Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Zanzibar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Jump to 
Should you visit Zanzibar or Podgorica?
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 Podgorica 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 Podgorica?
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.
Podgorica
Podgorica is Montenegro's capital city, and also its largest. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, World War II destroyed much of this history, but there are a few Turkish remnants worth visiting. Podgorica's central location often makes the city a good starting point for day trips to coastal cities or mountain resorts.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Tanzania, The Best Cultural Tours in Tanzania, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
-
Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZanzibar $51Podgorica $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Zanzibar is $51, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is $112. 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 Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
-
Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZanzibar $24Podgorica $49
-
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZanzibar $48Podgorica $98
Compare Hotels in Zanzibar and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Zanzibar or Podgorica? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
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 Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
-
Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zanzibar $11Podgorica $21
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 Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $47
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- From One-Way Private Transfer to/from Virpazar: $57
- Kotor to Podgorica one way transfer: $205
- Podgorica airport: Private Transfer to/from Budva: $75
- Podgorica hotels to Kotor Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $47
- Private Transfer to Budva: $39
- Private transfer to Kotor: $54
- Private transfer to Tivat: $54
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Bar : $98
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Herceg Novi: $156
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $263
Is it cheaper to fly into Zanzibar or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica 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 dayZanzibar $17Podgorica $43
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
Entertainment
-
Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zanzibar $13Podgorica $22
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 Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- Skip The Line: National Park Skadar Lake - Tickets: $8.23
- Skadar lake - Falcon kayak tour: $13
- Boat Cruise Viktor Skadar LakeVirpazar Kom MonasteryVirpazar: $14
- Lake Skadar Grmozur Fortress and Monastery Cruise: $16
- Lake Skadar: Guided Sightseeing Boat Tour with Refreshments: $16
- Two Hours Sightseeing Lake Cruise at Montenegro National Park: $16
- Lake Skadar: Guided Panoramic Boat Tour to Kom Monastery : $22
- Podgorica City Walking Tour: $22
- From Virpazar: Guided Lake Skadar cruise and Crnojevića River: $33
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $66
- Walking tour, all the secrets of Podgorica: $75
Alcohol
-
Alcohol Drinks for one dayZanzibar $6.86Podgorica $21
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 Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Private Wine Tasting Activity at Lipovac Winery: $27
- Book Your Wine Tour: $78
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $98
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $121
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $129
- Full Day Private Podgorica Wine Tour Experience: $159
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $197
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zanzibar and Podgorica, we can see that Podgorica 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 Podgorica 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 Podgorica would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Podgorica 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 Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zanzibar or Podgorica?
Zanzibar has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Podgorica. When comparing the sizes of Zanzibar and Podgorica, 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 Podgorica?
Podgorica 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 Podgorica in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Zanzibar and Podgorica. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Zanzibar year-round.
In the summer, Zanzibar is around the same temperature as Podgorica. Typically, the summer temperatures in Zanzibar in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Podgorica averages at about 26°C (80°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In Zanzibar, it's very sunny this time of the year. Zanzibar usually receives less sunshine than Podgorica during summer. Zanzibar gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Zanzibar usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Zanzibar gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
-
Summer Average Temperatures JulyZanzibar 25°C (77°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Zanzibar as well as Podgorica. Zanzibar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Zanzibar is generally a little warmer than Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Zanzibar average around 25°C (78°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Zanzibar this time of the year. In the autumn, Zanzibar often gets more sunshine than Podgorica. Zanzibar gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Zanzibar usually gets less rain in October than Podgorica. Zanzibar gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberZanzibar 25°C (78°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Podgorica in the Winter?
Both Podgorica and Zanzibar are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Zanzibar throughout the year.
Zanzibar is much warmer than Podgorica in the winter. The daily temperature in Zanzibar averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Podgorica fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Zanzibar. Zanzibar usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during winter. Zanzibar gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In January, Zanzibar usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Zanzibar gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
-
Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryZanzibar 28°C (82°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica 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.
In the spring, Zanzibar is much warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the spring temperatures in Zanzibar in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Podgorica averages at about 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Zanzibar often gets less sunshine than Podgorica. Zanzibar gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun.
Podgorica gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Zanzibar. Zanzibar usually gets more rain in April than Podgorica. Zanzibar gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
-
Spring Average Temperatures AprilZanzibar 27°C (81°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Zanzibar
| Zanzibar | Podgorica | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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.