A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Athens vs. Karachi for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Athens or Karachi?

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 Karachi. 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 Karachi?

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.

Karachi

Karachi is the capital of the Pakistani province of Sindh. It is the most populous city in Pakistan, and sixth most populous city proper in the world. Karachi, located on the coast of the Arabian Sea, is the financial and commercial center of the nation, as well as its largest port. The pace of life here is more hurried, and social attitudes are far more liberal than elsewhere in Pakistan. Locals call it the City of Lights, the City of The Quaid, and the City that Never Sleeps. The city credits its growth to the mixed populations of economic and political migrants along with refugees from different national, provincial, linguistic and religious origins, who generally come to the city to settle permanently.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Athens, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Athens, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Pakistan, and The Best Historical Tours in Pakistan.


Which place is cheaper, Karachi or Athens?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €154, while the average daily cost in Karachi is €31. 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 Karachi in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Athens 63
    Karachi 9.81
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Athens 126
    Karachi 20
Compare Hotels in Athens and Karachi

Looking for a hotel in Athens or Karachi? 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.

Hotels in Athens


Hotels in Karachi


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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 Karachi Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Athens 27
    Karachi 4.21
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Athens

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:


  • Airport Bus for Two
    6.40
  • Metro
    1.50
  • Metro
    2.00
  • Metro from Airport to City Center
    8.00
  • Taxi from Airport
    35

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens

Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Bus Transfer to/from Argos: $14
  • One way Private Transfer Athens City Center to / from Piraeus Port: $20
  • Athens Hotels To Piraeus Port-Hotels Luxury Transfer Services: $22
  • Private Transfer from Piraeus Port and Hotels to Athens: $22
  • Athens VIP Transfer : Airport/Port & City Transfers: $22
  • Private transfer between Athens hotels and Piraeus Port: $23
  • Athens Private Transfer: Piraeus Cruise Port to Central Athens : $24
  • Santorini: Private Airport and Port Transfer Service: $25
  • Private Transfer from Piraeus Port to Athens City: $26
  • Piraeus Port: Private One-Way Transfer to Athens City Center: $26
  • Private Luxury Transfer From/To Athens International Airport: $26
  • Private Transfer from Piraeus Port to Athens City Center: $27

Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Karachi?

Prices for flights to both Karachi 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Athens 64
    Karachi 18
Typical Food Prices in Athens

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:


  • Ice cream
    3.00
  • 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: $24
  • Hard Rock Cafe Athens with Set Lunch or Dinner: $27
  • Foodies’ Favorite Food tour: $47
  • Athens walking and tasting food tour.: $54
  • Greek Street Food Tour: $54
  • "A Night in Dinner and Music Under the Stars": $60
  • Koukaki Food Tour with a Local Friend: $61
  • Greek Spirits & Meze, Food Tour in Athens: $63
  • Street Food Tour - Sample the Food the Locals Love: $65
  • Eat like an Athenian food tour of Athens: $65
  • Light Lunch Tasting & Cooking Demo: $68
  • Traditional Greek food tour in hidden spots: $70

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Karachi

Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Karachi.

  • Private Karachi Street Food Tour: $95
  • Half-Day Karachi Burns Road Private Victoria Ride with Dinner: $100
  • Street Food Tour of Karachi: $199

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Athens 36
    Karachi 4.66

Tours and Activities in Athens

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.

  • Self Guided Tour In Athens With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.31
  • Herakleidon Museum of Ancient Greek Technology: Entry Ticket: $5.44
  • A Neoclassical Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.50
  • South Slope of the Acropolis audiovisual self-guided tour: $7.60
  • Ancient Agora: Audiovisual self-guided tour with 3D models: $7.60
  • Athens Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour: $7.60
  • Temple of Olympian Zeus Ticket & Optional Audio Tour: $7.61
  • Athens Olympic Museum: Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket: $7.61
  • Ancient Agora E-Ticket & Optional Audio Tour: $7.61
  • Athens Self-Guided Historical Walking Tour: $7.75
  • Athens Olympic Museum ticket: $7.76
  • Traditional Greek Food: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Athens: $7.99

Tours and Activities in Karachi

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Karachi are as follows:

  • Day Tour in Karachi Unesco Heritage: $130
  • Experience local village life in Sindh: $200
  • Full Day Private City Tour of Karachi: $110
  • Full Day Private Tour in Karachi City: $163
  • Full Day Private Tour to Mohatta Palace Zainab and Burns road: $197
  • Karachi City Tour : $129
  • Karachi Sightseeing Private City Tour.: $199
  • UNESCO World Heritage Tour Near Karachi : $150

