Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Split?
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 Split or Nassau?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Split and Nassau. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Split or Nassau?
Split
Spit is a historic city in Central Dalmatia with many opportunities to glimpse its fascinating past in its historic city center. Centuries ago the city grew up around a Diocletian palace that was used as refuge by the locals.
Today, as you wander around the historic center, you can see the remains of the Roman walls, temples, and squares. Despite it's appeal to tourists, Split is much more than just a tourist destination. It is larger than you might initially realize and it spreads well beyond the historic center. There is a population of about 300,000 in the larger area and it is an economic center for the region.
Split has a beautiful climate with mild winters, countless sunny days, and a generally pleasant temperature. As such, there are many opportunities to enjoy yourself outdoors, whether by participating in sports or walking around the city's quaint streets. Winters in Split are also quite mild, but there may be one snowy day, on average, every year. This rare snowfall can cause a significant disruption in the flow of traffic.
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 Walking Tours in Croatia, The Best Luxury Tours to Croatia, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySplit €127Nassau €193
The average daily cost (per person) in Split is €127, while the average daily cost in Nassau is €193. 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 Split and Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSplit €74Nassau €92
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSplit €148Nassau €184
Compare Hotels in Split and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Split 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: Split Hotel Prices and Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Split €14Nassau €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Split
Also for Split, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Split Airport = Split Transfer (both ways options): $37
- Private transfer from Split airport - Split, Kastela or Podstrana: $39
- Private Transfer from Split Airport (SPU) to Slatine (Island Ciovo): $39
- Ferry Transfers Between Split and Hvar: $40
- Airport Private Transfer to Split : $40
- Airport Private Transfer from Split: $40
- Luxury private transfer: Split airport to Split: $40
- Luxury private transfer: Split Town to Split airport: $40
- Split Cruise Port to Split Airport SPU-Departure Private Transfer: $42
- Split Airport (SPU) to Cruise Port of Split - Arrival Private Transfer: $42
- Private Transfer from Split Airport (SPU) to Cruise Port of Split: $42
- Private Transfer from Cruise Port of Split to Split hotels: $42
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi€6.80
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Taxi to Cable Beach€21
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Taxi from Airport€26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- S U V Private Transfer, Hyatt, SLS, Rosewood ,Sandals , ATLANTIS : $170
- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $300
- Round trip Airport Private Transfer (Nassau Limousine): $160
- Round Trip Private Airport To Hotel Transfer in Nassau: $175
- Private Transfer from Nassau Airport (NAS) to Nassau Hotel or Cruise Port : $136
- Private SUV One way Airport Transfer/Grocery & Liquor stop included : $200
- Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer to Palm Cay: $190
- Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer : $160
- Private Roundtrip Minivan Airport Transfer to Palm Cay: $200
- Private Roundtrip Minivan Airport Transfer: $180
- Private Roundtrip Minibus Transfer to Cable Beach: $200
- Private One-Way Transfer from Lynden Airport to Bahamas: $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Split or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau and Split 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 daySplit €41Nassau €77
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Split
For Split, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Small Group Food Tour with Private Option: $53
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite at a Time: $140
- Split Food Tour: Discover Split One Bite At A Time: $143
- A Vineyard Feast: A Group Dinner and Wine Tasting: $199
- Split Cooking Class: $210
- Split Cooking Class - Afternoon Edition Shared Activity: $210
- Vegan Cooking Class with Local Market Tour in Split: $210
- Cooking class on island Brac: $251
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Savor Old Nassau Dining Stroll by Tru Bahamian Food Tours: $116
- Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Authentic Bahamian Cooking Class: $135
- All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
- Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
- Saturday Bahamian Cooking Class in Downtown Nassau: $149
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Split €3.72Nassau €31
Tours and Activities in Split
For Split, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Split Quest Experience: Discover the City: $5.99
- Explore the Roman Splendor of Split on a Self Guided Walking Tour: $6.93
- Diocletian's Palace & Old Town Guided Walking Tour: $9.36
- Split Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $9.53
- Walking tour of Diocletian's Palace in Split: $9.54
- Quest Experience in Marjan Hill Witch Hunt: $12
- Split's Old Town and Marjan Hill: A Self Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Trogir Open Top Bus Trip + Free Split Walking Tour: $13
- Klis Fortress GOT and Olive Museum Entry Tickets: $14
- Museum of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
- Adriatic Blues and Roman Clues Split Audio Tour: $15
- Sightseeing Split's Roman Ruins: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
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€43
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4 Hr Kayak Tour€60
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip€64
