Which place is cheaper, Sarajevo or Funchal?
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 Funchal or Sarajevo?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Funchal or Sarajevo? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Funchal or Sarajevo?
Funchal
Funchal is the capital city of the autonomous region of Madeira on the island of Madeira. The city is located to the south between the cities of Santa Cruz and Camara de Lobos. It is actually named for the fennel plant which grows liberally on the island. The city was most significant as a shipping center between the 15th and 17th centuries. Today it has a population of over 100,000 people and is, arguably, one of the most picturesque cities in Portugal. It's appeal as a tourist destination has made it the leading Portuguese port for cruise line dockings.
Sarajevo
Sarajevo is the capital city of Bosnia and is one of the most culturally and historically interesting cities to visit in Europe. The city was at the crossroads where the Eastern and Western Roman Empires divided, and the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches divided. Today it is most associated with the Civil War that occurred here between 1992 and 1995. There are still many remnants of the war left, from the cemeteries that dot the countryside to the leftover damage done by bombs. Despite its brutal history, Sarajevo has begun to thrive again, both economically and as a tourist destination.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Portugal, The Best G Adventures Tours to Portugal, The Best Luxury Tours to Bosnia and Herzegowina, and The Best Cultural Tours in Bosnia and Herzegowina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayFunchal €116Sarajevo €87
The average daily cost (per person) in Funchal is €116, while the average daily cost in Sarajevo is €87. 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 Funchal and Sarajevo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personFunchal €52Sarajevo €26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomFunchal €104Sarajevo €52
Compare Hotels in Funchal and Sarajevo
Looking for a hotel in Funchal or Sarajevo? 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: Funchal Hotel Prices and Sarajevo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Funchal €9.94Sarajevo €6.58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Funchal
Also for Funchal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer to Pico do Arieiro Self-Guided Hike (Morning slot): $36
- Transfer to Caldeirão Verde Levada Self-Guided Hike Queimadas: $39
- Transfer Sunrise Self-Guided Hike Pico do Arieiro : $39
- Transfer Rabacal 25 Fontes & Risco Levada Self-Guided: $40
- Transfer Privado e Confiável: Aeroporto → Funchal (ou vice-versa): $21
- Self Guided Transfer to Ponta de São Lourenço Natural Reserve: $36
- Private Transfer from Madeira North area resorts to Madeira Funchal airport: $90
- Private Transfer from Funchal airport to Madeira south area: $73
- Private Transfer from Cristiano Ronaldo Airport to Funchal Hotels: $75
- Private Transfer Madeira Airport: $30
- Minibus Transfer: Madeira Airport - Funchal: $52
- Madeira: PR8 -Ponta de São Lourenço Natural Reserve Transfer: $33
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sarajevo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Sarajevo:
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Tram Tickets (for 2)€1.53
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sarajevo
Also for Sarajevo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer (FROM-TO) Sarajevo - Belgrade: $339
- Private Transfer from Sarajevo Airport (SJJ) to Jajce: $299
- Private Transfer from Sarajevo Airport (SJJ) to Lukavac: $296
- Transfer from city of Sarajevo to city of Mostar: $274
- Private Transfer from Sarajevo Airport (SJJ) to Travnik: $268
- Private transfer (FROM-TO) Sarajevo - Kotor - Budva : $268
- Private transfer (FROM-TO) Sarajevo - Belgrade : $250
- Private transfer (FROM-TO) Sarajevo - Dubrovnik: $250
- Private Transfer from Sarajevo Airport (SJJ) to Mostar: $248
- Private Transfer from Sarajevo Airport (SJJ) to Srebrenica : $248
- Sarajevo ⇄ Mostar / Private Transfer: $222
- Private Transfer from Sarajevo Airport (SJJ) to Živinice grad: $208
Is it cheaper to fly into Funchal or Sarajevo?
Prices for flights to both Sarajevo and Funchal 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 dayFunchal €54Sarajevo €50
Typical Food Prices in Funchal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Funchal:
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Coffee€1.40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Funchal
For Funchal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Walking Food Tour Around Funchal: $33
- Madeiran Traditional Dinner: $95
Typical Food Prices in Sarajevo
For Sarajevo, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Restaurant Dinner (for 2)€11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sarajevo
For Sarajevo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Ethnic Village Food Tour With Optional Mountain Hiking: $55
- Bosnian Cooking Lessons: $95
- Experience Bosnian Cooking Class: $105
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Funchal €15Sarajevo €11
Tours and Activities in Funchal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Funchal.
