Which place is cheaper, Pretoria or Antalya?
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 Antalya or Pretoria?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Antalya or Pretoria? 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 Pretoria?
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.
Pretoria
Located in Gauteng Province, Pretoria is the administrative capital city of South Africa, making it home to many government buildings and three universities. It is actually one of three capital cities, being home to the executive branch, with Cape Town as the legislative capital and Bloemfontein as the judicial capital. Within South Africa, Pretoria is also known as the "Jacaranda City" due to the thousands of jacaranda trees lining its streets, parks, and gardens.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Eco Tours in South Africa, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in South Africa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntalya $154Pretoria $62
The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $154, while the average daily cost in Pretoria is $62. 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 Pretoria in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntalya $51Pretoria $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntalya $102Pretoria $52
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Pretoria
Looking for a hotel in Antalya or Pretoria? 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: Antalya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antalya $103Pretoria $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- olympos cable car with transfer from antalya: $86
- fire of anatolia show ticket and transfer: $75
- antalya to cappadocia/cappadocia to antalya private transfer: $479
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Antalya HTL-APT (AYT): $35
- Transfer from Antalya Airport to city of Side: $73
- Transfer from Antalya Airport to Tekirova: $84
- Transfer from Antalya Airport to Kiris/Camyuva: $79
- Transfer from Antalya Airport to Kemer: $73
- The Land of Legends Theme Park with Transfer from Antalya: $17
- Tazi Canyon & Rafting tour with Lunch & Transfer from Antalya: $59
- Tandem Paragliding Flight with Cable Car Transfer to Kemer Region: $280
- Suluada Boat Tour with Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer from Antalya: $41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pretoria
Also for Pretoria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Sun City & Pilanesberg Transfers: $250
- Private Transfer from JHB Airport to Hotels and Around Sandton: $37
- Private Airport Transfers to Sandton & Joburg CBD: $28
- Pretoria to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Departure Private Transfer: $161
- One Way Private Transfer from Airports and Hotels in Sandton: $91
- Airport transfers,door to door shuttle: $48
- Airport transfers, door to door .private transfers: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Pretoria?
Prices for flights to both Pretoria 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
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Food Meals for one dayAntalya $41Pretoria $26
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: $63
- Suluada Island Cruise with Dinner and Sunset: $69
- Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Feisty Food Tour : $77
- Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $108
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antalya $43Pretoria $15
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Antalya City Tour: $70
- Full Day Green Canyon Boat Tour with Lunch Included: $59
- Full Day Tour in Altınbeşik Cave and Ürünlü : $106
- Full-Day Adventure 3 in 1 activity from Antalya to Köprülü Canyon National Park: $52
- Side Sunset Cruise: Ancient History and Mesmerizing Sunsets: $118
- Tour of waterfall (unıque): $70
- "Tazi Canyon and Rafting Thrilling Adventure: $49
- 2 Days Cappadocia Tour From Antalya: $70
- 2 Days Cappadocia Tour From Antalya /W Cave Hotel&Balloon Option: $65
- 2 Days Cappadocia Tour From Antalya with Accommodation: $207
- 2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Antalya: $48
- 2 in 1 Tour in Antalya Rafting and Buggy Safari Tour with Lunch : $40
Tours and Activities in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cullinan diamond Mine Day Tour (surface tour): $88
- Horse Riding and Quad Biking Experience: $165
- Pretoria City Tour and Cullinan Mine Tour from Johannesburg : $194
- Pretoria Tour - Voortrekker Monument, Union Buildings, Pretoria : $74
- Soweto and Apartheid Museum Day Tour private from Johannesburg Private: $97
- 2 Hours Bicycle Tour in Soweto(Johannesburg): $94
- 5 Hour Lesedi Cultural Village Tour: $107
- Adventure Day Trip to Sun City from Johannesburg: $142
- Apartheid History of South Africa (Full day Experience with lunch: $105
- Apartheid Museum Guided Tour : $57
- Apartheid Museum Tour in Johannesburg from Pretoria, every FRIDAY afternoon: $53
- Apartheid Museum and Soweto Tour in Johannesburg : $84
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntalya $19Pretoria $32
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Pretoria, we can see that Antalya is more expensive. And not only is Pretoria much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antalya is in Europe and Pretoria 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 Pretoria would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pretoria 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 Pretoria.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antalya Expensive? and Is Pretoria Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antalya or Pretoria?
Pretoria has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Antalya. When comparing the sizes of Antalya and Pretoria, 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.