Which place is cheaper, Salzburg 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 Salzburg?
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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg?
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.
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Tanzania, The Best Cultural Tours in Tanzania, The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZanzibar $66Salzburg $217
The average daily cost (per person) in Zanzibar is $66, while the average daily cost in Salzburg is $217. 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 Salzburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZanzibar $26Salzburg $107
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZanzibar $52Salzburg $214
Compare Hotels in Zanzibar and Salzburg
Looking for a hotel in Zanzibar or Salzburg? 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 Salzburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zanzibar $12Salzburg $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zanzibar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zanzibar:
- Prison Island Half Day Journey With Transfers - Zanzibar: $14
- Prison Island Excursion Half-Day Tour with Transfer - Zanzibar: $15
- Prison Island Experience Half Day Trip With Transfer - Zanzibar: $15
- Prison Island Adventure Half Day Tour With Transfer - Zanzibar: $15
- Zanzibar Arrival Transfer: Zanzibar Airport to Hotel: $17
- Prison Island Experience Half Day Tour With Transfer - Zanzibar: $18
- Zanzibar Airport/Hotels transfer best price: $19
- Premium Private Transfer in Zanzibar – Airport, Hotels, Beaches: $20
- Airport Transfer in Zanzibar for Arrivals: $20
- Guided Tour of Stone Town's Historic Sites + Transfer – Zanzibar: $20
- Zanzibar Airport Transfers to Hotels : $20
- Stone Town Historical Walking Tour with Transfers – Zanzibar: $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
- Arrival Private Transfers: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Business Car: $99
- Arrival Private Transfers: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Luxury Van: $102
- Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car: $99
- From Salzburg to Munich Airport- Private Transfer - punctual & friendly Driver: $275
- Hallstatt daytrip: Transfer to Hallstatt + Salzburg and back: $523
- Private Salzburg transfer : $239
- Private Transfer From Salzburg To Innsbruck, English Speaking Driver : $287
- Private Transfer From Salzburg To Kitzbuhel, English Speaking Driver : $201
- Private Transfer From Zell am See To Salzburg, English Speaking Driver: $201
- Private Transfer Salzburg → Munich, Hotel-to-Hotel, English-speaking driver: $275
- Private Transfer between Salzburg Airport and Salzburg City: $72
- Private Transfer from Salzburg to Munich With 2h of Sightseeing: $275
Is it cheaper to fly into Zanzibar or Salzburg?
Prices for flights to both Salzburg 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 $30Salzburg $84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Zanzibar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Zanzibar.
- Zanzibar Traditional Cooking Class: $49
- Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour and Cooking Class With Lunch: $52
- Zanzibar Spice Tour & Cooking Class : $59
- Zanzibar Cooking Class [Swahili food test ] and Spice farm Private tour: $59
- Spice Tour & Cooking Class in Zanzibar: $60
- Zanzibar Cooking Lesson: $70
- Traditional Cooking Class in Zanzibar: $77
- A Half Day Private Cooking Class At the Spice Farm: $90
- 5 Hours Guided Spice Tour and Cooking Class in Zanzibar: $101
- Full-Day Private Tour in Zanzibar with Cooking Class: $110
- Spice Tour; Secret Garden Restaurant; Stone Town; Dinner at The Rock Restaurant: $130
- Exclusive Private Sunset Dinner Sail along North Coast Zanzibar: $140
Typical Food Prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
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Lunch Salad$11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
- Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch in Salzburg: $69
- Salzburg Christmas Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Lesson: $69
- Apple Strudel & Prezel Cooking Class incl. Dinner & Music: $94
- Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $98
- Mozart and Advent/Christmas Concert with Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $98
- Mozart Dinner Concert in Salzburg: $102
- Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise: $129
- Sound of Music Tour with Edelweiss Cooking Class in Salzburg: $149
- Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg: $153
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zanzibar $13Salzburg $35
Tours and Activities in Zanzibar
Here are a few actual costs in Zanzibar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Zanzibar Organic Spice Farm Tour: $13
- Zanzibar : Stone Town Tour,history without transport: $14
- Spice Tour Zanzibar : $15
- Zanzibar stonetown walking tour with local guide: $18
- Stone Town tour: $20
- Zanzibar stone town city tour: $20
- Zanzibar Green Tour Park Experience: $20
- Stone Town Historical & Cultural Walking Adventure – Zanzibar: $20
- 3 Hours Private Stone Town Walking Tour : $20
- City tours zanzibar : $20
- Guided Stone Town Tour In Zanzibar: $24
- Stone Town Tour, Historical & Cultural Landmarks in - Zanzibar: $24
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
- Salzburg Self Guided Audio Tour with Options: $3.57
