Which place is cheaper, Costa Teguise or Athens?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Athens and Costa Teguise. 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.
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.
Located on the eastern coast of Lanzarote, Costa Teguise is one of the most attractive tourist areas on the island. As is with most of the Canary Islands, beaches and watersports like windsurfing and scuba diving are especially popular. The island also has a golf course and a water park.
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 in Spain, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Spain.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €127, while the average daily cost in Costa Teguise is €154. 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 Costa Teguise in more detail.
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Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:
For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Costa Teguise, we can see that Costa Teguise is more expensive. And not only is Athens much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Athens would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Athens 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 Costa Teguise would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Costa Teguise than you might in Athens.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is Costa Teguise Expensive?.
Athens has a larger population, and is about 240 times larger than the population of Costa Teguise. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Costa Teguise, 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.
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Both Costa Teguise and Athens are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Athens this time of year.
Athens is a little warmer than Costa Teguise in the summer. The daily temperature in Athens averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Costa Teguise fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Costa Teguise. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Athens. Athens usually receives more sunshine than Costa Teguise during summer. Athens gets 357 hours of sunny skies, while Costa Teguise receives 282 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Athens usually receives less rain than Costa Teguise. Athens gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
Both Costa Teguise and Athens during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Athens for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Athens is cooler than Costa Teguise. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Athens in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Costa Teguise averages at about 22°C (72°F).
In Costa Teguise, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Athens. In the autumn, Athens often gets less sunshine than Costa Teguise. Athens gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa Teguise receives 224 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets more rain in October than Costa Teguise. Athens gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Athens and Costa Teguise. Many visitors come to Athens in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In January, Athens is generally much colder than Costa Teguise. Daily temperatures in Athens average around 10°C (51°F), and Costa Teguise fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Costa Teguise this time of the year. Athens usually receives less sunshine than Costa Teguise during winter. Athens gets 143 hours of sunny skies, while Costa Teguise receives 204 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Athens usually receives more rain than Costa Teguise. Athens gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
The spring brings many poeple to Athens as well as Costa Teguise. Most visitors come to Athens for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.
Athens is cooler than Costa Teguise in the spring. The daily temperature in Athens averages around 16°C (60°F) in April, and Costa Teguise fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Costa Teguise. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Athens this time of the year. In the spring, Athens often gets less sunshine than Costa Teguise. Athens gets 226 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Costa Teguise receives 250 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets more rain in April than Costa Teguise. Athens gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Costa Teguise receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
Athens | Costa Teguise | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 0 mm (0 in) |
Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) |
Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |