Which place is cheaper, Madrid or Moshi?
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 Moshi or Madrid?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Moshi or Madrid, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Moshi or Madrid?
Moshi
Moshi is a town in northern Tanzania, near the Kenyan border. It’s known as a gateway to Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Trails run up the mountain's cloud-ringed, snow-capped dome, through alpine forests and meadows home to elephants and leopards. The noticeably clean capital of the densely populated Kilimanjaro region sits at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro and makes a good introduction to the splendors of the north. It's a low-key place with an appealing blend of African and Asian influences and a self-sufficient, prosperous feel, due in large part to its being the center of one of Tanzania's major coffee-growing regions. Virtually all visitors are here to climb Mt Kilimanjaro or to recover after having done so. Yet there’s much more to do, including cultural tours and hikes on the mountain’s lower slopes.
Madrid
Madrid, the capital of Spain, overs visitors countless opportunities to experience Spain's culture, art, cuisine, and nightlife. It is the largest city in Spain, and as such has much to explore. The city is situated on the Iberian Peninsula on the Spanish central Castillian plateau. If you're flying into Spain, you'll likely fly into the Madrid airport as it's one of the largest airports in Europe. Madrid is well connected to the rest of Spain with planes, trains and buses, making it a popular place to visit for many travelers doing a European tour.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Tanzania, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Tanzania, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Barcelona, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMoshi $89Madrid $189
The average daily cost (per person) in Moshi is $89, while the average daily cost in Madrid is $189. 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 Moshi and Madrid in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMoshi $39Madrid $91
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMoshi $78Madrid $182
Compare Hotels in Moshi and Madrid
Looking for a hotel in Moshi or Madrid? 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: Moshi Hotel Prices and Madrid Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Moshi $18Madrid $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moshi
Also for Moshi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to Moshi/Arusha: $107
- Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) Private Transfer to Mount Kilimanjaro: $78
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer: $60
- Private Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to or from Tanzania: $55
- Airport Transfer between Moshi and Kilimanjaro International Airport: $54
- Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) Transfer/Taxi Services: $53
- Kilimanjaro Airport Private Transfer from/to Moshi : $49
- Private Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi: $47
- Airport transfer: $45
- Airport Transfer From Kilimanjaro International Airport 7 Seater: $42
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Madrid are as follows:
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Taxi Ride$31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Madrid
Also for Madrid, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Vehicle transfer with driver included in Madrid: $156
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Madrid HTL-APT (MAD): $53
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Madrid APT-HTL (MAD): $64
- Transfer to Barajas Airport from Madrid: $108
- Transfer from Barajas Airport to Madrid: $120
- Shuttle Transfer Arrivals: Madrid Airport to City Center: $168
- Round Trip Transfer from Madrid MAD to Madrid City by Minivan: $137
- Round Trip Transfer from Madrid Airport MAD to Madrid by Sedan: $90
- Private transfer to Madrid Airport (MAD): $37
- Private transfer from Madrid city to CHAMARTIN train station: $47
- Private transfer departure from City Centre to Madrid Airport: $29
- Private one way Transfer from/to Madrid to/from Segovia: $150
Is it cheaper to fly into Moshi or Madrid?
