Which place is cheaper, Vienna 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 Vienna?
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 Vienna 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 Vienna?
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.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
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 $62Vienna $202
The average daily cost (per person) in Zanzibar is $62, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $202. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZanzibar $24Vienna $107
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZanzibar $48Vienna $214
Compare Hotels in Zanzibar and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Zanzibar or Vienna? 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 Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zanzibar $11Vienna $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zanzibar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zanzibar:
- Premium Transfer from Zanzibar Airport ⇋ Kiwengwa: $65
- Zanzibar transfers and Taxi: $35
- Zanzibar Taxi & Transfer Services – From Airport to All Resorts: $20
- Zanzibar Shared Departure Transfer: $56
- Zanzibar Private Transfer – From Airport to Any Hotel: $50
- Zanzibar Private Round Trip Airport Transfer: $88
- Zanzibar Private Departure Transfer from Paje Beach to the Airport: $40
- Zanzibar Private Arrival Transfer from Airport to Jambiani Beach: $40
- Zanzibar Must-see Sights with Lunch and Transfers: $249
- Zanzibar Island Private Taxi Airport and Hotel Transfer: $50
- Zanzibar Ferry Terminal Departure Transfers.: $90
- Zanzibar Dolphin Tour, Jozani Forest & Salaam Cave with Transfer: $80
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Business Car: $92
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Car: $126
- Airport Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $112
- Airport Transfer: Vienna to Vienna Airport VIE by Business Car: $92
- Arrival Private Transfer Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Sedan: $71
- Arrival Private Transfer from Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna City by Luxury Van: $91
- Arrival Transfer: Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Luxury Van: $115
- Bratislava Bus Transfer to and from Vienna Airport: $21
- Bratislava Day Tour from Vienna Small Group (Car Transfer 1-way): $126
- Business Vienna City Private Transfer to Vienna Airport Schwechat: $148
- Countryside Half Day Wine Tour near Vienna with meal & transfer: $133
- From Bratislava/Fast and Comfortable Bus Transfers: $10
Is it cheaper to fly into Zanzibar or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $28Vienna $65
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
- Local Cooking Class with Spice Tour in Zanzibar: $60
- Zanzibar Cooking Lesson: $70
- Zanzibar Cultural Cuisines Cooking Class & Spice Farm Tour: $75
- Traditional Cooking Class in Zanzibar: $75
- 5 Hours Guided Spice Tour and Cooking Class in Zanzibar: $99
- Zanzibar Private Tour & Cooking Class: $110
- Fully Day Private Tour Spice Tour Cooking Class and Stone town: $130
- Spice Farm with Cooking Class + Lunch and Stone town (City tour): $130
- Exclusive Private Sunset Dinner Sail along North Coast Zanzibar: $140
- Spice Tour; Secret Garden Restaurant; Stone Town; Dinner at The Rock Restaurant: $140
- Mnemba Snorkeling Tour, Secret Garden, Stone Town Tour, Emerson Spice Dinner: $150
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Burlesque Dinner Club The ultimate dinner club experience: $34
- Strauss Dinner Show: $86
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $92
- Evening at Schönbrunn Palace 3-course Dinner and Concert: $122
- Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $124
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class: $139
- Vienna Food Tour: Bites & Sights Hidden Local Tastings: $145
- Nuit des Lumières - The Candlelight Dinner Concert in Vienna: $150
- Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food: $153
- Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks: $165
- 5 Hour Vienna Food Tour Austrian Cuisine and Hidden Gems: $171
- Private Authentic Austrian Cooking Class in Vienna & Market Tour: $289
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zanzibar $13Vienna $44
Tours and Activities in Zanzibar
Here are a few actual costs in Zanzibar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Days Tour In Zanzibar: $180
- 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 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
- A Half Day Private Tour To Jozani Forest: $87
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Vienna's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Imperial Adventure: $2.28
- Self-Guided Tours In Vienna With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.47
- Entrance tickets for the KunstHausWien. Museum Hundertwasser: $4.64
- Vienna Self Guided Walking Tour: Royal traditions & Cafe Culture: $6.50
- Vienna Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h10 and 26 Audio Commentaries: $6.84
- Vienna Highlights Audio and Self Guided Tour: $6.95
- Schönbrunn - Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour (No Palace Ticket): $6.95
- Historical Hitler Self Guided Walking Tour and Audio Guide: $6.95
- Vienna Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $6.96
- Vienna Interactive City Tour: $8.12
- Vienna Food Walk: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Audio Tour Ikonen Mautner Orthodox Icon Gallery Vienna: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZanzibar $6.75Vienna $20
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 Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $22
- Ottakringer Brewery Tour in Vienna - in German: $29
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $29
- Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $151
- Wine Tasting Tour: $157
- Austrian Private Wine Tasting Evening: $174
- Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna: $231
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zanzibar and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zanzibar or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Zanzibar. When comparing the sizes of Zanzibar and Vienna, 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 Vienna?
Vienna 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 Vienna in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Zanzibar as well as Vienna. Zanzibar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the summer months attract visitors to Vienna because of the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Zanzibar is generally around the same temperature as Vienna. Daily temperatures in Zanzibar average around 25°C (77°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vienna. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Zanzibar this time of the year. In the summer, Zanzibar often gets less sunshine than Vienna. Zanzibar gets 224 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun.
Zanzibar usually gets less rain in July than Vienna. Zanzibar gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyZanzibar 25°C (77°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Vienna in the Autumn?
Both Vienna 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, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
Zanzibar is much warmer than Vienna in the autumn. The daily temperature in Zanzibar averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and Vienna fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Zanzibar. Zanzibar usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during autumn. Zanzibar gets 275 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Zanzibar usually receives more rain than Vienna. Zanzibar gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberZanzibar 25°C (78°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Vienna in the Winter?
Both Vienna 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 travelers come to Vienna for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Vienna. In the winter, Zanzibar is much warmer than Vienna. Typically, the winter temperatures in Zanzibar in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Vienna averages at about 2°C (36°F).
It's quite sunny in Zanzibar. In the winter, Zanzibar often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Zanzibar gets 236 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun.
Zanzibar usually gets more rain in January than Vienna. Zanzibar gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryZanzibar 28°C (82°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Vienna in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Zanzibar and Vienna. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Zanzibar year-round. Also, many visitors come to Vienna in the spring for the natural beauty.
In April, Zanzibar is generally much warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Zanzibar average around 27°C (81°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vienna this time of the year. Zanzibar usually receives less sunshine than Vienna during spring. Zanzibar gets 155 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 202 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 Vienna. Zanzibar gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilZanzibar 27°C (81°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Zanzibar
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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