Which place is cheaper, Liverpool or Zanzibar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Zanzibar or Liverpool?
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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool?
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.
Liverpool
Famous as the hometown of The Beatles, Liverpool is a maritime city on the northwest coast of England. Historically, it was a key port to trade and migration and still plays a major role today, its Pier Head Waterfront being designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2004. Beyond the waterfront, Liverpool is a large vibrant city with a thriving cultural heritage, historic landmarks, and a handful of unique neighborhoods with plenty to see and do.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Tanzania, The Best Cultural Tours in Tanzania, The Best Adventure Tours to United Kingdom, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in United Kingdom.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZanzibar $51Liverpool $202
The average daily cost (per person) in Zanzibar is $51, while the average daily cost in Liverpool is $202. 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 Liverpool in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZanzibar $24Liverpool $95
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZanzibar $48Liverpool $190
Compare Hotels in Zanzibar and Liverpool
Looking for a hotel in Zanzibar or Liverpool? 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 and Liverpool Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zanzibar $11Liverpool $33
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zanzibar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zanzibar:
- AirPort & Sea Ferry Transfer Zone: $47
- Airport - Hotels Transfer all over the Zanzibar Island: $60
- Airport Pick-up Transfer To any Hotel In Zanzibar: $30
- Airport Transfer in Zanzibar for Departures: $55
- Airport Transfer to Beach Hotel: $65
- Airport Transfer to any hotel in Zanzibar: $55
- Airport to Stown Town or Stown Town To Airport transfer: $20
- Airport transfer to Nugwi, Paje and Kiwengwa Hotels : $45
- Airport/Hotel Transfer: $25
- Airport/port Transfer : $70
- Arrival Private Transfer Zanzibar Airport ZNZ to Island by Luxury Car: $125
- Arrival Private Transfer from Airport to Nungwi Beach Zanzibar: $40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Liverpool
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Liverpool:
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City bike hire Liverpool$7.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Liverpool
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Liverpool:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Liverpool Airport LPL to Liverpool in Business Car: $66
- Arrival Private Transfer: Liverpool Airport LPL to Liverpool in Luxury Van: $79
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Liverpool Airport LPL in Luxury Van: $75
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Manchester Airport MAN in Business Car: $121
- Departure Private Transfer: Liverpool to Manchester Airport MAN in Luxury Van: $195
- Liverpool Airport (LPL) to Liverpool Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer : $41
- Liverpool Airport (LPL): Transfer to Liverpool Accommodation: $149
- Liverpool Airport (LPL): Transfer to Liverpool Cruise Port: $149
- Liverpool Airport Arrival Private Transfer to Accommodation: $41
- Liverpool Cruise Port: Private Transfer to Liverpool: $149
- Liverpool Private Transfer from central Liverpool to Liverpool Airport: $123
- Liverpool hotels to Liverpool Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Zanzibar or Liverpool?
Prices for flights to both Liverpool 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 $17Liverpool $75
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 Liverpool
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Liverpool.
- Brewery Bus Tour with Beer Tasting and Pizza: $82
- Brewery bus tour, 5 breweries, 12 beers, 1 pizza, 1 bus: $89
- Small-Group: Experience Local Food Tour in Liverpool : $89
- Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $100
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zanzibar $13Liverpool $45
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
- Stone Town Walking Tour: $25
- Private Stone Town City Tour Zanzibar : $25
- Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour & Exotic Fruit Lunch: $25
- Zanzibar Tours & Taxi Services : $25
Tours and Activities in Liverpool
Here are a few actual costs in Liverpool for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Escape Game and Tour: $4.31
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $4.31
- A Hope Street Stroll: A self-guided tour from the Metropolitan Cathedral to LIPA: $5.20
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.40
- Liverpool History and Culture: A Self-Guided Audio Tour along the River Mersey: $6.99
- Liverpool’s Hidden Histories: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.99
- Self-guided walking tour with mobile app: $7.20
- Discover Liverpool’s Legacy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.56
- Discover Liverpool’s Legacy: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.59
- Albert Docks Sightseeing Cruise with Commentary: $10
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZanzibar $6.86Liverpool $16
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 Liverpool
Also in Liverpool, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- FunnyBoyz Liverpool - Drag Shows, Tributes, Brunches & Bar Crawls: $19
- Liverpool Bar Maid-led Pub Crawl for Special Events: $50
- Pirate Pub Crawl & Boat Tour: $56
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zanzibar and Liverpool, we can see that Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Liverpool 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 Liverpool Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zanzibar or Liverpool?
Liverpool has a larger population, and is about 16% larger than the population of Zanzibar. When comparing the sizes of Zanzibar and Liverpool, 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 Liverpool?
Liverpool 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 Liverpool in the Summer?
Both Liverpool and Zanzibar are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Zanzibar throughout the year. Also, the music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Liverpool this time of year.
In July, Zanzibar is generally much warmer than Liverpool. Daily temperatures in Zanzibar average around 25°C (77°F), and Liverpool fluctuates around 15°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Zanzibar. Zanzibar usually receives more sunshine than Liverpool during summer. Zanzibar gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Liverpool receives 176 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Zanzibar usually receives less rain than Liverpool. Zanzibar gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Liverpool receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyZanzibar 25°C (77°F)Liverpool 15°C (60°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Liverpool in the Autumn?
Both Liverpool 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. Also, many travelers come to Liverpool for the shopping scene and the music scene.
Zanzibar is much warmer than Liverpool in the autumn. The daily temperature in Zanzibar averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and Liverpool fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
It's quite sunny in Zanzibar. In the autumn, Zanzibar often gets more sunshine than Liverpool. Zanzibar gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Liverpool receives 97 hours of full sun.
Zanzibar usually gets less rain in October than Liverpool. Zanzibar gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Liverpool receives 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberZanzibar 25°C (78°F)Liverpool 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Liverpool in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Zanzibar and Liverpool. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Zanzibar year-round. Also, many visitors come to Liverpool in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Zanzibar is much warmer than Liverpool. Typically, the winter temperatures in Zanzibar in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Liverpool averages at about 5°C (42°F).
In Zanzibar, it's very sunny this time of the year. Zanzibar usually receives more sunshine than Liverpool during winter. Zanzibar gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Liverpool receives 53 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Zanzibar usually receives more rain than Liverpool. Zanzibar gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Liverpool receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryZanzibar 28°C (82°F)Liverpool 5°C (42°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Liverpool in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Zanzibar as well as Liverpool. Zanzibar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Zanzibar is generally much warmer than Liverpool. Daily temperatures in Zanzibar average around 27°C (81°F), and Liverpool fluctuates around 8°C (47°F).
In the spring, Zanzibar often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Liverpool. Zanzibar gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Liverpool receives 144 hours of full sun.
Zanzibar receives a lot of rain in the spring. Zanzibar usually gets more rain in April than Liverpool. Zanzibar gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Liverpool receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilZanzibar 27°C (81°F)Liverpool 8°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Liverpool and Zanzibar
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
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