Prices for flights to both Madrid and Moshi 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 dayMoshi $36Madrid $69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Moshi
For Moshi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Kili View Tanzanian Cooking Class: $26
- Private Market Tour and Tanzanian Cooking Class in Moshi: $86
- 3 Days Chaga Culture: Cooking, NGO Projects, Banana Beer, Hiking: $207
Typical Food Prices in Madrid
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Madrid:
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Coffee$2.35
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Ice Cream$3.52
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Kebabs (for 2)$19
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Croissant$1.76
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Lunch at Airport (for 2)$18
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Madrid
For Madrid, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Corral de la Moreria Madrid Flamenco Show with Optional Dinner: $60
- Local Flamenco Show with dinner at El Cortijo: $60
- Zarzuela Opera and Dinner at La Castafiore Restaurant in Madrid: $66
- Madrid Old Town Tour & Flamenco Show with Optional Dinner: $71
- Chocolate & Churros Cooking Class in Madrid : $72
- Madrid's Authentic Culture & Food Tour by Food Lover Tour: $78
- 10 Tapas Cooking Class Experience in Madrid with Sangria: $82
- Paella and Tapas Cooking Workshop in Madrid: $84
- Madrid Spanish Omelet Cooking Class and Bottomless Wine brunch: $90
- Spanish Cooking Class Paella Tapas and Sangria in Madrid: $102
- Flamenco Show at Tablao La Carmela with Tapas Dinner: $106
- Madrid Small Group Tapas Tour at 4 Venues -Lunch or Dinner: $108
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Moshi $20Madrid $39
Tours and Activities in Moshi
For Moshi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Materuni Village Tour | Materuni waterfalls | materuni coffee tour: $91
- #1 Best Tanzania Safari Tarangire Day tour Adventure : $200
- 1 Day Tour to Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour: $128
- 1 Full-Day Safari Adventure in Tarangire National Park: $250
- 1 day tour hike mount kilimanjaro through marangu route: $240
- 1-Day Moshi Villages bike tour: $50
- 1_Day Bike Tour to Chemka Hotspring: $80
- Best 1# day Kilimanjaro trek Machame with Kilinge Adventure : $100
- Best Kilimanjaro hiking day trip tour with Kilinge Adventures: $100
- Bodaboda Experience to Materuni Waterfall and Coffee Tour : $52
- Chemka Hot Spring Day Tour: $160
- Chemka Hot Springs Tour from Moshi: $59
Tours and Activities in Madrid
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Madrid.
- El Pardo Royal Palace Entry Ticket: $20
- Madrid Tapas & Taverns Small Group Food & History Tour: $95
- Ávila & Segovia and Alcazar Day Tour from Madrid lunch included: $215
- 2 Days Guided Cultural Tour in Madrid Royal Palace and 3 Museums : $228
- 2 Hour Madrid City Expert Tour : $203
- 3 Hours Bike tour from the City center to Santiago Bernabeu and it's Museum: $109
- 3-hour experience on the Redován K2 Family Via Ferrata: $49
- 30 Minutes of Jet Ski Adventure on the Coast of Alicante: $106
- A Self-Guided Tour of El Retiro Park’s Rise, Ruin and Redemption: $9.99
- A local's A self-guided audio tour: $9.99
- ANGLE - Experience Madrid With a Local Photographer: $255
- Afternoon Segovia Tour with Cathedral & Alcazar Visit from Madrid: $83
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMoshi $3.59Madrid $23
Typical Alcohol Prices in Madrid
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Madrid are as follows:
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Beer$5.87
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Drinks and Tapas (for 2)$15
Sample the Local Flavors in Madrid
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Madrid:
- Visit to the Winery with Wine Tasting and Appetizers in Navarra: $12
- Madrid Pub Crawl with VIP Club Entrance: $12
- Pub Crawl Madrid by Mad Party Crew: $20
- Pub Crawl Madrid-The Original since 2005-Shots-Fun-Clubs-Dance: $30
- Wine Tour with tasting in the Natural Park of La Mata: $38
- Wine Tasting in Madrid Experience: $55
- Toledo Tour with Tapas, Wine Tasting and Optional 3 Monuments: $58
- Madrid Royal Palace Small Group Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $71
- New Year Eve Madrid Pub Crawl: $83
- Toledo Full Day with Winery Visit, Tapas & Wine Tasting : $83
- Spanish Wine Tasting : $90
- Madrid Ultimate Spanish Cuisine Food & Wine Tour : $95
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Moshi and Madrid, we can see that Madrid is more expensive. And not only is Moshi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Moshi is in Africa and Madrid 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 Moshi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Moshi 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 Madrid would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Madrid than you might in Moshi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Moshi Expensive? and Is Madrid Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Moshi or Madrid?
Madrid has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Moshi. When comparing the sizes of Moshi and Madrid, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.