Which place is cheaper, Toronto 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 Toronto?
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 Toronto 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 Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Tanzania, The Best Cultural Tours in Tanzania, The Best Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZanzibar $62Toronto $243
The average daily cost (per person) in Zanzibar is $62, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $243. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZanzibar $24Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZanzibar $48Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Zanzibar and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Zanzibar or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zanzibar $11Toronto $31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zanzibar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zanzibar:
- Premium Transfer from Zanzibar Airport ⇋ Kendwa: $65
- Zanzibar transfers and Taxi: $35
- Zanzibar Tour in Secret Beach, Kuza Cave and Jozani with transfer: $120
- Zanzibar Taxi & Transfer Services – From Airport to All Resorts: $20
- Zanzibar Private Transfer – From Airport to Any Hotel: $50
- Zanzibar Private Taxi and Airport Transfers: $35
- Zanzibar Private Round Trip Airport Transfer: $88
- Zanzibar Private Hotel-to-Hotel Transfer – 24/7 Service: $80
- Zanzibar Private Departure Transfer from Paje Beach to the Airport: $44
- Zanzibar Private Departure Transfer from Paje Beach to the Airport: $40
- Zanzibar Private Departure Transfer from Nungwi Beach to the Airport: $44
- Zanzibar Private Departure Transfer from Michamvi Beach to the Airport: $40
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$26
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury Car: $181
- Arrival Private Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury Van: $168
- Departure Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ by Luxury SUV: $185
- Highlights of Toronto city tour with private transfers: $252
- Low Cost :- Private Transfer Toronto Downtown to Niagara Falls Ont: $255
- Niagara Falls: Private Transfer to/from Toronto Airport: $688
- Private Airport Transfer Pearson Airport to or from Toronto: $65
- Private Arrival Transfer - YYZ Airport to Toronto Downton Hotel & Accommodations: $252
- Private Arrival Transfer-Pearson Airport (YYZ) to Niagara Falls: $223
- Private Arrival Transfer. Pearson Airport to Kitchener/Waterloo: $209
- Private Ground Transfer 2-14 Passengers to Downtown Toronto: $167
- Private ONE-Way Transfer Toronto Airport to Niagara-on-the-Lake: $169
Is it cheaper to fly into Zanzibar or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $28Toronto $107
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
- Zanzibar Traditional Cooking Class: $49
- 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
- Zanzibar Spice Tour & Cooking Class: $69
- Zanzibar Cooking Lesson: $70
- Zanzibar Cultural Cuisines Cooking Class & Spice Farm Tour: $75
- Traditional Cooking Class in Zanzibar: $76
- 5 Hours Guided Spice Tour and Cooking Class in Zanzibar: $99
- Zanzibar Private Tour & Cooking Class: $110
- Spice Farm with Cooking Class + Lunch and Stone town (City tour): $125
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$22
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$54
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Premium Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $51
- Great White North Food Tour + Distillery District & Old Town: $53
- Great White North Food Tour + Distillery District and Old Town: $54
- Fun Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Trendy Venue in Toronto: $54
- Authentic Food Tour with Local & International Flavors: $58
- Pasta Making Cooking Class With Local Chef: $60
- Fun Sushi Making Cooking Class at a Trendy Venue in Toronto: $60
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $64
- Toronto : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $68
- Toronto Best Private St Lawrence Market Food Tour: $70
- Niagara Falls Night Tour, Boat, Journey, Dinner & Tower: $71
- Kensington Market 'Taste the World' Food Tour: $77
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zanzibar $13Toronto $30
Tours and Activities in Zanzibar
Here are a few actual costs in Zanzibar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 days tour from Jozani forest to Stone town zanzibar: $270
- 3 Hours Private Stone Town Walking Tour: $19
- 3 hours Spice Tour in Tanzania: $80
- 3inONE, Private Spice, Stone Town & Prison Island Tours: $120
- 4h Quad Adventures in Nungwi / Kendwa: $68
- 5 HOURS Stone Town Tour Including Pick-up and Drop off: $70
- A Full Day Private Tour To Prison Island + Nakupenda + Stone Town: $150
- A Full Day Stone Town and Spice Farm Private Tour: $100
- A Half Day Private Dolphins And Snorkeling Tour To Mnemba Island: $95
- A Half Day Private Nungwi Village Tour (With Turtles Aquarium): $78
- A Half Day Private Prison Island Tour: $106
- A Half Day Private Stone Town Tour: $85
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$35
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$25
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.07
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Toronto Essentials Tour: Old Town & Downtown Highlights (PWYC): $4.32
- Toronto Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $4.32
- City Highlights Walking Tour | 3-Hour: $5.00
