Which place is cheaper, Kiev or Zanzibar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Zanzibar or Kiev?
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 Kiev 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 Kiev?
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.
Kiev
Kiev is the capital city and also the largest city in the Ukraine, with a population of almost 3 million in the metropolitan area. It is situated on the Dnieper River in the north central part of the country and is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, dating back to the fifth century. The people in Kiev are quite friendly and welcoming, and are happy to have you in their city. It can, however, be difficult to communicate and get around if you don't speak at least a little Russian. It is doable with a little sign language and the help of a guide book with translations though.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Tanzania, and The Best Cultural Tours in Tanzania.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZanzibar $51Kiev $26
The average daily cost (per person) in Zanzibar is $51, while the average daily cost in Kiev is $26. 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 Kiev in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZanzibar $24Kiev $17
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZanzibar $48Kiev $34
Compare Hotels in Zanzibar and Kiev
Looking for a hotel in Zanzibar or Kiev? 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: Zanzibar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zanzibar $11Kiev $1.03
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zanzibar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zanzibar:
- Zanzibar transfer and taxi services: $15
- Departure Private Transfer from Island to Zanzibar Airport ZNZ by Standard Van: $17
- Zanzibar Airport Transfer ( Tax) To Stone Town: $19
- Zanzibar Private Departure Transfer from Stone Town Hotels to the Airport: $20
- Airport to Stown Town or Stown Town To Airport transfer: $20
- Private Transfer from Abeid Amani Karume Airport to Zanzibar: $20
- Zanzibar Arrival Transfer: Zanzibar Airport to Hotel: $20
- Zanzibar Shared Departure Transfer: $21
- Zanzibar Airport transfers and Taxi services: $22
- Zanzibar Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $22
- Airport Transfers: $22
- Zanzibar Airport Private Arrival Transfers: $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kiev
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kiev:
- Kiev Airport Transfers : Kiev City to Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV in Business Car: $55
- Kiev Airport Transfers : Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV to Kiev City in Luxury Van: $61
- Kiev Arrival Private Transfers from Kiev Boryspil Airport KBP to Kiev City: $67
- Kiev Arrival Private Transfers from Kiev Boryspil Airport KBP to Kiev City: $61
- Kiev Arrival Private Transfers from Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV to Kiev City: $61
- Kiev Departure Private Transfers from Kiev City to Boryspil Airport KBP: $61
- Kiev Departure Private Transfers from Kiev City to Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV: $55
- Kiev Departure Private Transfers from Kiev City to Kiev Zhulhany Airport IEV: $61
- Luxury Departure Transfer From Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP): $80
- Private Arrival Airport Transfer from Kyiv Boryspil Airport: $30
- Private Arrival Transfer From Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (KBP): $24
- Private Arrival Transfer: Kyiv Boryspil International Airport to Chernihiv city: $147
Is it cheaper to fly into Zanzibar or Kiev?
Prices for flights to both Kiev 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
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Food Meals for one dayZanzibar $17Kiev $7.25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zanzibar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zanzibar.
- Half-Day Kuza Cave Swimming Adventure and Cooking Class: $13
- Authentic Street Food Tours in Stone Town, Zanzibar: $40
- Zanzibar Traditional Cooking Class: $49
- An romantic cooking Lesson + Spice Farm Tour: $55
- Zanzibar Cooking Class [Swahili food test ] and Spice farm Private tour: $59
- Zanzibar Cooking Class & Spice Tour : $59
- Zanzibar Spice farm and Cooking Class: $60
- Local Cooking Class with Spice Tour in Zanzibar: $60
- Walking Spice Farm with Local Cooking Class: $60
- Spice Farm tour & Local cooking lesson with Lunch: $64
- Spice Farm Tour with Traditional Cooking Lesson: $65
- Stone Town Private Food Tour with a Guide: $65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kiev
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kiev.
