A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Los Cristianos vs. Paris for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Los Cristianos or Paris?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Los Cristianos and Paris. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Los Cristianos or Paris?

Los Cristianos

Picture your ultimate beach vacation. It probably consists of sand, sun and the most pristine resorts to pamper and spoil you. You've just dreamed up a place that actually exists - Los Cristianos. Located in the south of the Canary Island of Tenerife, Los Cristianos is one of the most popular tourist centers in this area, and for good reason. This area knows how to treat vacationers. The sea is a way of life in this area of the world, and that's apparent everywhere you look. Harbor tours, fishing trips and dolphin watching excursions are being advertised everywhere you look - all ready to give you the Los Cristianos experience.

Paris

Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.


Which place is cheaper, Paris or Los Cristianos?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Los Cristianos Prices
    Spain Prices
    Paris Prices
    France Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Los Cristianos 152
    Paris 265

The average daily cost (per person) in Los Cristianos is €152, while the average daily cost in Paris is €265. 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 Los Cristianos and Paris in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Los Cristianos 57
    Paris 153
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Los Cristianos 114
    Paris 306
Compare Hotels in Los Cristianos and Paris

Looking for a hotel in Los Cristianos or Paris? 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.

Hotels in Los Cristianos


Hotels in Paris


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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: Los Cristianos Hotel Prices and Paris Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Los Cristianos 49
    Paris 21

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:


  • Metro
    6.40
  • Train from Airport
    9.00
  • Metro tickets
    6.80
  • Train
    20

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris

Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Versailles Palace Tour With Private Transfers & Audio Guide: $215
  • VAN transfer from Paris to Roissy CDG or Orly airport: $184
  • Transfert from Paris to Orly Airport: $143
  • Transfers between Paris, CDG, Orly, Disneyland & Versaille by van: $95
  • Transfers between Paris and Paris Airports/Disneyland/Versailles: $125
  • Transfers Private: Paris-Aéroports/Paris-Disneyland, France: $118
  • Transfer in Paris in Portuguese: $227
  • Transfer from Paris to Disneyland Private transfer by Minivan: $143
  • Transfer from Paris to Beauvais Airport: $138
  • Transfer from Paris to Airport: CDG, Orly, Beauvais: $300
  • Transfer from Paris Train Station or City to Disneyland Paris: $130
  • Transfer from Orly/CDG/LBG Airport to Paris (E-Class 2pax): $154

Is it cheaper to fly into Los Cristianos or Paris?

Prices for flights to both Paris and Los Cristianos 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Los Cristianos 65
    Paris 72

Typical Food Prices in Paris

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:


  • Ice Cream
    8.00
  • Breakfast
    7.00
  • Breakfast for 2
    30
  • Dinner on River Cruise
    86
  • Dinner
    57
  • Cheese
    13

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris

For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • #1 Montmartre Pastries & Chocolate Food Tour with 6+ Tastings: $60
  • Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris : $66
  • Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $68
  • Paris Prestige Dinner Cruise from Eiffel Tower Area: $74
  • Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $78
  • Paris Food Tour: $82
  • Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien: $84
  • Paris Unlimited Brunch Cruise and Cooking Workshop: $94
  • Private French Home Cooking Class in Paris with Local Chef Ioana: $99
  • Champagne & Oysters Paris Food Tour: $102
  • French Gourmet Cuisine: Dinner and Wine Pairing: $106
  • Paris 3-Course Gourmet Dinner and Sightseeing Seine River Cruise : $110

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Los Cristianos 23
    Paris 76

Tours and Activities in Los Cristianos

For Los Cristianos, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Camel Experience: $4.70
  • Paddle Surf & Snorkeling Experience in Playa de las Américas: $35
  • Tenerife: Electric Paddle Board Adventure Awaits: $65
  • Unforgettable snorkeling tours with turtles: $59
  • VESPA TOUR TENERIFE+BOAT TOUR CLIFFS OF THE GIANTS+BATH +LUNCH: $170

Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris

For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Louvre Entry for Two
    18
  • Admission to Pantheon
    5.00
  • Catacombs (2)
    23

Tours and Activities in Paris

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.

  • Area ,Opera, Jewellery,Fashion,Palais Royal walking tour : $74
  • Audio-Guided Montparnasse Tower Tour with Priority Admission: $42
  • Eiffel Tower with 2nd Floor Access & Trocadero Gardens Tour: $73
  • Half Day Giverny Monet's Gardens Tour : $172
  • Illumination Tour of Paris: $75
  • Louvre Evening Escape: Avoid the Crowds - Exclusive Guided Tour : $167
  • Musée d'Orsay Rebels Passion Colour. A Private Guided Tour: $143
  • Notre-Dame Exterior & Sainte-Chapelle Medieval Paris Tour : $71
  • Palace of Versailles Ticket and Guided Visit: $86
  • Paris City Center Self-Guided Walking Tour : $12
  • Paris Sightseeing Tour with Seine River Cruise from Disneyland®: $106
  • Versailles Small Group Guided Tour with Local Guide: $84

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Los Cristianos 7.14
    Paris 24

Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris

Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:


  • Wine
    14

Sample the Local Flavors in Paris

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:

  • Paris International Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Fun Games: $18
  • Original Paris Pub Crawl : $24
  • Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $36
  • Paris Nation wine tasting: $47
  • Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres: $56
  • Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex: $59
  • Paris New Year's Eve Pub Crawl with Shots and Nightclub Entry: $84
  • The only Paris Wine Tasting experience you need to do - 2 hours : $94
  • Paris Wine Tasting Session with Expert Sommelier: $106
  • Paris Amateur Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting : $114
  • Left Bank Gastronomy & Wine tour with a Culinary School : $114
  • Walk & Wine Tour in the Latin Quarter: $118


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Los Cristianos and Paris, we can see that Paris is more expensive. And not only is Los Cristianos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Los Cristianos would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Los Cristianos 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris than you might in Los Cristianos.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Los Cristianos Expensive? and Is Paris Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Los Cristianos or Paris?

Paris has a larger population, and is about 92980 times larger than the population of Los Cristianos. When comparing the sizes of Los Cristianos and Paris, 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.