Which place is cheaper, Prague or Setubal?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Setubal or Prague?
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 Prague can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Setubal or Prague?
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.
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal, The Best Budget Tours to Czech Republic, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Czech Republic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySetubal €123Prague €94
The average daily cost (per person) in Setubal is €123, while the average daily cost in Prague 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Setubal and Prague in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSetubal €59Prague €63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSetubal €118Prague €126
Compare Hotels in Setubal and Prague
Looking for a hotel in Setubal or Prague? 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 Prague Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Setubal €54Prague €7.57
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Setubal
Also for Setubal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach Taxi Boat Transfer Round Trip: $22
- Boat Transfer to Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach with Return: $22
- Transfer Sesimbra to Lisbon Airport: $81
- Paragliding experience near Lisbon with transfers from Lisbon: $146
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Sightseeing Transfer to Salzburg via Cesky Krumlov: $1,426
- Private transfer from Prague to Berlin: $693
- Private transfer from Prague to Munich: $693
- Private transfer from Prague to Nuremberg: $629
- Private transfer from Prague to Vienna: $629
- Airport Transfer Beer Party Bus with Unlimited Beer: $585
- Private sightseeing transfer Prague - Vienna: $422
- Luxury transfer from Prague to Česky Krumlov: $312
- Private Transfer from Prague to Salzburg with 2h of Sightseeing, Local Driver: $299
- Prague to Munich - Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing: $299
- Scenic Transfer from Prague to Munich with 2h stop in Plzen Beer Factory: $299
- Private Transfer from Prague to Salzburg with local English-speaking driver: $288
Is it cheaper to fly into Setubal or Prague?
Prices for flights to both Prague 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 €35Prague €24
Typical Food Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit€3.94
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Lunch for One€12
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Bananas€0.56
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Cookies€0.31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
- Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $17
- Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $21
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Hard Rock Cafe Prague with Set Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $39
- Prague by Night: 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $47
- Vltava River Evening Dinner Cruise: $53
- Folkloric Dinner Show with Unlimited Drinks: $56
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $57
- River Cruise with Dinner and Live Music: $58
- Medieval Dinner with Unlimited Drinks: $59
- Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances: $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Setubal €12Prague €15
Tours and Activities in Setubal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Setubal.
- Evora Highlights Walking Tour Audio and GPS Guided: $7.53
- Évora Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.86
- Museu Nacional Frei Manuel do Cenáculo: E-ticket with Audio: $17
- Kayak tour from Sesimbra to Ribeira do Cavalo Beach, passing through the caves: $38
- Boat Tour - Arrábida Coves: $38
- Half-Day Kayak Tour in Sesimbra: $38
- Setúbal: Dolphin-Watching Boat Tour: $39
- Arrábida: Rock Climbing Experience: $43
- Small Group Kayak Tour along Sesimbra - Arrábida Natural Park: $43
- Tour to the caves of Sesimbra: $43
- Évora Private Walking Tour, By Local Guide: $43
- Cruise along the beaches of Arrábida: $49
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
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Opera Tickets€3.94
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower€5.51
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Image Theatre for Two€38
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- City Tour with Prague Castle with Live guide: $44
- Live Virtual Tour of Prague: $57
- Private live-guided E-Scooter TOURS around Prague : $57
- The Private Prague All Inclusive Tour: $267
- 1 hour Old timer Convertible Prague Sightseeing Tour: $136
- 1 hour Prague Panoramic Vltava River sightseeing Cruise: $17
- 1–Hour Vintage Car Tour: $128
- 1,5 hour oldtimer convertible Prague sightseeing tour: $163
- 1-Hour Introductory Tour of Prague Castle With Fast-GET Admission Ticket: $42
- 1.5 Hour SEGWAY Tour of Prague: $63
- 180 Min Grand Private City Tour on E-Scooter: $94
- 2 Countries Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland tour from Prague: $169
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySetubal €10Prague €10
Sample the Local Flavors in Setubal
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Setubal:
- Workshop - Wine Tasting 101: $65
- Monsaraz and Wine Tasting Tour from Évora: $70
- Alentejo Wine Tour from Évora: $76
- Half-Day Tour to Arrabida from Sesimbra with Wine Tasting: $82
- Private Full Day Evora & Alentejo Wine Tour from Lisbon : $151
- Private Wine Tour from Lisbon to Arrábida: Wine & Cheese Tasting: $169
- 4x4 Cork Tour with Lunch & Wine Tasting: $175
- From Lisbon: Wine Tasting Tour and Traditional Tile Factory: $260
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
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A Bottle of Wine€6.26
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Staropramem Brewery Self-Guided Tour with Tasting: $13
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl with Drinks and Shots: $23
- 1 Hour Exclusive Moravian Wine Tasting in an Art Gallery : $28
- Pub Crawl in Prague: $32
- Pub Crawl and International Party: $34
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Entry: $34
- Pub Crawl with 2-Hour Open Bar at Drunken Monkey: $35
- Golden Burlesque Show & Live Music w/ Lady & The Devil: $36
- Drunken Monkey Pub Crawl: $36
- Golden BURLESQUE: $42
- Prague beer tour with brewery visit and tasting: $46
- Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Prague: $49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Setubal and Prague, we can see that Setubal is more expensive. And not only is Prague much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Prague would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Prague 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 Setubal would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Setubal than you might in Prague.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Setubal Expensive? and Is Prague Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Setubal or Prague?
Prague has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Setubal. When comparing the sizes of Setubal and Prague, 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 Prague?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Setubal or Prague in the Summer?
Both Prague and Setubal during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Prague for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Setubal is a little warmer than Prague. Typically, the summer temperatures in Setubal in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Prague averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In Prague, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Setubal. In the summer, Setubal often gets more sunshine than Prague. Setubal gets 352 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Prague receives 216 hours of full sun.
Setubal usually gets less rain in July than Prague. Setubal gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Prague receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySetubal 23°C (73°F)Prague 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Prague in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Setubal and Prague. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Prague because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Setubal is generally much warmer than Prague. Daily temperatures in Setubal average around 19°C (66°F), and Prague fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
In Setubal, it's very sunny this time of the year. Setubal usually receives more sunshine than Prague during autumn. Setubal gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Prague receives 124 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Setubal usually receives more rain than Prague. Setubal gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSetubal 19°C (66°F)Prague 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Prague in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Setubal as well as Prague. Additionally, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Prague this time of year.
It's quite cold in Prague in the winter. Setubal is much warmer than Prague in the winter. The daily temperature in Setubal averages around 12°C (53°F) in January, and Prague fluctuates around 1°C (33°F).
In the winter, Setubal often gets more sunshine than Prague. Setubal gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Prague receives 49 hours of full sun.
Setubal receives a lot of rain in the winter. Setubal usually gets more rain in January than Prague. Setubal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySetubal 12°C (53°F)Prague 1°C (33°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Prague in the Spring?
Both Prague and Setubal are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Prague for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Setubal is much warmer than Prague. Typically, the spring temperatures in Setubal in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Prague averages at about 10°C (49°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Setubal. Setubal usually receives more sunshine than Prague during spring. Setubal gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Prague receives 145 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Setubal usually receives more rain than Prague. Setubal gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Prague receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSetubal 16°C (60°F)Prague 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Prague and Setubal
| Setubal | Prague | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
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