Which place is cheaper, Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt?
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 Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt?
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.
Puerto Montt
The Lake District is a region of snow capped volcanoes, pale green lakes and endless miles of virgin and ancient forests. Found 1,016 km away from Santiago de Chile, Puerto Montt is famous for its beautiful lakes and its germanic architecture, old wooden houses and its legendary Iglesia Catedral, found on the town's main square, la Plaza de Armas. The monument, entirely built with alerce (cypress) wood, is the oldest building of the city. The capital of the Lake Region is a good starting point for many memorable excursions in the area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in Tanzania, The Best Cultural Tours in Tanzania, The Best Tours for Seniors to Chile, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Chile.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayZanzibar $66Puerto Montt $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Zanzibar is $66, while the average daily cost in Puerto Montt is $104. 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 Puerto Montt in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personZanzibar $26Puerto Montt $61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomZanzibar $52Puerto Montt $122
Compare Hotels in Zanzibar and Puerto Montt
Looking for a hotel in Zanzibar or Puerto Montt? 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 Puerto Montt Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Zanzibar $12Puerto Montt $6.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Zanzibar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Zanzibar:
- Prison Island Half Day Journey With Transfers - Zanzibar: $14
- Prison Island Excursion Half-Day Tour with Transfer - Zanzibar: $15
- Prison Island Experience Half Day Trip With Transfer - Zanzibar: $15
- Prison Island Adventure Half Day Tour With Transfer - Zanzibar: $15
- Zanzibar Arrival Transfer: Zanzibar Airport to Hotel: $17
- Prison Island Experience Half Day Tour With Transfer - Zanzibar: $18
- Zanzibar Airport/Hotels transfer best price: $19
- Premium Private Transfer in Zanzibar – Airport, Hotels, Beaches: $20
- Airport Transfer in Zanzibar for Arrivals: $20
- Guided Tour of Stone Town's Historic Sites + Transfer – Zanzibar: $20
- Zanzibar Airport Transfers to Hotels : $20
- Stone Town Historical Walking Tour with Transfers – Zanzibar: $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Puerto Montt
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Puerto Montt:
- Cruce Andino Office Transfer to or from Puerto Montt: $32
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $75
- Private Transfer from Puerto Airport (PMC) to Puerto Montt Port: $83
- Private Transfer from Puerto Montt Port to Puerto Airport (PMC): $83
- Puerto Montt - Puerto Varas Airport English private transfer: $50
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Frutillar: Roundtrip Transfer: $93
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $127
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas - Round-Trip Transfer: $84
- Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) to Puerto Varas City- Arrival Transfer: $63
- Puerto Montt Airport Arrival Transfer to Hotel: $25
- Puerto Montt Airport Arrival Transfer to Hotel in Puerto Varas: $24
- Puerto Montt Airport(PMC) to Frutillar - Arrival Private Transfer: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Zanzibar or Puerto Montt?
Prices for flights to both Puerto Montt 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 $30Puerto Montt $37
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
- Zanzibar Spice Farm Tour and Cooking Class With Lunch: $52
- Zanzibar Spice Tour & Cooking Class : $59
- Zanzibar Cooking Class [Swahili food test ] and Spice farm Private tour: $59
- Spice Tour & Cooking Class in Zanzibar: $60
- Zanzibar Cooking Lesson: $70
- Traditional Cooking Class in Zanzibar: $77
- A Half Day Private Cooking Class At the Spice Farm: $90
- 5 Hours Guided Spice Tour and Cooking Class in Zanzibar: $101
- Full-Day Private Tour in Zanzibar with Cooking Class: $110
- Spice Tour; Secret Garden Restaurant; Stone Town; Dinner at The Rock Restaurant: $130
- Exclusive Private Sunset Dinner Sail along North Coast Zanzibar: $140
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Zanzibar $13Puerto Montt $14
Tours and Activities in Zanzibar
Here are a few actual costs in Zanzibar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Zanzibar Organic Spice Farm Tour: $13
- Zanzibar : Stone Town Tour,history without transport: $14
- Spice Tour Zanzibar : $15
- Zanzibar stonetown walking tour with local guide: $18
- 3 Hours Private Stone Town Walking Tour : $20
- City tours zanzibar : $20
- Zanzibar stone town city tour: $20
- Stone Town tour: $20
- Zanzibar Green Tour Park Experience: $20
- Stone Town Historical & Cultural Walking Adventure – Zanzibar: $20
- Guided Stone Town Tour In Zanzibar: $24
- Stone Town Tour, Historical & Cultural Landmarks in - Zanzibar: $24
Tours and Activities in Puerto Montt
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Puerto Montt are as follows:
- Private Tour of Puerto Montt with Stops : $38
- Half day Llanquihue and Frutillar City tour : $44
- Osorno Volcano and Petrohué Falls Guided Tour: $62
- Explore Peulla Full Day Tour from Puerto Montt : $64
- Tour Osorno Volcano and Petrohue Jumps / English: $68
