A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Zanzibar vs. Brno for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Zanzibar or Brno?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Zanzibar and Brno can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.

Where Should I go: Zanzibar or Brno?

Zanzibar

Just off the coast of Tanzania lies an entrancing archipelago known as Zanzibar. This gorgeous string of islands is the land of sultans, palaces beaches and spice-filled markets. Once an important trading center, many restorations have been done in recent years to restore Zanzibar to its ancient grandeur - earning its capital city UNESCO World Heritage status in 2000.

Brno

Brno is a city in the Czech Republic known for its modernist and baroque buildings, gardens, museums, and churches. There are many monuments and cultural features especially related to the city's Moravian history, like the Moravian Museum and Moravian Gallery. It is also uniquely located between a landscape of South Moravian Vineyards and northern Moravian Karst topography.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Tanzania, The Best Cultural Tours in Tanzania, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Adventure Tours to Czech Republic.


Which place is cheaper, Brno or Zanzibar?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Zanzibar is $62, while the average daily cost in Brno is $189. 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 Zanzibar and Brno in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Zanzibar $24
    Brno $79
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Zanzibar $48
    Brno $158
Compare Hotels in Zanzibar and Brno

Looking for a hotel in Zanzibar or Brno? 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.

Hotels in Zanzibar


Hotels in Brno


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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: Zanzibar Hotel Prices and Brno Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Zanzibar $11
    Brno $2.88

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zanzibar

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zanzibar:

  • 4h Quad Adventures in Nungwi / Kendwa Transfer inclus: $68
  • Abeid Amani Karume Airport (ZNZ) Private Transfer to Zanzibar: $62
  • Airport /Hotel Transfers in Zanzibar: $30
  • Airport /Hotel Transfers in Zanzibar (24/7): $29
  • Airport Taxi and Hotel Transfer Service in Zanzibar: $20
  • Airport Transfer in Zanzibar for Departures: $55
  • Airport and Hotels Transfers: $15
  • Airport to Stown Town or Stown Town To Airport transfer: $20
  • Airport transfer to Nugwi, Paje and Kiwengwa Hotels: $45
  • Airport/port Transfer: $70
  • Arrival Transfer Zanzibar Airport ZNZ to Zanzibar by Luxury Car: $211
  • Luxury Taxi Airport Transfers: $62

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Brno

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brno:

  • TRAIN Transfer to/from Vienna Center: $10
  • Private Transfer from Brno to Prague with 2 hours for sightseeing: $241
  • Vienna: Private transfer Brno to Vienna: $217

Is it cheaper to fly into Zanzibar or Brno?

Prices for flights to both Brno and Zanzibar 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Zanzibar $28
    Brno $109

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zanzibar

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zanzibar.

  • Zanzi Eats Stone Town Food Tour with 15+ Tastings: $35
  • Authentic Street Food Tours in Stone Town, Zanzibar: $40
  • Zanzi Nights Stone Town Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $45
  • Private Zanzibar Spices Tour with Traditional Swahili Cooking Lesson: $55
  • Zanzibar Traditional Cooking Class and Spice Farm: $59
  • Zanzibar Cooking Class [Swahili food test ] and Spice farm Private tour: $59
  • Zanzibar Spice farm and Cooking Class: $60
  • Spice Farm Zanzibar Cooking Class Authentic Cultural Experience: $65
  • Zanzibar Spice Tour & Cooking Class: $69
  • Zanzibar Cooking Lesson: $70
  • Cooking Class Tour: $75
  • Zanzibar Cultural Cuisines Cooking Class & Spice Farm Tour: $75

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Brno

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Brno.

  • Essential Guided Walking Food Tour: $173

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Zanzibar $13
    Brno -

Tours and Activities in Zanzibar

Here are a few actual costs in Zanzibar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Stone Town Self Audio Guide Tour With Tourist Map: $6.00
  • Zanzibar Unveiled From Slaves to Sultans Audio Tour: $6.85
  • Safari Blue island of Kwale Adventure: $8.00
  • Private Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Tour: $14
  • Zanzibar Private Spice Farm Tour With Optional Lunch: $17
  • Stone Town Private Tour in Zanzibar: $17
  • Stone Town tour: $18
  • Zanzibar Stone Town Private Walking Tour With Old Slave Market: $18
  • Zanzibar:Stone Town Tour Guide: $20
  • Zanzibar Stone Town Walking Tour: $20
  • Stone town walking tour with Akash: $20
  • Stone Town Walking Tour Explore Zanzibar's Historical Heart: $20

Tours and Activities in Brno

Here are a few actual costs in Brno for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:

