Which place is cheaper, Boquete or Athens?
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 Athens or Boquete?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Athens and Boquete. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Athens or Boquete?
Athens
Athens is the capital city of Greece and is home to a population of over 3.7 million people. It's most famous as the birthplace of Classical Greece and the history in the city is incomparable to that found anywhere. It became the national capital of the modern Greek State in the 1830s, before which it was just a small village with a very impressive history. The city was redesigned by architects and city planners and incorporated large public squares, lots of green space, and wide avenues. The city has had its ups and downs both economically and politically, but it remains a beautiful and impressive place to explore.
Boquete
Boquete is a village located in the pacific west of Panama. This town very recently became an attractive destination for tourists and expatriates. Before the early 2000's, it was a quiet town hidden away in the mountains with very little tourism. After the development of Valle Escondido, which is a largely residential area, many North Americans flocked to this town and an expat community developed. Boquete is known for it's near perfect year round temperature of about seventy degrees Fahrenheit, beautiful untouched nature, and world renowned coffee.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Greece, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Panama City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Panama City.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €154Boquete €59
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €154, while the average daily cost in Boquete is €59. 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 Athens and Boquete in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Boquete €20
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Boquete €40
Compare Hotels in Athens and Boquete
Looking for a hotel in Athens or Boquete? 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: Athens Hotel Prices and Boquete Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Boquete €4.63
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
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Airport Bus for Two€6.40
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Metro€1.50
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Metro€2.00
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Metro from Airport to City Center€8.00
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Taxi from Airport€35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Airport Athens to Centre Athens: $23
- One way Private Transfer Athens City Center to / from Piraeus Port: $24
- Piraeus Port To Athens City Center Private Arrival Transfer: $25
- Santorini Luxury Private Airport, Port & Hotel Transfer: $25
- Athens Private Transfer: Central Athens to Piraeus Cruise Port: $26
- Athens Private Transfer Piraeus Cruise Port to Central Athens: $26
- Private Transfer from Athens City Center to Piraeus Port: $26
- Private Transfer from Piraeus Port to Athens City Center: $26
- Piraeus Port to Athens City Private Transfer with Meet & Greet: $27
- Piraeus Port to Athens Hotels Private Transfer with Meet & Greet: $27
- Piraeus port to Athens hotels Private arrival transfer: $28
- Santorini Hotel/Port & Airport Transfers: $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Boquete
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Boquete:
- Private transfer from Boquete to Bocas del Toro: $200
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Boquete?
Prices for flights to both Boquete and Athens 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 dayAthens €64Boquete €28
Typical Food Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:
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Ice cream€3.00
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Souvlaki€2.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Athens
For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Athens with Set Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Foodies’ Favorite Food tour: $48
- Classic Athens Food Tour with Local Drink & Market Visit: $54
- Authentic Athens Food Tour: $57
- Athens's original vegan food tour: $64
- Ancient Roman and Greek Dinner With Ancient Wine Styles: $64
- Athens Street Food Tour: Explore City's Iconic Eateries: $65
- Athens Traditional Food Tour: $78
- Athens Street Food Tour: Taste the best street food: $78
- Athens, Greek food tour including market visit: $79
- Athens Classic Cooking Class with Market Visit and Wine: $79
- Athens Walking Food Tour with Visit to Varvakios Central Market: $79
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Boquete €15
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- Self Guided Walking Tour in Athens Hidden Gems: $3.41
- Athens Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $4.83
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Athens: $6.83
- Athens Plaka Area of the Gods Smartphone APP Audio Walking Tour: $7.50
- Athens Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.11
- Temple of Olympian Zeus: Self-Guided Audio Tour on your Phone (without ticket): $9.11
- Private Self-Guided Audio City-Tour in Athens: $9.12
- Self-Guided Greece Grand Tour with Audio Guide: $9.12
- Athens' Podoniftis Stream: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Athens Walking Tour with Audio Guide on Your Smartphone: $11
- TOP Athens : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $11
- Ancient Athens' Rise and Fall: An Audio Tour with Tristan Hughes: $12
Tours and Activities in Boquete
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Boquete are as follows:
- Ancestral Coffee Experience in Boquete: $55
- Boquete Adventure - E-Bike Tour (2 hrs.) (2 Person Min.): $55
- Boquete Geisha Coffee Plantation Tour with Guided Tasting: $47
- Boquete Panoramic Tour: $200
- Boquete Rock climbing tour: $80
- Chasing Waterfalls Adventure in Boquete: $100
- Coffee Tasting Experience Los Molinos Hotel Panama's Top Product: $25
- Dirtbike adventure in Boquete (half day): $200
- Epic Cloud Forest Horseback Riding Adventure in Boquete: $55
- Family experience in boiler Thermal wells and limestone: $65
- Fun Adventure at Finca CreaDora Cafe and Animals and Hiking: $35
- Guided Market Tour with Sensory Coffee Tasting Boquete: $48
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Boquete €3.95
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- Greek Honey Tasting Experience at our Old Distillery: $13
- Polykala Distillery: 128 years of history & liqueur tasting.: $16
- Athens Party Pub Crawl w/ 1-hour Open Bar & VIP Nightclub Access: $21
- Athens Olive Oil and Herbs Tasting at Athens Oldest Distillery: $23
- Athens Exclusive Hellenic Wine Tasting Experience at Brettos: $36
- Organic and Vegan Indigenous Wine Tasting Private Experience: $46
- Greek Wine Tasting and Pairing in Chalandri: $46
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $56
- Athens bar crawl: $57
- Greek food and wine tasting: $67
- Athens Boutique Wine Tasting: $76
- Athens by Night Walking and Wine Tasting Experience: $87
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Boquete, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Boquete much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Athens is in Europe and Boquete is in Central 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 Boquete would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Boquete 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 Athens would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Athens than you might in Boquete.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is Boquete Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Boquete?
Athens has a larger population, and is about 120 times larger than the population of Boquete. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Boquete, 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.