- Shore Excursion: Osorno Volcano Private Tour from Puerto Montt: $70
- Osorno Volcano and National Park Shore Tour for Cruisers : $90
- Puerto Varas: Puerto Montt & Puerto Varas Private City Tour: $90
- Alerce Andino National Park/Alerce Millenario/Cruises: $105
- Petrohué Falls Osorno Volcano Pto Varas Sightseeing Driver Only: $130
- Tagua Tagua Lake and Wild Patagonia Tour: $133
- Chiloé Island Full Day Experience Castro, Ancud, Dalcahue & Lunch: $189
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayZanzibar $7.20Puerto Montt $4.49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Zanzibar and Puerto Montt, we can see that Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt is in South America, 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 Puerto Montt would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Zanzibar or Puerto Montt?
Zanzibar has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Puerto Montt. When comparing the sizes of Zanzibar and Puerto Montt, 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 Puerto Montt?
Puerto Montt 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 Puerto Montt in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Zanzibar and Puerto Montt. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Zanzibar year-round.
In July, Zanzibar is generally much warmer than Puerto Monttin January. Daily temperatures in Zanzibar average around 25°C (77°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 16°C (60°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Puerto Montt this time of the year. In Zanzibar, it's very sunny this time of the year. Zanzibar usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during summer. Zanzibar gets 224 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 204 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Zanzibar usually receives less rain than Puerto Monttin January. Zanzibar gets 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryZanzibar 25°C (77°F)Puerto Montt 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Puerto Montt in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Zanzibar as well as Puerto Montt. Zanzibar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Zanzibar is much warmer than Puerto Montt in the autumn. The daily temperature in Zanzibar averages around 25°C (78°F) in October, and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F)in April.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Zanzibar this time of the year. In the autumn, Zanzibar often gets more sunshine than Puerto Monttin April. Zanzibar gets 275 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 104 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Puerto Montt. Zanzibar usually gets less rain in October than Puerto Monttin April. Zanzibar gets 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilZanzibar 25°C (78°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Puerto Montt in the Winter?
Both Puerto Montt and Zanzibar are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Zanzibar throughout the year.
In the winter, Zanzibar is much warmer than Puerto Montt. Typically, the winter temperatures in Zanzibar in January average around 28°C (82°F), and Puerto Montt averages at about 7°C (45°F)in July.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Zanzibar. Zanzibar usually receives more sunshine than Puerto Montt during winter. Zanzibar gets 236 hours of sunny skies, while Puerto Montt receives 67 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Puerto Montt. In January, Zanzibar usually receives less rain than Puerto Monttin July. Zanzibar gets 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 229 mm (9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyZanzibar 28°C (82°F)Puerto Montt 7°C (45°F)
Should I visit Zanzibar or Puerto Montt in the Spring?
Both Puerto Montt and Zanzibar during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Zanzibar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Zanzibar is generally much warmer than Puerto Monttin October. Daily temperatures in Zanzibar average around 27°C (81°F), and Puerto Montt fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
In the spring, Zanzibar often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Puerto Monttin October. Zanzibar gets 155 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Puerto Montt receives 151 hours of full sun.
Puerto Montt gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Zanzibar. Zanzibar usually gets more rain in April than Puerto Monttin October. Zanzibar gets 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain, while Puerto Montt receives 121 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberZanzibar 27°C (81°F)Puerto Montt 11°C (51°F)
Typical Weather for Puerto Montt and Zanzibar
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 93 mm (3.7 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (83°F) | 131 mm (5.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| May | 26°C (78°F) | 176 mm (6.9 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 234 mm (9.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 25°C (77°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (75°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 209 mm (8.2 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Nov | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Dec | 27°C (81°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
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