Which place is cheaper, Nassau or Setubal?
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 Setubal or Nassau?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Setubal and Nassau can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Setubal or Nassau?
Setubal
Setubal is a busy working port and major commercial fishing center. Setubal is a city that has always had a close connection to the seas, and this is celebrated along the newly rejuvenated waterfront, which encompasses the colorful fishing harbor, the popular urban park and the Troia Peninsula ferry terminal. Within the charming historic center is a maze of narrow alleys, hidden plazas, and family-owned shops, along with Portugal's largest fish market. Setubal is primarily an industrial city, but is situated in a region of immense beauty; to the east is the stunning Serra da Arrabida, to the north is historic Palmela, while to the south are the paradise beaches of the Troia Peninsula. Setubal may not be a conventional holiday destination, but there is a surprising amount to see and do within the city and the surrounding region.
Nassau
There are few vacation destinations more famous than the Bahamian city of Nassau. This capital city is full of laid back locals, relaxed tourists and the iconic pastel pink government houses.
As the largest city in the Bahamas, Nassau can hold plenty of people. Not only are there hundreds of tourists on any given day, the city is also home to 260,000 people – that is 80 percent of the Bahamas' total population.
Founded around 1650, Nassau's location made it a great spot on the trade route. So great, in fact, that it also became a popular destination for pirates – including the infamous Blackbeard.
Pack light because it's going to be pretty steamy in Nassau. The climate is essentially identical to southern Florida. It is warm and humid all year with the occasional cold snap in the winter.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Portugal, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Bahamas.
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Setubal Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySetubal €149Nassau €193
The average daily cost (per person) in Setubal is €149, while the average daily cost in Nassau is €193. 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 Setubal and Nassau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSetubal €59Nassau €92
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSetubal €118Nassau €184
Compare Hotels in Setubal and Nassau
Looking for a hotel in Setubal or Nassau? 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: Setubal Hotel Prices and Nassau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Setubal €54Nassau €28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Setubal
Also for Setubal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach Taxi Boat Transfer Round Trip: $24
- Boat Transfer to Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach with Return: $24
- Setúbal: Ilha Deserta Boat Transfer with Free Time: $29
- Transfer Sesimbra to Lisbon Airport: $102
- Transfers (Lisbon - Évora) / (Évora - Lisbon): $286
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Nassau are as follows:
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Water Taxi€6.80
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Taxi to Cable Beach€21
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Taxi from Airport€26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nassau
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nassau:
- Round-Trip Private Transfer: $300
- Round Trip Airport to/from Hotel Private Transfers: $275
- Nassau, Bahamas Private Airport Transfers: $220
- Private Bahamian Baking Class and Transfers with Chef Gabbi: $210
- Private Roundtrip Minivan Airport Transfer to Palm Cay: $200
- Private Roundtrip Minibus Transfer to Cable Beach: $200
- Private SUV One way Airport Transfer/Grocery & Liquor stop included : $200
- Private Roundtrip Sedan Airport Transfer to Palm Cay: $190
- Atlantis Private Luxury Roundtrip Airport Transfer: $190
- Private Roundtrip Minivan Airport Transfer: $180
- Round Trip Private Airport To Hotel Transfer in Nassau: $175
- S U V Private Transfer, Hyatt, SLS, Rosewood ,Sandals , ATLANTIS : $170
Is it cheaper to fly into Setubal or Nassau?
Prices for flights to both Nassau and Setubal 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 daySetubal €60Nassau €77
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Setubal
For Setubal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lisbon Guided Tour with Live Fado Show and Traditional Dinner : $205
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nassau
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nassau.
- Conch Salad Cooking Lesson and Tasting in Nassau: $80
- Savor Old Nassau Dining Stroll by Tru Bahamian Food Tours: $116
- Nassau Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Sunset Dinner Cruise: $129
- Dinner and Dancing: $130
- Authentic Bahamian Cooking Class: $135
- All Inclusive Sunset Dinner Cruise in Nassau Bahamas: $138
- Bahamian Cooking Class Lunch Experience by Tru Bahamian Food Tour: $140
- Saturday Bahamian Cooking Class in Downtown Nassau: $149
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Setubal €12Nassau €31
Tours and Activities in Setubal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Setubal.