- Low Cost Wheelchair Santana Half Day Tour : $179
- Wheelchair Full Day Tour Porto Moniz E Sao Vicente : $208
- Wheelchair Porto Moniz Handicap Tour: $179
- 25 Fountains Levada: Hiking Tour in Madeira Rabaçal Valley (PR6): $55
- 4x4 Full-Day Tour to Explore Portugal's Scents and Flavors: $69
- 4x4 Jeep Safari Porto Moniz - the "Farowest" tour - Full Day Small Groups : $77
- 8-Hour Luxury Cruise from Funchal to Ponta de São Lourenço: $2,173
- Achada do Teixeira to Pico Ruivo in Madeira (PR1.2) - Hiking Tour: $55
- Adventure Trikes Private Tour in Madeira : $173
- Agriculture Green Tour : $102
- Amazing East Tour : $36
- Amazing Sunset (Private tour): $262
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sarajevo
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Sarajevo's activities, tours, and tickets:
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National Museum (for 2)€7.16
Tours and Activities in Sarajevo
For Sarajevo, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Srebrenica Genocide Tour from Sarajevo: $119
- 1984 Sarajevo Olympics Adventure - Half Day Tour: $101
- 7-Day Balkans Small-Group Tour: Sarajevo, Mostar & Dubrovnik: $1,062
- Bentbaša: Guided Walking Tour: $23
- Best of Sarajevo - Ultimate Full-Day Experience: $83
- Bijambare Cave Tour : $48
- Bosnian Castles Tour: Vranduk Tešanj Srebrenik from Sarajevo: $149
- Bosnian Kingdom Capitals: Travnik & Jajce Tour from Sarajevo: $154
- Bunker: Tito's Secret & Boracko Lake Tour from Sarajevo: $214
- CENTRAL BOSNIA | A medieval tour (Jajce + Travnik + Pliva lakes): $89
- Climb Via Ferrata Experience: $85
- Cycling & Adventure One day tour 59 euro : $71
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayFunchal €16Sarajevo €6.88
Sample the Local Flavors in Funchal
Also in Funchal, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Portuguese Wine Tasting with Sommelier: $40
- Half day jeep Wine tour and tasting, & sea cliff adventure: $62
- Bestselling Wine Tour, Tasting Experience & Skywalk 4x4 Adventure: $63
- Half-Day Wine Tour- Shared: $89
- Shore Excursion: Private Madeira Tour & Wine Tasting: $93
- Guided Toboggan Ride and Madeira Wine Tasting Tour: $107
- Tuk Tuk Wine Tour - Madeira Island: $112
- Weekends Madeira Wine Tasting São Vicente: $119
- Visiting local Vineyard With Wine Tasting & Lunch included: $208
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Funchal and Sarajevo, we can see that Funchal is more expensive. And not only is Sarajevo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sarajevo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sarajevo 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 Funchal would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Funchal than you might in Sarajevo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Funchal Expensive? and Is Sarajevo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Funchal or Sarajevo?
Sarajevo has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Funchal. When comparing the sizes of Funchal and Sarajevo, 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 Funchal or Sarajevo?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Funchal or Sarajevo in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Funchal and Sarajevo. Furthermore, the summer months attract visitors to Sarajevo because of the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
Funchal is cooler than Sarajevo in the summer. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 22°C (72°F) in July, and Sarajevo fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sarajevo this time of the year. In Funchal, it's very sunny this time of the year. Funchal usually receives less sunshine than Sarajevo during summer. Funchal gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Sarajevo receives 323 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Funchal usually receives less rain than Sarajevo. Funchal gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Sarajevo receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyFunchal 22°C (72°F)Sarajevo 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Sarajevo in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Funchal as well as Sarajevo. Additionally, the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Sarajevo this time of year.
In the autumn, Funchal is a little warmer than Sarajevo. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Funchal in October average around 21°C (70°F), and Sarajevo averages at about 17°C (62°F).
In the autumn, Funchal often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Sarajevo. Funchal gets 183 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sarajevo receives 178 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Sarajevo. Funchal receives a lot of rain in the autumn. Funchal usually gets less rain in October than Sarajevo. Funchal gets 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Sarajevo receives 153 mm (6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberFunchal 21°C (70°F)Sarajevo 17°C (62°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Sarajevo in the Winter?
Both Sarajevo and Funchal are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Sarajevo for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Funchal is generally much warmer than Sarajevo. Daily temperatures in Funchal average around 16°C (61°F), and Sarajevo fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
Funchal usually receives more sunshine than Sarajevo during winter. Funchal gets 141 hours of sunny skies, while Sarajevo receives 113 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sarajevo. It's quite rainy in Funchal. In January, Funchal usually receives less rain than Sarajevo. Funchal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Sarajevo receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryFunchal 16°C (61°F)Sarajevo 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Funchal or Sarajevo in the Spring?
Both Sarajevo and Funchal during the spring are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Sarajevo in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Funchal is a little warmer than Sarajevo in the spring. The daily temperature in Funchal averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Sarajevo fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In the spring, Funchal often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Sarajevo. Funchal gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sarajevo receives 174 hours of full sun.
Sarajevo gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Funchal usually gets less rain in April than Sarajevo. Funchal gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Sarajevo receives 127 mm (5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilFunchal 17°C (63°F)Sarajevo 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Sarajevo and Funchal
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 16°C (61°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
| Mar | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (64°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) |
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