Which place is cheaper, Mykonos or Aqaba?
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 Aqaba or Mykonos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Aqaba or Mykonos, 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: Aqaba or Mykonos?
Aqaba
Aqaba is a port city in Jordan, in fact, it is the only port city in the country. This city is located on the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea, which is in the southern part of Jordan. The city is still being developed; many of its facilities and infrastructures are being improved. The population of Aqaba is about 190,000 and the city has been key in developing Jordan's economy via trade and tourism.
Mykonos
Mykonos, a Greek Island in the middle of the Aegean Sea, is part of the Cyclades group. Mykonos is one of the most touristy islands in the Aegean Sea and is famous for its whitewashed buildings that climb up the hill along with historic windmills, stunning hillside views, and fantastic seafood restaurants. Because of its popularity, Mykonos comes with a hefty tourist markup. Many passengers arrive here as part of a cruise, so during the day its small streets can become crowded with tourists and its harbor fills with large ships. August and July are the most popular times to visit, so if you're hoping to avoid to crowds it's best to come a few months earlier.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Jordan, The Best Budget Tours to Jordan, The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAqaba $157Mykonos $311
The average daily cost (per person) in Aqaba is $157, while the average daily cost in Mykonos is $311. 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 Aqaba and Mykonos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAqaba $59Mykonos $84
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAqaba $118Mykonos $168
Compare Hotels in Aqaba and Mykonos
Looking for a hotel in Aqaba or Mykonos? 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: Aqaba Hotel Prices and Mykonos Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Aqaba $24Mykonos $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Aqaba
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Aqaba:
- Transfer From Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Or TalaBay: $25
- King Hussein Int Airport Transfers One Way to Aqaba: $25
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Aqaba City Hotels: $27
- Private Transfer: Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $27
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Airport to Arava Border: $27
- Aqaba Hussein Airport (AQJ) to Aqaba - Arrival Private Transfer: $30
- Aqaba to Aqaba Hussein Airport (AQJ) - Departure Private Transfer: $30
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Tala bay Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $33
- Aqaba Airport Private Transfer To Aqaba: $35
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Hotels to Aqaba Cruise Port: $48
- Private Transfer from Aqaba Cruise Port to Aqaba hotels: $48
- Private Transfer from King Hussein Airport (AQJ) to Aqaba Port: $48
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mykonos
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Mykonos:
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Bus to Paradise Beach (for 2)$6.40
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Taxi to Kalafatis$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mykonos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mykonos:
- Best Of Mykonos Private Transfer: $29
- Delos Island: Roundtrip Boat Transfer from Mykonos Island: $34
- Departure Private Transfer Mykonos to Mykonos Airport JMK by Minivan: $52
- First Class Service Mykonos Transfer: $81
- From Helicopter Transfer to Athens or Greek Island: $2,955
- High Speed Ferry Transfers Between Mykonos and Naxos: $89
- Long distance transfer in Mykonos Island from/to AIRPORT: $132
- Luxury Mercedes Sprinter Transfer in Mykonos: $139
- Luxury transfer with V-Class Maybach: $232
- Minibus Private Transfer from Mykonos City to Scorpios: $62
- Mykonos Airport (JMK) to Mykonos City - Arrival Private Transfer: $31
- Mykonos Airport Private Transfer Service: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Aqaba or Mykonos?
Prices for flights to both Mykonos and Aqaba 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 dayAqaba $73Mykonos $94
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Aqaba
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Aqaba.
- Suhaila (connecting through cooking): $50
- Sunset Cruise with BBQ Dinner and Drinks: $54
- Explore Wadi Rum: Jeep Tour, Bed and Breakfast, and Dinner: $81
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight in Bedouin Camp & Dinner: $100
- Wadi Rum Full Day Jeep Tour + Overnight & Dinner in Bedouin Camp: $108
- 2 Day Wadi Rum Tour: Traditional Dinner and Starlit Cave Camp: $115
- From Wadi Rum Full-Day Private Jeep Tour with Dinner: $169
- Wadi Rum Private Tour with Jeep Safari and Dinner: $220
- Petra & Wadi Rum Private Tour with Dinner one day: $425
Typical Food Prices in Mykonos
Some typical examples of dining costs in Mykonos are as follows:
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Two Ice cream Cones$5.14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mykonos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mykonos.
