Which place is cheaper, Doha or Athens?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Athens or Doha?
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 Doha. 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 Doha?
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.
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Athens, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Athens.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €127Doha €183
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €127, while the average daily cost in Doha is €183. 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 Doha in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Doha €109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Doha €218
Compare Hotels in Athens and Doha
Looking for a hotel in Athens or Doha? 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 Doha Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Doha €21
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:
- Athens Airport Private Arrival Transfer: $36
- Athens Airport To Piraeus Port / Hotel Private Luxury Transfer : $44
- Athens to Piraeus (Athens) Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $33
- Private Athens International Airport to Piraeus Port Transfer: $77
- Private Transfer from /to Athens International Airport: $32
- Santorini Airport JTR Private Transfer with Wi-Fi: $33
- "Luxurious Transfer": $48
- Accessible Private Transfer WAV from Athens Airport to Port Rafina: $43
- Airport Transfer: Athens Airport ATH to Athens by Luxury Car: $136
- Airport Transfer: Athens to Athens Airport ATH by Business Car: $88
- Airport Transfer: Athens to Athens Airport ATH by Luxury Van: $121
- Arrival Private Transfer from Athens Airport ATH to Athens City by Luxury car: $108
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Private Transfer from Doha City to Doha (DOH) Airport: $194
- Private Doha Airport Transfer to Doha, Qatar: $139
- ONE WAY: Doha International Airport - Private Transfer From/to Hotels: $122
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Luxury Car: $110
- Airport Transfer: Doha Airport DOH to Doha by Luxury Car: $110
- Doha Airport Transfer: $99
- Private Transfer from Doha Cruise Port to Doha Hamad Airport(DOH): $82
- Private Arrival Transfer from Airport or Port to Lusail: $80
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Business Car: $80
- Private Transfer: Hamad Airport DOH to Doha by Business Car: $80
- Private Transfer from Doha Port to Doha Hamad Airport (DOH): $74
- Private Transfer from Doha Cruise Port to Doha City Hotels : $74
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Doha?
Prices for flights to both Doha 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 €37Doha €56
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: $27
- Foodies’ Favorite Food tour: $47
- Athens walking and tasting food tour.: $55
- Street Food Tour - Sample the Food the Locals Love: $66
- Street Food Tour with 7 Tastings: $66
- Eat like an Athenian food tour of Athens: $66
- Greek Traditional Vegan Cooking Classes in Athina: $66
- Athens, Greek food tour including market visit: $69
- Traditional Greek Cooking Class and Organic Lunch on Poros: $72
- Small Group, Delicious Athens Food Tour: $75
- Athens Evening Food Tour: $78
- Taste of Athens Small-Group Food Tour: $78
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Private Dinner on Safliya Island: $65
- Private Souk Waqif with Lunch or Dinner Tour: $96
- Food Tour in The Pearl Qatar Island: $139
- Half Day Doha City Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $143
- Full Day Desert Safari with Camp Access, Buffet Dinner,Camel Ride: $195
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra Tour: $202
- Full Day Desert Private Safari with Lunch or Dinner: $214
- Private Overnight Desert Safari, Dune bashing, dinner & Breakfast: $220
- Doha : Full Day Desert Safari | BBQ Dinner | Inland sea: $237
- Full Day Desert Safari with Lunch/Dinner in Desert Camp: $280
- Overnight Private Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner and Camel Ride: $299
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Doha €17
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- Acropolis Highlights Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.79
- Ancient Athens Quest Experience: $6.12
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Athens: $6.67
- Athens Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.69
- The Best of Piraeus: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.99
- Greek Mythology Quest Experience in Athens: $7.23
- Neighborhood of the Gods Smarthphone GPS APP Audio Walking Tour: $7.50
- Athens Olympic Museum ticket: $7.80
- Temple of Olympian Zeus: Self-Guided Audio Tour on your Phone (without ticket): $8.90
- On the prowl- Cats of Athens Plaka, Self-Guided audio tour on your Phone: $8.90
- Private Self-Guided Audio City-Tour in Athens: $8.91
- Ancient Agora of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Doha-Private Combo Full Day Tour Doha City/Desert Safari 8hours: $150
- Private North of Qatar Tour: $84
- Transit/Layover Tours from Doha Airport – Explore Doha City : $105
- (Private Combo Tour) Sheikh Faisal Museum And Camel Race Track : $124
- (Private) Quickie to the Desert Safari Experience - Inland Sea Visit: $100
- 1 Hour Camel Ride Experience in Sealine Beach: $172
- 10 Hour Desert Safari Tour at Qatar with BBQ: $150
- 4 Hours Purple Island Mangroves Kayaking Adventure in Qatar: $130
- 4 Hours-Doha City Private Tour: $69
- 4-Hour Private Tour to Msheireb Museums and city tour: $75
- 6 Hrs Doha City Tour: $140
- 6 Hrs desert desert safari & Relax at inland sea desert (No Rush Tour): $129
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Doha €13
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- The NightCrawlers | Athens Bar Hopping | Pub Crawl: $18
- Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks & Nightclub Access: $20
- Greek Wine Tasting: $23
- Friday Night Bar Crawl in Athens, Greece: $25
- Greek Wine Tasting with Acropolis view: $55
- Best rated Acropolis Wine Tasting : $55
- 1 Hour Private Four Greek Wine Tasting and Food Pairing in Athens: $56
- Wine Tasting and Storytelling in a Historical Square in Athina: $61
- Small-Group Wine Tour in Athens with Tasting: $81
- Premium Santorini Wine Tasting: $105
- Santorini Wine Tasting and Wine Museum: $110
- Santorini Half Day Wine Tasting & Winery Tour with Pickup: $166
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Doha, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Athens much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Athens is in Europe and Doha is in Middle East, 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 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha 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 Doha Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Doha?
Athens has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Doha. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Doha, 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.