Should I Visit Antalya or Johannesburg for Vacation? Which is Better? Which is Cheaper? Which is More Expensive?

Should you visit Antalya or Johannesburg?

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

Should I visit Antalya or Johannesburg? 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: Antalya or Johannesburg?

Antalya

Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.

Johannesburg

Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa with a population of over 3 million people. Most of the population is made up of South Africa's black residents, who predominately reside in the Soweto area. There are approximately half a million white residents and 300,000 residents of other descent. Half of the population live in the Soweto area as well as the nearby suburbs.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Turkey, The Best Adventure Tours to South Africa, and The Best Eco Tours in South Africa.

Which place is cheaper, Johannesburg or Antalya?

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

Antalya Prices
Turkey Prices

Johannesburg Prices
South Africa Prices
Average Daily Cost Per person, per day

Antalya $151

Johannesburg $104

The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $151, while the average daily cost in Johannesburg 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 Antalya and Johannesburg in more detail.

Accommodation

Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person

Antalya $50

Johannesburg $53
Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room

Antalya $100

Johannesburg $106

Compare Hotels in Antalya and Johannesburg

Looking for a hotel in Antalya or Johannesburg? 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.

Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.

Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Antalya Hotel Prices and Johannesburg Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation

Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.

Antalya $101

Johannesburg $16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya

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

Land of Legends Tour with Night Show & Roundtrip Transfers: $12
Antalya or Kemer: Land of Legends Roundtrip Night Transfer: $14
The Land of Legends Night Show with Hotel Transfers: $14
Antalya Land of Legend Night Show Transfer w/Boat Parade Show: $15
Antalya : Lara Traditional Turkish Bath & Massage With Transfer : $16
The Land of Legends Night Show Transfer From Antalya: $17
Antalya Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Lara & Kundu: $18
Antalya Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer from/to Antalya City: $18
Antalya Airport - Antalya City Hotels Private Transfers (Lara, Kundu, Old Town): $19
Antalya Airport - Belek Hotels Private Transfers: $19
The Land of Legends Theme Park with Transfer from Antalya: $19
Private Departure Transfer: Kundu / Lara Region Hotels to Antalya Airport: $19

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Johannesburg

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Johannesburg:

Taxi Ride

$3.14

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Johannesburg

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Johannesburg:

Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Johannesburg HTL-APT (JNB): $38
Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Johannesburg APT-HTL (JNB): $38
Tour operator. airport and hotels transfers chauffeur and safari tours services.: $30
Suncity Transfer: $191
South Africa Airport Transfer, Johannesburg Guided day Tour: $131
Shuttle Transfer From Tambo Airport To Kruger National Park: $54
Private executive transfer to sun city or airport/hotels : $118
Private Van Airport Transfers : Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria: $48
Private Transfer: Johannesburg to Tambo Airport JNB in Sedan Car: $62
Private Transfer: Johannesburg to Tambo Airport JNB in Luxury Van: $72
Private Transfer: Johannesburg to Tambo Airport JNB in Luxury Car: $99
Private Transfer, Airports to Cradle of Humankind & Muldersdrift : $145

Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Johannesburg?

Prices for flights to both Johannesburg and Antalya 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

Antalya $40

Johannesburg $28

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya

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

Pamukkalea and Salda Lake Tour with Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner: $40
Full day trip to Pamukkale from Side with dinner: $62
Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $70

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Johannesburg

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Johannesburg.

Maboneng Street Art and Street Food Tour: $50
Unique street food tour from at least 6 different cultures!: $50
Pan-African Cooking & Dinning Experience: $77
Zulu Food Cooking & Dining Experience with a local Chef: $79
Zulu Food Cooking and Dining Experience with a local Chef: $81
A Private Traditional Cape Malay Cooking Class, with a MKR Finalist: $95
Johannesburg Culture and food tour: $99
Lesedi Cultural Village with lunch or dinner cultural food: $123

Entertainment

Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.

Antalya $42

Johannesburg $20

Tours and Activities in Antalya

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

Antalya Scavenger Hunt And Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.82
Antalya Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
Self-Guided Audio City Tour on Your Phone: $10
Antalya Sand Sculpture Museum Admission Ticket: $11
Antalya City Tour Full-Day Boat Tour Cable Car and Waterfall Peerless&Excellent: $12
Full-Day Private Rafting Adventure in Karabük Türkiye: $13
Old Town Harbor Sightseeing Cruise: $15
Guided City Tour with Boat Trip, Waterfall, & Lunch: $15
White Water Rafting Tour from Antalya: $16
Full Day Antalya City Tour with Waterfall and Cable Car: $16
From Side Land of Legends Night Shows Tour With Boat Parade: $16
Antalya/Kemer: Suluada Island (Maldives)Boat Tour with Lunch: $16

Tours and Activities in Johannesburg

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Johannesburg are as follows:

Golf Tour, Sun City , Gary Player Course - Rated the Best: $224
Half-Day Safari Tour of the Magaliesberg Mountains by Zipline: $120
Private Full Day Johannesburg apartheid museum and Soweto Tour : $109
Soweto Private half day tour: $74
(Meet the Artist)Art Gallery & Street Art tour with lunch: $52
1 Day Pilanesberg Safari with Tour Guide: $271
2 Days Kruger Fly-in Big 5 Safari Tour from Johannesburg: $991
2-Day Kruger National Park Safari Tour from Johannesburg: $931
2-Day Kruger Overland Big 5 Safari Tour: $838
3 Day Kruger Safari Tour from Johannesburg: $930
3 Days 2 Nights Panorama Tour & Kruger National park Safari: $822
4 Day Kruger Fly in Big 5 Safari Tour from Johannesburg: $1,448

Alcohol

Alcohol Drinks for one day

Antalya $19

Johannesburg $4.58

Sample the Local Flavors in Johannesburg

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Johannesburg:

Wine Tasting Experience in Johannesburg: $8.21
Wine Tasting: $11
Hop on Hop Off Johannesburg Pub Crawl: $12
Wine Tasting and Cableway Half Day Tour: $134

How are these travel costs calculated?

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

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

Which is Bigger, Antalya or Johannesburg?

Johannesburg has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Antalya. When comparing the sizes of Antalya and Johannesburg, 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.

A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Antalya vs. Johannesburg for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Antalya or Johannesburg?

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

Where Should I go: Antalya or Johannesburg?

Antalya

Johannesburg

Which place is cheaper, Johannesburg or Antalya?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Antalya and Johannesburg

Local Transportation

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Johannesburg

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Johannesburg

Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Johannesburg?

Food

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Johannesburg

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Antalya

Tours and Activities in Johannesburg

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Johannesburg

Which is Bigger, Antalya or Johannesburg?

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A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Antalya vs. Johannesburg for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Antalya or Johannesburg?

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

Where Should I go: Antalya or Johannesburg?

Antalya

Johannesburg

Which place is cheaper, Johannesburg or Antalya?

Accommodation

Compare Hotels in Antalya and Johannesburg

Local Transportation

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Johannesburg

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Johannesburg

Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Johannesburg?

Food

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Johannesburg

Entertainment

Tours and Activities in Antalya

Tours and Activities in Johannesburg

Alcohol

Sample the Local Flavors in Johannesburg

Which is Bigger, Antalya or Johannesburg?

Related Articles for Antalya

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