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- 3 Hour Smart Eco Segway Adventure in Nassau: $99
- 4-Island Tour Swimming Pigs, turtles, snorkeling , rose island, : $180
- Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch: $299
- Bahamas Funtastic Party Bus Tours: $99
- Discover Nassau by Land and Sea Tour: $109
- Fun Atv tour in Nassau with Lunch: Drivers must be 25 years old: $149
- Group City Tour and Beach Experience from Cruise Port: $40
- Sail & Snorkel Adventure with 1 Hr. Open Bar: $120
- 3 Islands Boat Adventure: Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling And Turtles: $149
- 3 V's Guided Scooter or ATV Tour in Nassau: $250
- 3-Hour ATV Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $190
- 3-Hour Buggy Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $250
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySplit €7.97Nassau €16
Sample the Local Flavors in Split
Also in Split, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Diocletian's Palace Walking and Wine Tasting Tour: $18
- Tower Pub Crawl in Split: $32
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $44
- From Krka Waterfalls, Food & Wine Tasting Tour: $45
- Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting: $49
- From Krka Waterfalls day tour & wine tasting: $49
- Krka National Park Tour with tour Guide & Wine tasting from Split & Trogir: $50
- Wine Tasting at Seafront Tasting Room in Kastela: $54
- Split&Sip: Educational wine tasting: $56
- Educational wine tasting in Split: $57
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian's Palace: $59
- Wine Tasting in the Diocletian’s Palace: $60
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€5.53
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Split and Nassau, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Split much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Split is in Europe 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 Split would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Split 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 Split.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Split Expensive? and Is Nassau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Split or Nassau?
Nassau has a larger population, and is about 29% larger than the population of Split. When comparing the sizes of Split 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 Split or Nassau?
Split 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 Split or Nassau in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Split as well as Nassau. Many visitors come to Split in the summer for the beaches, snorkeling, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
In July, Split is generally around the same temperature as Nassau. Daily temperatures in Split average around 26°C (80°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Split this time of the year. In the summer, Split often gets more sunshine than Nassau. Split gets 345 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 273 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Nassau. Split usually gets less rain in July than Nassau. Split gets 28 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySplit 26°C (80°F)Nassau 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Split or Nassau in the Autumn?
Both Nassau and Split are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Split for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Split is cooler than Nassau in the autumn. The daily temperature in Split averages around 18°C (64°F) in October, and Nassau fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
It's quite sunny in Nassau. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Split. Split usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during autumn. Split gets 200 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 223 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Nassau. In October, Split usually receives less rain than Nassau. Split gets 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSplit 18°C (64°F)Nassau 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Split or Nassau in the Winter?
Both Nassau and Split during the winter are popular places to visit. The winter months attract visitors to Split because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
In the winter, Split is much colder than Nassau. Typically, the winter temperatures in Split in January average around 8°C (47°F), and Nassau averages at about 21°C (70°F).
In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Split often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Split gets 128 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun.
Split usually gets more rain in January than Nassau. Split gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySplit 8°C (47°F)Nassau 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Split or Nassau in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Split and Nassau. The beaches and the activities around the city are the main draw to Split this time of year. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Split is generally much colder than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Split average around 15°C (59°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. In Split, it's very sunny this time of the year. Split usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during spring. Split gets 212 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Split usually receives more rain than Nassau. Split gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSplit 15°C (59°F)Nassau 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Nassau and Split
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (47°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 11°C (52°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 20°C (67°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (74°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (80°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Nov | 13°C (56°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 10°C (49°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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