- Evora from Celts to Romans: Exploration Game and Tour: $7.17
- Secrets of Setúbal: Exploration Game and Tour: $7.17
- Explore the Highlights of Evora: Self-Guided GPS and Audio Tour: $8.32
- Wines tour and tasting with history in Atalaia: $18
- Underwater viewing tours along the coast of Sesimbra: $30
- Évora or Montemor-o-Novo: Guided Tour to Escoural Caves: $30
- Gatsby Experience: The Bartender Challenge: $30
- Kayaking experience on DE beaches DA Arrábida: $36
- Sesimbra Walking Tour: $42
- Sesimbra : Guided Kayak Tour in Arrábida Natural Park & Caves : $42
- Half-Day Kayak Tour in Sesimbra: $42
- Boat Tour - Arrábida Coves: $42
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Nassau are as follows:
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Jet Ski€43
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4 Hr Kayak Tour€60
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1/2 Day Snorkel Trip€64
Tours and Activities in Nassau
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nassau are as follows:
- 3 Hour Smart Eco Segway Adventure in Nassau: $99
- 4-Island Tour Swimming Pigs, turtles, snorkeling , rose island, : $180
- Bahamas Adventure: Pigs, Reef, Turtles, and Beach with Lunch: $299
- Bahamas Funtastic Party Bus Tours: $99
- Discover Nassau by Land and Sea Tour: $109
- Fun Atv tour in Nassau with Lunch: Drivers must be 25 years old: $149
- Group City Tour and Beach Experience from Cruise Port: $40
- Sail & Snorkel Adventure with 1 Hr. Open Bar: $120
- 3 Islands Boat Adventure: Swimming Pigs, Snorkeling And Turtles: $149
- 3 V's Guided Scooter or ATV Tour in Nassau: $250
- 3-Hour ATV Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $190
- 3-Hour Buggy Tour of New Providence (Inclusive of water & local deserts): $250
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySetubal €10Nassau €16
Sample the Local Flavors in Setubal
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Setubal:
- Workshop - Wine Tasting 101: $72
- Sesimbra: Half-Day Tour to Arrabida with Wine Tasting: $143
- Half Day Wine Tour Around Evora: $156
- Lisbon Getaway: Private Arrabida Wine Tour with Cheese Tasting: $213
Typical Alcohol Prices in Nassau
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Nassau are as follows:
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Cocktail€5.53
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Setubal and Nassau, we can see that Nassau is more expensive. And not only is Setubal much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Setubal is in Europe and Nassau is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Setubal would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Setubal 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 Nassau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nassau than you might in Setubal.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Setubal Expensive? and Is Nassau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Setubal or Nassau?
Nassau has a larger population, and is about 95% larger than the population of Setubal. When comparing the sizes of Setubal and Nassau, 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 Setubal or Nassau?
Setubal has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Nassau experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Setubal or Nassau in the Summer?
Both Nassau and Setubal during the summer are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nassau year-round.
Setubal is cooler than Nassau in the summer. The daily temperature in Setubal averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Nassau fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
In Nassau, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Setubal. In the summer, Setubal often gets more sunshine than Nassau. Setubal gets 352 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 273 hours of full sun.
Nassau gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Setubal usually gets less rain in July than Nassau. Setubal gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 151 mm (5.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySetubal 23°C (73°F)Nassau 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Nassau in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Setubal and Nassau. Nassau attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Setubal is cooler than Nassau. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Setubal in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Nassau averages at about 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Nassau this time of the year. In Setubal, it's very sunny this time of the year. Setubal usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Nassau during autumn. Setubal gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 223 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Nassau receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Setubal usually receives less rain than Nassau. Setubal gets 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 184 mm (7.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSetubal 19°C (66°F)Nassau 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Nassau in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Setubal as well as Nassau. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nassau throughout the year.
In January, Setubal is generally much colder than Nassau. Daily temperatures in Setubal average around 12°C (53°F), and Nassau fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Nassau. In the winter, Setubal often gets less sunshine than Nassau. Setubal gets 144 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nassau receives 220 hours of full sun.
Setubal receives a lot of rain in the winter. Setubal usually gets more rain in January than Nassau. Setubal gets 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySetubal 12°C (53°F)Nassau 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Setubal or Nassau in the Spring?
Both Nassau and Setubal are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Nassau because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Setubal is cooler than Nassau in the spring. The daily temperature in Setubal averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Nassau fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
It's quite sunny in Nassau. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Setubal. Setubal usually receives less sunshine than Nassau during spring. Setubal gets 235 hours of sunny skies, while Nassau receives 276 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Setubal usually receives more rain than Nassau. Setubal gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Nassau receives 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSetubal 16°C (60°F)Nassau 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Nassau and Setubal
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 151 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 211 mm (8.3 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 184 mm (7.2 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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