Which place is cheaper, Seville or Zanzibar?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Zanzibar or Seville?
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 Seville 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 Seville?
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.
Seville
The capital city of Andalucia, Seville is both the cultural and financial hub of southern Spain. It's also a popular tourist destination. The city has over 700,000 residents and 1.6 million in the metropolitan area, making it the fourth largest city in the country. It is cut in half by the Guadalquivir River, with the two halves referred to as Sevilla and Triana. Seville has continued to grow in popularity as a tourist destination since the 19th century when it was included as a stop on the Romantic "Grand Tour" of Europe. In 1992 Seville hosted the International Exposition which led to the construction of a new airport, train station, as well as other infrastructural improvements. Today Seville remains very popular with tourists for its many festivals, interesting attractions, great restaurants and nightlife scene.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Tanzania, The Best Cultural Tours in Tanzania, The Best 3-Week Tours in Spain, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZanzibar $51Seville $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Zanzibar is $51, while the average daily cost in Seville is $133. 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 Seville in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZanzibar $24Seville $62
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZanzibar $48Seville $124
Compare Hotels in Zanzibar and Seville
Looking for a hotel in Zanzibar or Seville? 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 Seville Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zanzibar $11Seville $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zanzibar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zanzibar:
- From Mystery Day Safari with Transfer: $500
- Private VIP Ferry Tickets to Daressalam with two way transfers : $260
- Private Transfer from Zanzibar Airport to Kiwengwa: $200
- Safari blue tour with Lunch and Transfers: $180
- Zanzibar Sunset Dhow Cruise with Transfers.: $149
- Zanzibar:Prison Island,Nakupenda Sandbank Tour with transfer: $141
- Off-Road Quad Bike Adventure with hotel transfer: $138
- Arrival Private Transfer Zanzibar Airport ZNZ to Island by Luxury Car: $125
- Departure Private Transfer from Island to Zanzibar Airport ZNZ by Luxury Sedan: $125
- Ferry Zanzibar :Transfer services: $120
- Jozani Forest and Spice Farm Tour With Transfer: $110
- Fishing Boat Tour with Transfer: $109
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seville
Also for Seville, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport transfer from Monte Gordo to Seville: $215
- Arrival Private Transfer Seville Airport SVQ to Seville City by Luxury Van: $97
- Caminito del Rey from Seville with semiprivate transfer: $191
- Departure Private Transfer: Seville City to Seville Airport SVQ by Business Car: $60
- From Full-Day Private Transfer to Granada via Ronda: $343
- From Private Transfer to Granada and Córdoba Tour: $386
- From Private Transfer to Granada with Tour of Ronda: $398
- Granada: Full-Day Trip from Seville with Transfers: $173
- One-way Private Transfer From/To Sevilla Airport: $44
- Private Arrival Transfer: Seville Airport to Hotel: $93
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Seville Airport: $93
- Private IN/OUT transfer from/to Seville city: $57
Is it cheaper to fly into Zanzibar or Seville?
Prices for flights to both Seville 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 $17Seville $39
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
Typical Food Prices in Seville
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Seville:
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Lunch$10
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Ice Cream$2.46
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Jamon (Dry Cured Ham)$13
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seville
For Seville, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Flamenco at El Palacio Andaluz with Optional Dinner: $28
- Ugly Delicious Food Tour: $38
- Paella Showcooking with Rooftop Views in Seville City: $43
- El Patio Sevillano Flamenco Show Ticket & Dinner: $43
- Flavors of Andalucía Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $46
- Paella-Cooking Experience with Sangria & Full Meal: $46
- Flamenco Show at Tablao El Arenal with Drink and Optional Dinner or Tapas : $47
- Oriental dinner with a view of the Giralda: $57
- Paella & Sangria Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Paella Showcooking Experience on a Rooftop: $60
- Paella Cooking Experience on a Rooftop Terrace: $64
- The Seville Morning Food Tour: $69
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zanzibar $13Seville $31
Tours and Activities in Zanzibar
Here are a few actual costs in Zanzibar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 4 hours Spice Tour in Tanzania: $80
- Fair Tourism In Paje: $27
- Spice Tour & Mangapwani Cave Tour: $80
- Stone City, Spice Farm and Prison Island Full Day Tour: $130
- Stonetown Private Half-day Walking Tour: $35
- Zanzibar Spice Tour : $47
- 10 DAYS MOSHI TO ZANZIBAR BIKE TOUR: $4,286
- 2day Zanzibar adventure: Prison Island & Sandbank (all-incl): $538
- 3 HOURS PRISON ISLAND TOUR IN ZANZIBAR: $60
- 3 Hours Private Stone Town Walking Tour : $30
- 3-Day Selous Game Reserve Safari & Cultural tour with Flight: $1,345
- 3-Hour Private City Tour in Zanzibar Island : $26
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seville
For Seville, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Entrance to Cathedral$8.57
Tours and Activities in Seville
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Seville.