- Traditional Lunch or Dinner at Mykonian Farm: $75
- Food Tour: Aperitivo In Mykonos Town: $76
- Traditional Lunch or Dinner at the Mykonian Spiti: $76
- Sunset Boat Cruise with Light Dinner & Drinks: $101
- Sunset Sail Cruise to Rhenia, Beach Hopping, Dinner: $111
- Food Tour in Mykonos - Famous Tastings: $115
- Private Cooking Class at the Home of a Mykonian Family: $116
- Shared Group Cooking Class at Home of Mykonian Family in Mikonos: $116
- Group Cooking Class at the Home of a Local Family: $117
- Mykonos Small Group Cooking Class with Sunset Option: $139
- Mykonos Cooking Class and Sunset View for Cruise Travelers: $139
- Mykonos Cooking Class Experience for Cruise Travelers: $139
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Aqaba $54Mykonos $26
Tours and Activities in Aqaba
Here are a few actual costs in Aqaba for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Sightseeing Bike Rental in Aqaba: $7.00
- 2 Hour Morning or Sunset Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $20
- Aqaba : All Water Sports Adventure in the Red Sea: $22
- Join Us Before Sunset – Aqaba Walking Tour Let's Go!: $27
- Wadi Rum Half-day Jeep Tour incl. sandboard, water & Bedouin tea: $30
- Private Walking Tour in Aqaba City with Free Meal: $30
- Glass-Bottom Boat 2-hours Tour and Coral-Reef Viewing from Aqaba: $30
- Stargazing Adventure in Jordan: $30
- Aqaba Walking Tour : History ,Culture & Food: $30
- Saraya Aqaba Waterpark entrance tickets: $33
- Wadi Rum: Premium English Speaking Guide 4WD Desert Tour: $33
- 2 Hours Morning or Sunset Jeep Tour in Wadi Rum Desert Highlights: $35
Tours and Activities in Mykonos
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mykonos are as follows:
- Find your (queer) god Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.27
- Mykonian Farm Entrance Ticket: $12
- Mykonos' Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $15
- Mykonos Old Town Historic and Cultural Walking Tour.: $18
- Private Canoeing Experience in Mykonos: $23
- For Cruise Ships: Beach Escape and Free Time in Mykonos Town: $28
- Iconic A Guided Walking Tour of Highlights: $29
- Highlights Walking Tour with a Local: $34
- Mykonos Jet Ski Adventure in Super Paradise Bay: $35
- Stand Up Paddle Boarding Experience in Mykonos: $35
- Water Sport Airstream Experience in Super Paradise Beach: $35
- Rings Water Tubing Experience at Super Paradise Beach: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAqaba $9.07Mykonos $23
Sample the Local Flavors in Mykonos
Also in Mykonos, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting in Tinos: Sea-View Terrace Tour & Sommelier Guide: $51
- Mykonos Town & Brewery:2-Hour Walking Tour with Beer Tasting: $76
- Mykonos Bar Crawl with a Local: $76
- Tour and Wine Tasting in Mykonian Land: $79
- Winery Vineyard Experience with Food & Wine Tasting: $80
- Wine Tasting at a Mykonian Farm: $88
- Half-Day Wine Tasting Tour in Mykonos: $162
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Snack at a Local House: $164
- Explore Mykonos Private Tour with Optional local Wine Tasting: $226
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Aqaba and Mykonos, we can see that Mykonos is more expensive. And not only is Aqaba much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Aqaba is in Middle East and Mykonos 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 Aqaba would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Aqaba 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 Mykonos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mykonos than you might in Aqaba.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Aqaba Expensive? and Is Mykonos Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Aqaba or Mykonos?
Mykonos has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Aqaba. When comparing the sizes of Aqaba and Mykonos, 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.