  • Podcast Tour The Utopian Lights and the Bones Below: $5.49
  • Olomouc Walking Tour: Astronomical Clock with Audio & Quiz: $8.02
  • Lubo Kristek Museum Guided Tour in Podhradi nad Dyji: $8.02
  • Brno Self Guided Walking Tour Old Town and Castle: $8.02
  • The Center of Znojmo : A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • Skip the Line: 10-Z Bunker Entrance Ticket in Brno: $11
  • The Painted Ladies of Telč: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
  • Welcome to Guided Walking Tour: $13
  • Brno City Tour Discover the Czech Republic Hidden Gem: $20
  • Brno Historical Walking Tour: $34
  • Historic Downtown Walking Tour: $35
  • 3-Hour Brno Themed Walking Tours: $41

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Zanzibar $6.76
    Brno $2.53


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zanzibar and Brno, we can see that Brno is more expensive. And not only is Zanzibar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Zanzibar is in Africa and Brno 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 Zanzibar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zanzibar 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 Brno would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brno than you might in Zanzibar.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Zanzibar Expensive? and Is Brno Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Zanzibar or Brno?

Zanzibar has a larger population, and is about 9% larger than the population of Brno. When comparing the sizes of Zanzibar and Brno, 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 Zanzibar or Brno?

Brno has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Zanzibar experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Zanzibar or Brno in the Summer?

Both Brno and Zanzibar are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Zanzibar throughout the year.

In July, Zanzibar is generally around the same temperature as Brno. Daily temperatures in Zanzibar average around 25°C (77°F), and Brno fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

It's quite sunny in Brno. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Zanzibar. Zanzibar usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Brno during summer. Zanzibar gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 236 hours of full sun in the summer.

In July, Zanzibar usually receives less rain than Brno. Zanzibar gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Brno receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Zanzibar 25°C (77°F) 
    Brno 23°C (73°F)

Should I visit Zanzibar or Brno in the Autumn?

Both Brno and Zanzibar during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Zanzibar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

Zanzibar is much warmer than Brno in the autumn. The daily temperature in Zanzibar averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and Brno fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).

It's quite sunny in Zanzibar. In the autumn, Zanzibar often gets more sunshine than Brno. Zanzibar gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 129 hours of full sun.

Zanzibar usually gets more rain in October than Brno. Zanzibar gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Brno receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Zanzibar 25°C (78°F) 
    Brno 12°C (54°F)

Should I visit Zanzibar or Brno in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Zanzibar and Brno. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Zanzibar year-round.

Brno can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Zanzibar is much warmer than Brno. Typically, the winter temperatures in Zanzibar in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Brno averages at about 2°C (36°F).

In Zanzibar, it's very sunny this time of the year. Zanzibar usually receives more sunshine than Brno during winter. Zanzibar gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Brno receives 49 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Zanzibar usually receives more rain than Brno. Zanzibar gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Brno receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the winter.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Zanzibar 28°C (82°F) 
    Brno 2°C (36°F)

Should I visit Zanzibar or Brno in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Zanzibar as well as Brno. Zanzibar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

In April, Zanzibar is generally much warmer than Brno. Daily temperatures in Zanzibar average around 27°C (81°F), and Brno fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

In the spring, Zanzibar often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Brno. Zanzibar gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Brno receives 167 hours of full sun.

Zanzibar receives a lot of rain in the spring. Zanzibar usually gets more rain in April than Brno. Zanzibar gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Brno receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Zanzibar 27°C (81°F) 
    Brno 13°C (55°F)

Typical Weather for Brno and Zanzibar

Zanzibar Brno
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 28°C (82°F) 78 mm (3.1 in) 2°C (36°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Feb 28°C (82°F) 52 mm (2 in) 4°C (38°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Mar 28°C (83°F) 131 mm (5.2 in) 8°C (46°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Apr 27°C (81°F) 269 mm (10.6 in) 13°C (55°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
May 26°C (78°F) 176 mm (6.9 in) 17°C (63°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Jun 24°C (76°F) 42 mm (1.7 in) 20°C (69°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Jul 25°C (77°F) 31 mm (1.2 in) 23°C (73°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Aug 24°C (75°F) 27 mm (1.1 in) 22°C (72°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Sep 25°C (76°F) 28 mm (1.1 in) 18°C (64°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Oct 25°C (78°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 12°C (54°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Nov 27°C (80°F) 132 mm (5.2 in) 7°C (45°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Dec 27°C (81°F) 116 mm (4.6 in) 3°C (37°F) 25 mm (1 in)