- SEVILLE in one day: GPS-AutoGuided Audio Tour: $1.08
- Triana Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio: $3.23
- Ticket to the Flamenco Dress Museum: $3.23
- Barrio de Santa Cruz Self-Guided Audio Tour: $3.23
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Sevilla: Best Monumental Free Walking Tour: $3.26
- Walking Tour of Sevilla's Historic Sites: $3.28
- Self Audio Guided Tour in Seville Cathedral: $4.37
- Unveil Flamenco's World through a Self-Guided Tour: $4.63
- Seville Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour (EN, ES): $5.40
- City Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Smartphone App Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZanzibar $6.86Seville $11
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 Seville
Also in Seville, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $32
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $33
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $39
- Sherry Wine Tasting with Views of Sevilla: $43
- Half-Day Wine Tour in Andalusia: $96
- From Tour of Jerez with Horse Show & Wine Tasting: $113
- Tapas and Wine Tasting Tour: $114
- Jerez and Cadiz Wine Tasting & Horse Show Day Trip: $128
- County Wine Tasting: $164
- Wine tourism, visit to a traditional winery and wine tasting: $213
- Jerez Winery Tour and wine tasting: $213
- Private wine tour to Jerez de la Frontera: $295
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zanzibar and Seville, we can see that Seville 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 Seville 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 Seville would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seville 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 Seville Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zanzibar or Seville?
Seville has a larger population, and is about 74% larger than the population of Zanzibar. When comparing the sizes of Zanzibar and Seville, 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 Seville?
Seville 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 Seville in the Summer?
Both Seville and Zanzibar during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Zanzibar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many travelers come to Seville for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Zanzibar is generally around the same temperature as Seville. Daily temperatures in Zanzibar average around 25°C (77°F), and Seville fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
In Seville, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Zanzibar. In the summer, Zanzibar often gets less sunshine than Seville. Zanzibar gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seville receives 360 hours of full sun.
Zanzibar usually gets more rain in July than Seville. Zanzibar gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Seville receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyZanzibar 25°C (77°F)Seville 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Seville in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Zanzibar and Seville. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Zanzibar year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Seville in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Zanzibar is a little warmer than Seville in the autumn. The daily temperature in Zanzibar averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and Seville fluctuates around 20°C (67°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Seville this time of the year. In Zanzibar, it's very sunny this time of the year. Zanzibar usually receives more sunshine than Seville during autumn. Zanzibar gets 275 hours of sunny skies, while Seville receives 208 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Zanzibar usually receives more rain than Seville. Zanzibar gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Seville receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberZanzibar 25°C (78°F)Seville 20°C (67°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Seville in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Zanzibar as well as Seville. Zanzibar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Seville for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine during these months.
In the winter, Zanzibar is much warmer than Seville. Typically, the winter temperatures in Zanzibar in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Seville averages at about 11°C (51°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Zanzibar this time of the year. In the winter, Zanzibar often gets more sunshine than Seville. Zanzibar gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seville receives 173 hours of full sun.
Zanzibar usually gets less rain in January than Seville. Zanzibar gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Seville receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryZanzibar 28°C (82°F)Seville 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Seville in the Spring?
Both Seville and Zanzibar are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Zanzibar throughout the year. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Seville because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Zanzibar is generally much warmer than Seville. Daily temperatures in Zanzibar average around 27°C (81°F), and Seville fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It's quite sunny in Seville. Zanzibar usually receives less sunshine than Seville during spring. Zanzibar gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Seville receives 221 hours of full sun in the spring.
It's quite rainy in Zanzibar. In April, Zanzibar usually receives more rain than Seville. Zanzibar gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Seville receives 57 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilZanzibar 27°C (81°F)Seville 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Seville and Zanzibar
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 32 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
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