- "Kiev Private Food Tour" - Taste the best Ukraine has to offer: $53
- Kyiv Restaurant Food Tour: Ukrainian Cuisine Tasting: $113
- Private Gastro/Food Tour In Kyiv : $144
- Cooking master class: $226
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zanzibar $13Kiev $2.04
Tours and Activities in Zanzibar
Here are a few actual costs in Zanzibar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Africa's Paradises Full Sightseeing Package Tours: $15
- Easy Stone Town Tour: $20
- Stone Town tour: $20
- Stone Town Historical Walking Tour: $20
- Zanzibar Stone Town Historical City Tour: $20
- Stone town walking tour ( City tour): $23
- Stone Town Tour without transport: $24
- Stone Town Private Walking Tour: $25
- Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour & Exotic Fruit Lunch: $25
- Stonetown City (Walking Tour): $25
- Stone Town Walking Tour: $25
- Private Stone Town City Tour Zanzibar : $25
Tours and Activities in Kiev
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kiev are as follows:
- Underground Tunnels Exploration Tour: $34
- Kyiv Underground Tour: $35
- Panoramic Kyiv by Night Driving Tour with Private Guide: $38
- Kyiv Podil District Private Walking Tour with Local Guide: $38
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour to Kiev Pechersk Lavra : $39
- Private Street Art Walking Tour with Local Guide - Best of Kyiv Murals: $39
- Sunrise in Kyiv Private Tour: $39
- Kyiv Metro Private Tour – Highlights of the Subway Stations: $39
- Soviet Kiev - 2 hours Walking Tour: $42
- Kiev Open Tour - History & Modern Life in 3 hours: $43
- Mysteries of Baikove Cemetery Private Guided Tour: $45
- Kiev Best Sights Private Half-Day Tour : $46
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZanzibar $6.86Kiev $6.40
Sample the Local Flavors in Zanzibar
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Zanzibar:
- Pub Crawl & Club Experience: $30
Sample the Local Flavors in Kiev
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kiev:
- Kiev Pub Crawling | Private Beer Tasting Tour: $77
- Speakeasy Bar Crawl: $135
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zanzibar and Kiev, we can see that Zanzibar is more expensive. And not only is Kiev much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Zanzibar is in Africa and Kiev 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 Kiev would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kiev 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 Zanzibar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Zanzibar than you might in Kiev.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Zanzibar Expensive? and Is Kiev Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zanzibar or Kiev?
Kiev has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Zanzibar. When comparing the sizes of Zanzibar and Kiev, 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 Kiev?
Kiev 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 Kiev in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Zanzibar and Kiev. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Zanzibar year-round.
Zanzibar is a little warmer than Kiev in the summer. The daily temperature in Zanzibar averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Kiev fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
In July, Zanzibar usually receives less rain than Kiev. Zanzibar gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Kiev receives 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyZanzibar 25°C (77°F)Kiev 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Kiev in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Zanzibar as well as Kiev. Zanzibar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Zanzibar is much warmer than Kiev. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Zanzibar in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Kiev averages at about 10°C (49°F).
Zanzibar usually gets more rain in October than Kiev. Zanzibar gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Kiev receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberZanzibar 25°C (78°F)Kiev 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Kiev in the Winter?
Both Kiev and Zanzibar are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Zanzibar throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Kiev in the winter. In January, Zanzibar is generally much warmer than Kiev. Daily temperatures in Zanzibar average around 28°C (82°F), and Kiev fluctuates around -4°C (24°F).
In January, Zanzibar usually receives more rain than Kiev. Zanzibar gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Kiev receives 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryZanzibar 28°C (82°F)Kiev -4°C (24°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Kiev in the Spring?
Both Kiev and Zanzibar during the spring 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 Kiev in the spring. The daily temperature in Zanzibar averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Kiev fluctuates around 10°C (51°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Zanzibar. Zanzibar usually gets more rain in April than Kiev. Zanzibar gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Kiev receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilZanzibar 27°C (81°F)Kiev 10°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Kiev and Zanzibar
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | -4°C (24°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
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