Which place is cheaper, Mykonos or Zanzibar?
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 Zanzibar or Mykonos?
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 Mykonos 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 Mykonos?
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.
Mykonos
Mykonos, a Greek Island in the middle of the Aegean Sea, is part of the Cyclades group. Mykonos is one of the most touristy islands in the Aegean Sea and is famous for its whitewashed buildings that climb up the hill along with historic windmills, stunning hillside views, and fantastic seafood restaurants. Because of its popularity, Mykonos comes with a hefty tourist markup. Many passengers arrive here as part of a cruise, so during the day its small streets can become crowded with tourists and its harbor fills with large ships. August and July are the most popular times to visit, so if you're hoping to avoid to crowds it's best to come a few months earlier.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Tanzania, The Best Cultural Tours in Tanzania, The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZanzibar $62Mykonos $317
The average daily cost (per person) in Zanzibar is $62, while the average daily cost in Mykonos is $317. 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 Mykonos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZanzibar $24Mykonos $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZanzibar $48Mykonos $172
Compare Hotels in Zanzibar and Mykonos
Looking for a hotel in Zanzibar or Mykonos? 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 Mykonos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zanzibar $11Mykonos $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zanzibar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zanzibar:
- Airport and Hotels Transfers: $15
- Premium Private Transfer in Zanzibar – Airport, Hotels, Beaches: $20
- Zanzibar Airport Transfers Pickup and Drop off/departure: $20
- Zanzibar Taxi & Transfer Services – From Airport to All Resorts: $20
- Airport Taxi and Hotel Transfer Service in Zanzibar: $20
- Zanzibar Arrival Transfer: Zanzibar Airport to Hotel: $20
- Zanzibar Airport Transfers to Hotels: $20
- Zanzibar Departure Transfer from Stone Town Hotels to the Airport: $20
- Abeid Amani Karume Airport Pick-Up & Hotel Transfer in Zanzibar: $20
- Private Airport Transfers to Stone Town and Beyond: $20
- Airport to Stown Town or Stown Town To Airport transfer: $20
- Zanzibar Airport Private Transfer to/from Hotel: $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mykonos
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Mykonos:
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Bus to Paradise Beach (for 2)$6.52
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Taxi to Kalafatis$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mykonos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mykonos:
- 24-hour Point-Point Mykonos Airport and Port Transfers Service: $29
- Best Of Mykonos Private Transfer: $29
- Delos Island: Roundtrip Boat Transfer from Mykonos Island: $34
- From Helicopter Transfer to Athens or Greek Island: $2,955
- High Speed Ferry Transfers Between Mykonos and Naxos: $91
- Long distance transfer in Mykonos Island: $111
- Long distance transfer in Mykonos Island from/to AIRPORT: $134
- Luxury transfer with V-Class Maybach: $236
- Minibus Private Transfer from Mykonos City to Scorpios: $63
- Mykonos Airport (JMK) to Mykonos City - Arrival Private Transfer: $32
- Mykonos Airport Arrival Private Stress-Free Transfer: $236
- Mykonos Airport Transfer: $83
Is it cheaper to fly into Zanzibar or Mykonos?
Prices for flights to both Mykonos 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 $28Mykonos $96
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zanzibar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zanzibar.
- Authentic Street Food Tours in Stone Town, Zanzibar: $40
- Zanzibar Walking Spice Farm with Local Cooking Class: $50
- Private Zanzibar Spices Tour with Traditional Swahili Cooking Lesson: $55
- Local Cooking Class with Spice Tour in Zanzibar: $60
- Traditional Cooking Class in Zanzibar: $77
- Cooking Class Tour: $90
- A private half day spice farm with a cooking lesson: $90
- A Half Day Private Cooking Class At the Spice Farm: $107
- Zanzibar Sunset Dinner Dhow Cruise Kendwa Nungwi: $130
- Zanzibar Full-Day Tour Jozani Forest and Swahili Cooking Class: $130
- Exclusive Private Sunset Dinner Sail along North Coast Zanzibar: $140
- Spice Tour; Secret Garden Restaurant; Stone Town; Dinner at The Rock Restaurant: $140
Typical Food Prices in Mykonos
Some typical examples of dining costs in Mykonos are as follows:
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Two Ice cream Cones$5.24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mykonos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mykonos.
- Food Tour: Aperitivo In Mykonos Town: $76
- Traditional Lunch or Dinner at the Mykonian Spiti: $76
- Traditional Lunch or Dinner with Drinks in Mykonos: $77
- Traditional Lunch or Dinner at Mykonian Farm: $77
- Sunset Boat Cruise with Light Dinner & Drinks: $101
- Souvlaki Cooking Class in Mykonos: $106
- Sunset Sail Cruise to Rhenia, Beach Hopping, Dinner: $111
- Food Tour in Mykonos - Famous Tastings: $117
- Group Cooking Class at the Home of a Local Family: $117
- Private Cooking Class at the Home of a Mykonian Family: $118
- Hands-On Cooking Class with a Professional Chef: $141
- Mykonos Cooking Class Experience for Cruise Travelers: $141
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zanzibar $13Mykonos $26
Tours and Activities in Zanzibar
Here are a few actual costs in Zanzibar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Zanzibar Unveiled From Slaves to Sultans Audio Tour: $7.08
- Nyange Sandbank & Snorkelling tour with BBQ lunch: $12
- Stone Town Hidden Gems: Historical Walking Tour with Local Guide: $13
- Private Zanzibar Stone Town Heritage Tour: $16
- Private Stone Town Cultural & Historical Walking Tour - Zanzibar: $16
- Guided Stone Town Tour In Zanzibar: $18
- Stone Town Walking Tour in Zanzibar: $18
- Stone Town Guided Walking Tour: Shopping, Culture & History: $18
- Stone Town tour: $18
- Zanzibar Stone Town Walking Tour Experience: $18
- Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour & Exotic Fruit Lunch: $19
- Zanzibar Green Tour Spice Farm and Butterfly Centre: $20
Tours and Activities in Mykonos
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mykonos are as follows:
- Find your (queer) god Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.42
- Mykonian Farm Entrance Ticket: $12
- Mykonos' Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Mykonos Old Town Historic and Cultural Walking Tour.: $18
- Private Canoeing Experience in Mykonos: $24
- For Cruise Ships: Beach Escape and Free Time in Mykonos Town: $25
- Iconic A Guided Walking Tour of Highlights: $29
- Highlights Walking Tour with a Local: $34
- Rings Water Tubing Experience at Super Paradise Beach: $35
- Mykonos Jet Ski Adventure in Super Paradise Bay: $35
- 2 Hours in Mykonos, The Essential Express Tour: $39
- Mykonos Walking Tour: $41
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZanzibar $6.75Mykonos $23
Sample the Local Flavors in Mykonos
Also in Mykonos, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting in Tinos: Sea-View Terrace Tour & Sommelier Guide: $52
- Mykonos Town & Brewery:2-Hour Walking Tour with Beer Tasting: $76
- Mykonos Bar Crawl with a Local: $76
- Winery Vineyard Experience with Food & Wine Tasting: $80
- Tour and Wine Tasting in Mykonian Land: $80
- Wine Tasting at a Mykonian Farm: $88
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Snack at a Local House: $164
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zanzibar and Mykonos, we can see that Mykonos 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 Mykonos 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 Mykonos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mykonos 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 Mykonos Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zanzibar or Mykonos?
Mykonos has a larger population, and is about 46% larger than the population of Zanzibar. When comparing the sizes of Zanzibar and Mykonos, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.