- Old Town Toronto Highlights 3 Hour Walking Tour | Gratuity-Based: $5.00
- Toronto Self Guided Audio Experience: $6.00
- Toronto Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h and 23 audio commentary: $6.84
- Toronto's Waterfront: a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $7.92
- Best of Toronto and Waterfront Self-Guided Tours: $8.16
- Historical Ghost Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Downtown Hamilton: $8.99
- Toronto's Greatest Hits: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Queen Street West: An audio tour exploring Toronto's coolest street: $8.99
- Kensington Market and Chinatown: A Self-Guided Tour: $9.99
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZanzibar $6.75Toronto $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Zanzibar
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Zanzibar:
- Thrilling Pub Crawl In Zanzibar. Visit 3 Unique Bars: $26
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Toronto Distillery District: Whisky Exploration Game and Tour: $7.33
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $20
- Distillery & Old Town Private Walking Tour: $27
- Toronto Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $28
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $34
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $42
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $43
- Toronto Distillery District Self-Guided Walking Tour: $43
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $52
- Distillery District Breakfast Tour: $53
- Private Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $58
- Distillery District Beer and Cheese Tasting Tour: $67
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zanzibar and Toronto, we can see that Toronto 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 Toronto is in North America, 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto 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 Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zanzibar or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Zanzibar. When comparing the sizes of Zanzibar and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
Toronto 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 Toronto in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Zanzibar as well as Toronto. Zanzibar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Toronto this time of year.
In the summer, Zanzibar is a little warmer than Toronto. Typically, the summer temperatures in Zanzibar in July average around 25°C (77°F), and Toronto averages at about 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Toronto. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Zanzibar this time of the year. In the summer, Zanzibar often gets less sunshine than Toronto. Zanzibar gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun.
Zanzibar usually gets less rain in July than Toronto. Zanzibar gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyZanzibar 25°C (77°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Toronto in the Autumn?
Both Toronto and Zanzibar are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Zanzibar throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Toronto for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Zanzibar is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Zanzibar average around 25°C (78°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Zanzibar. Zanzibar usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during autumn. Zanzibar gets 275 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Zanzibar usually receives more rain than Toronto. Zanzibar gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberZanzibar 25°C (78°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Zanzibar during the winter 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 Toronto in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Toronto can get quite cold in the winter. Zanzibar is much warmer than Toronto in the winter. The daily temperature in Zanzibar averages around 28°C (82°F) in January, and Toronto fluctuates around -4°C (25°F).
It's quite sunny in Zanzibar. In the winter, Zanzibar often gets more sunshine than Toronto. Zanzibar gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun.
Zanzibar usually gets more rain in January than Toronto. Zanzibar gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryZanzibar 28°C (82°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Toronto in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Zanzibar and Toronto. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Zanzibar year-round. Also, most visitors come to Toronto for the activities around the city during these months.
In the spring, Zanzibar is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the spring temperatures in Zanzibar in April average around 27°C (81°F), and Toronto averages at about 7°C (44°F).
Zanzibar usually receives less sunshine than Toronto during spring. Zanzibar gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun in the spring.
Zanzibar gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In April, Zanzibar usually receives more rain than Toronto. Zanzibar gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilZanzibar 27°C (81°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Zanzibar
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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