- Salzburg Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.78
- Mozart's Salzburg Exploration Game and Tour: $7.16
- Zell am See Exploration Game and Tour: $7.16
- Salzburg Uncovered: Your Self Guided Adventure: $8.35
- A taste of An audio tour through the birthplace of Mozart: $12
- Sightseeing with the Sound of Music: A Salzburg Audio Tour: $12
- Stiegl Brauwelt Museum ticket: $17
- Fun & mobile puzzle rally tour in Mozart's footsteps through Salzburg: $26
- Fun & mobile puzzle rally tour through Salzburg: $31
- Salzburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour : $36
- Salzburg Old Town Walking Tour, Mozart, Mirabell Gardens: $39
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZanzibar $7.20Salzburg $31
Typical Alcohol Prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
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Beer$4.34
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
- Private Austrian Wine Tasting with a Pro-Sommelière: $203
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zanzibar and Salzburg, we can see that Salzburg 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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Salzburg 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 Salzburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zanzibar or Salzburg?
Zanzibar has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Salzburg. When comparing the sizes of Zanzibar and Salzburg, 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 Salzburg?
Salzburg 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 Salzburg in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Zanzibar and Salzburg. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Zanzibar year-round. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Salzburg because of the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
Zanzibar is a little warmer than Salzburg in the summer. The daily temperature in Zanzibar averages around 25°C (77°F) in July, and Salzburg fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Salzburg this time of the year. In Zanzibar, it's very sunny this time of the year. Zanzibar usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Salzburg during summer. Zanzibar gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 227 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Zanzibar usually receives less rain than Salzburg. Zanzibar gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 91 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyZanzibar 25°C (77°F)Salzburg 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Salzburg in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Zanzibar as well as Salzburg. Zanzibar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Salzburg this time of year.
In the autumn, Zanzibar is much warmer than Salzburg. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Zanzibar in October average around 25°C (78°F), and Salzburg averages at about 11°C (52°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Zanzibar this time of the year. In the autumn, Zanzibar often gets more sunshine than Salzburg. Zanzibar gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 108 hours of full sun.
Zanzibar usually gets more rain in October than Salzburg. Zanzibar gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberZanzibar 25°C (78°F)Salzburg 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Salzburg in the Winter?
Both Salzburg and Zanzibar are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Zanzibar throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Salzburg for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Salzburg. In January, Zanzibar is generally much warmer than Salzburg. Daily temperatures in Zanzibar average around 28°C (82°F), and Salzburg fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Zanzibar. Zanzibar usually receives more sunshine than Salzburg during winter. Zanzibar gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Salzburg receives 44 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Zanzibar usually receives more rain than Salzburg. Zanzibar gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryZanzibar 28°C (82°F)Salzburg -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Salzburg in the Spring?
Both Salzburg 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. Also, many visitors come to Salzburg in the spring for the natural beauty.
Zanzibar is much warmer than Salzburg in the spring. The daily temperature in Zanzibar averages around 27°C (81°F) in April, and Salzburg fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the spring, Zanzibar often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Salzburg. Zanzibar gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Salzburg receives 155 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Zanzibar. Zanzibar usually gets more rain in April than Salzburg. Zanzibar gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Salzburg receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilZanzibar 27°C (81°F)Salzburg 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Salzburg and Zanzibar
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 91 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 93 mm (3.6 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 1°C (35°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
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