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Athens 23
    Karachi 3.07

Sample the Local Flavors in Athens

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:

  • Polykala Distillery showroom. A125 years of history along with liqueur tasting.: $16
  • The NightCrawlers | Athens Bar Hopping | Pub Crawl: $18
  • Liquer tasting in Polykala's Distillery Show Room in Athens: $18
  • Athens Party Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks & Nightclub Access: $20
  • Athens Party Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks & Club Access: $22
  • Athens, Greece: Friday & Saturday Night Bar Crawl: $22
  • Small-Group Rooftop & Offbeat Night Gems Pub Crawl: $38
  • Small-Group Rooftop & Offbeat Nightlife Gems Pub Crawl: $39
  • Greek Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $43
  • Organic and Vegan Indigenous Wine Tasting Private Experience: $44
  • Old Town Acropolis Wine Tasting: $53
  • Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $53


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Karachi, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Karachi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Athens is in Europe and Karachi is in Asia, 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 Karachi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Karachi 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 Karachi.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is Karachi Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Athens or Karachi?

Karachi has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Athens. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Karachi, 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.


When is the best time to visit Athens or Karachi?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Athens or Karachi in the Summer?

Both Karachi and Athens during the summer are popular places to visit. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Athens this time of year.

In the summer, Athens is around the same temperature as Karachi. Typically, the summer temperatures in Athens in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Karachi averages at about 30°C (86°F).

It's quite sunny in Athens. In the summer, Athens often gets more sunshine than Karachi. Athens gets 357 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Karachi receives 155 hours of full sun.

Athens usually gets less rain in July than Karachi. Athens gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Karachi receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Summer Average Temperatures July
    Athens 27°C (81°F) 
    Karachi 30°C (86°F)

Should I visit Athens or Karachi in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Athens and Karachi. Many travelers come to Athens for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.

In October, Athens is generally cooler than Karachi. Daily temperatures in Athens average around 19°C (67°F), and Karachi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).

People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Karachi this time of the year. In Athens, it's very sunny this time of the year. Athens usually receives less sunshine than Karachi during autumn. Athens gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Karachi receives 284 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Athens usually receives more rain than Karachi. Athens gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Karachi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.


  • Autumn Average Temperatures October
    Athens 19°C (67°F) 
    Karachi 29°C (84°F)

Should I visit Athens or Karachi in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Athens as well as Karachi. Many visitors come to Athens in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.

Athens is much colder than Karachi in the winter. The daily temperature in Athens averages around 10°C (51°F) in January, and Karachi fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Karachi. In the winter, Athens often gets less sunshine than Karachi. Athens gets 143 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Karachi receives 271 hours of full sun.

Athens usually gets more rain in January than Karachi. Athens gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Karachi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.


  • Winter Average Temperatures January
    Athens 10°C (51°F) 
    Karachi 19°C (66°F)

Should I visit Athens or Karachi in the Spring?

Both Karachi and Athens are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Athens for the activities around the city and the natural beauty during these months.

In the spring, Athens is much colder than Karachi. Typically, the spring temperatures in Athens in April average around 16°C (60°F), and Karachi averages at about 29°C (84°F).

It's quite sunny in Karachi. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Athens. Athens usually receives less sunshine than Karachi during spring. Athens gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Karachi receives 277 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Athens usually receives more rain than Karachi. Athens gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Karachi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.


  • Spring Average Temperatures April
    Athens 16°C (60°F) 
    Karachi 29°C (84°F)

Typical Weather for Karachi and Athens

Athens Karachi
Temp (°C) Rain (mm) Temp (°C) Rain (mm)
Jan 10°C (51°F) 45 mm (1.8 in) 19°C (66°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Feb 11°C (51°F) 48 mm (1.9 in) 22°C (72°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Mar 12°C (54°F) 44 mm (1.7 in) 26°C (79°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Apr 16°C (60°F) 25 mm (1 in) 29°C (84°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
May 20°C (68°F) 14 mm (0.6 in) 31°C (88°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Jun 24°C (76°F) 6 mm (0.2 in) 31°C (88°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Jul 27°C (81°F) 6 mm (0.2 in) 30°C (86°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Aug 27°C (81°F) 8 mm (0.3 in) 30°C (86°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Sep 24°C (76°F) 10 mm (0.4 in) 29°C (84°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Oct 19°C (67°F) 48 mm (1.9 in) 29°C (84°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Nov 16°C (60°F) 51 mm (2 in) 24°C (75°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Dec 12°C (54°F) 66 mm (2.6 in) 21°C (70°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)