal usually receives more rain than Milan. Setubal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Milan receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySetubal 12°C (53°F)Milan 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Milan in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Setubal as well as Milan. Also, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Milan this time of year.
In April, Setubal is generally a little warmer than Milan. Daily temperatures in Setubal average around 16°C (60°F), and Milan fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Setubal this time of the year. In the spring, Setubal often gets more sunshine than Milan. Setubal gets 235 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Milan receives 176 hours of full sun.
Setubal usually gets less rain in April than Milan. Setubal gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Milan receives 76 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSetubal 16°C (60°F)Milan 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Milan and Setubal
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 60 mm (2.3 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 85 mm (3.4 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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