Which place is cheaper, Doha 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 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 10-Day Tours in Greece, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €154Doha €209
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €154, while the average daily cost in Doha is €209. 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 €102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Doha €204
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 €20
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 Transfer to and from Hotels: $68
- Athens Airport To Piraeus Port - Hotel Private Luxury Transfer : $39
- Athens Airport Transfer: $118
- Athens City - Airport Transfer with Private Minivan : $113
- Athens to Piraeus (Athens) Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $39
- Limo Transfer From Vouliagmeni or Glyfada to Athens Airport : $238
- "Luxurious Transfer": $56
- "Private Airport Transfer: Athens Airport to/from Piraeus Port": $82
- A mini Embark / Disembark Tour In Athens With Transfers from airport / port.: $291
- AIRPORT TRANSFER to/from hotel (up 14 in a luxurious Minibus ) : $33
- ATHENS CENTER: Transfer From/To Airport Athens: $80
- ATHENS HOTEL transfer to/from Piraeus Cruise Port (up to 14 pax) : $262
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Qatar: Paratrike Air Tour with Hotel Transfers: $280
- Private Departure Transfer - Doha city: $176
- Doha : Arabian Horse Ride Experience With Transfer: $130
- Airport Transfer: Doha Airport DOH to Doha by Luxury Van: $124
- Airport Transfer: Doha to Doha Airport DOH by Luxury Van: $124
- Horse Riding with Transfers: $123
- Private Arrival Transfer - Al Khor: $120
- Doha Arabian Horseback Riding Adventure in Desert with Transfers: $120
- Airport Transfer: Doha Airport DOH to Doha by Luxury Car: $118
- Private Doha City Tour and Dhow Boat Ride with Transfer: $105
- Doha Airport Transfer: $99
- Private Transfer from Doha Hamad Airport(DOH) to Doha Cruise Port: $96
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 €64Doha €91
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 Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Hard Rock Cafe Athens with Set Lunch or Dinner: $30
- No Diet Club - Unique local Food Tour in Athens!: $47
- "A Night in Dinner and Music Under the Stars": $56
- Cooking Class at Diamond Roof Garden: $58
- Athens walking and tasting food tour.: $58
- Greek Street Food Tour: $62
- Street Food Tour Market & City Centre: $68
- Signature Morning Walking Food Tour in Athens: $68
- Delicious food tour for families 15+ iconic Greek foods: $71
- Traditional Greek food tour in hidden spots: $71
- Athens's original vegan food tour: $77
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 with Boat Transfer: $89
- Half Day Doha City Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $143
- Shore Excursion: Souq Waqif Food Tour & Msheireb Cultural Tour: $145
- Doha Desert Safari Full day With Dinner,Dune Bashing,Sandboarding: $152
- 5-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner: $158
- Doha:Full-Day Desert Safari with Lunch or Dinner BBQ at Camp: $189
- Full Day Desert Safari Doha/dinner included: $190
- Full-Day Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner || Inland Sea Visit: $194
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra Tour: $202
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra: $202
- Doha Overnight Camp Desert Safari Tour with Dinner and Breakfast : $207
- Doha Overnight Desert Safari Dinner/Breakfast included: $215
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Doha €16
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: $2.35
- Self Guided Tour In Athens With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.56
- Herakleidon Museum of Ancient Greek Technology: Entry Ticket: $6.91
- Ancient Myth & History Puzzle Adventure: $6.91
- Off the Beaten Path Neighborhoods Guided Tour: $7.38
- Neighborhood of the Gods Smarthphone GPS APP Audio Walking Tour: $7.50
- Ancient Agora: Audiovisual self-guided tour with 3D models: $8.06
- Athens Interactive City Tour: $8.06
- Athens Olympic Museum: Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket: $8.07
- Athens Interactive City Tour: $8.34
- Acropolis: 3D representations & audiovisual self-guided tour: $9.21
- Acropolis Self-Guided Audiovisual Tour w/ 3D Models: $9.21
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Doha Night City Tour,Souq waqif, Katara, Pearl Qatar,Lusail City: $62
- Doha-Private Combo Full Day Tour Doha City/Desert Safari 8hours: $150
- Desert Safari, Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & Inland Sea Tour: $39
- Night Inland Desert Safari Qatar 4WD Tour Private: $70
- North Qatar Half-Day Tour: Al Zubarah, Purple Island & Mangroves: $50
- North Qatar Tour | Zubara Fort | Purple Island | Mangros Colony : $44
- Premium Sunset Safari Tour from Sealine, Sand Dunes, and Beach: $150
- Private Express Doha City Tour: $165
- Private North of Qatar Tour: $78
- "Explore 4-Hour City Highlights Tour.": $20
- 2 Hours Panaromic Dhow Boat Cruise of Doha: $95
- 2 Hours Private Dhow Boat Cruise of Doha: $95
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Doha €12
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: $19
- Athens Party Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks & Club Access: $25
- Athens Ultimate Bar Crawl: $36
- Wine Tasting in Rare Grape Varieties of Greece: $40
- Athens Ultimate Bar Crawl: $40
- Athens Old Town: Wine Tasting based on Ancient Greek Grapes: $40
- Small-Group Rooftop & Offbeat Nightlife Gems Pub Crawl: $42
- Santorini Wine Tasting at Brettos Bar in Plaka: $45
- Organic and Vegan Indigenous Wine Tasting Private Experience: $48
- Acropolis Wine Tasting with Cheese and Olives: $56
- Acropolis Private Wine Tasting @ Finewine store : $67
- Wine Tasting with a Sommelier under the Acropolis: $67
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.