Which place is cheaper, Diyarbakir 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 Diyarbakir?
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 Diyarbakir. 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 Diyarbakir?
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.
Diyarbakir
Diyarbakır is the largest city in Southeastern Turkey, located on the banks of Tigris River, which is one of two great rivers of the Middle East. The city is known especially for its old city, housed within ancient fortress walls that have been designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within this fortress is a glimpse into the city's ancient history and traditional customs that remain alive today.
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 Budget Tours to Turkey, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €154Diyarbakir €78
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €154, while the average daily cost in Diyarbakir is €78. 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 Diyarbakir in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Diyarbakir €45
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Diyarbakir €90
Compare Hotels in Athens and Diyarbakir
Looking for a hotel in Athens or Diyarbakir? 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 Diyarbakir Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Diyarbakir €18
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:
- VipTransfer From /To Athens Airport - Lavrio Port: $223
- VIP Transfer from Athens Airport to City Center Hotel: $135
- Transfer services from/to Athens Airport: $113
- Transfer in Athens: $62
- Transfer from OR to Athens International Airport: $141
- Transfer from Athens/Pireaus/ATH Airport/Suburbs to Mati/Marathon/Nea Makri: $176
- Transfer from Athens-Pireaus-Athens Airport to Corinth-Loutraki-Agioi Theodoroi: $235
- Transfer from Athens City Center to Athens Airport (ATH): $52
- Transfer from Athens Airport to Vouliagmeni: $112
- Transfer from Athens Airport (ATH) to Athens City Center: $46
- Transfer PIRAEUS PORT to/from ATHENS COAST: $71
- Transfer ATHENS CITY CENTER to/from RAFINA PORT: $111
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Diyarbakir?
Prices for flights to both Diyarbakir 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 €64Diyarbakir €20
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: $31
- Greek Orange Pie (Portokalopita) Cooking Workshop in Athens: $47
- Foodies’ Favorite Food tour: $50
- Athens Small Group Food Tour with Private Lunch: $59
- Athens, Greek food tour including market visit: $65
- Ancient Roman and Greek Dinner With Ancient Wine Styles: $66
- Classic Athens Food Tour with Local Drink & Market Visit: $69
- Street Food Tour - Sample the Food the Locals Love: $69
- Athens Cooking Class with Central Market Visit and City Views: $72
- Acropolis Food Tour with a Local Friend: $76
- Athens's original vegan food tour: $76
- Traditional Greek Cooking Class and Organic Lunch on Poros: $77
Typical Food Prices in Diyarbakir
For Diyarbakir, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dessert€0.11
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Lunch for Two€0.35
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Diyarbakir €12
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- "All day tour of Athens-8h:Exploring its most popular landmarks": $256
- "Athens City Tour - 4 Hours": $168
- "Athens Night Experience - 4Hours": $168
- "Athens in a Day: A Full-Day Tour of the City’s Top Highlights": $256
- "Private City Tour of Athens": $176
- 1 Day Parnitha Athens Private Hiking Tour with Hotel Pickup: $176
- 10 Hour Private All Day Athens Archeological and Historical Tour: $235
- 2 Day Tour To The Best Places Of Peloponnese: $294
- 2 Days Private Tour at Delphi and Meteora: $253
- 2 Hour Express Athens City Tour (Private): $170
- 2 days Spanish guided tour in Delphi and Meteora: $294
- 2-Day Delphi and Meteora Tour from Athens: $243
Tours and Activities in Diyarbakir
For Diyarbakir, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 5 Days Mesopotamia Tour with Expert Local Guide: $1,414
- All-inclusive Private Guided Tour of Diyarbakir City: $297
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Diyarbakir €10
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- Athens Party Pub Crawl w/ 1-hour Open Bar & VIP Nightclub Access: $21
- Experience Ouzo Tasting at Athens Oldest Distillery: $28
- Athens Exclusive Hellenic Wine Tasting Experience at Brettos: $37
- Athens Rooftop Pub Crawl w/ Acropolis Views & Party: $41
- Athens Small Group Wine Tasting with a Sommelier: $53
- Best rated Acropolis Wine Tasting: $58
- Athens Greek Wine Tasting with Sommelier and City Views: $63
- 3-Hour Shared Greek Wine Tasting: $106
- Small-Group Wine Tour in Athens with Tasting: $108
- Wine tasting tour of Athens Greece: $124
- Athens Olive Oil, Raki and Wine Tasting: $129
- Santorini Wine Tasting Journey: $147
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Diyarbakir, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Diyarbakir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Diyarbakir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Diyarbakir 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 Diyarbakir.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is Diyarbakir Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Diyarbakir?
Athens has a larger population, and is about 13% larger than the population of Diyarbakir. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Diyarbakir, 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.