Which place is cheaper, Katowice or Athens?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Athens or Katowice?
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 Katowice. 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 Katowice?
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.
Katowice
Katowice is a city east of Krakow, in the Silesian province of southern Poland. A large dome crowns the Cathedral of Christ the King, built between 1927 and 1955. The adjacent Archdiocesan Museum exhibits Silesian sacred art. The ultramodern Silesian Museum features several glass structures on the site of a former coal mine. It exhibits Polish art and chronicles the history of Upper Silesia. Historically, Katowice is a product of the 19th-century industrial boom, but it only became a city in the interwar period. After WWII, at the height of the Stalinist cult craze, the city was renamed Stalinogrod, but reverted to its old name soon after Comrade Joe died in 1953. Katowice has few significant historical monuments, but it's a major commercial and cultural center and holds sufficient attractions to make it worth a stop.
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 from Krakow, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Warsaw.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €127Katowice €43
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €127, while the average daily cost in Katowice is €43. 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 Katowice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Katowice €18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Katowice €36
Compare Hotels in Athens and Katowice
Looking for a hotel in Athens or Katowice? 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 Katowice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Katowice €12
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:
- Bus Transfer to/from Argos: $14
- One way Private Transfer Athens City Center to / from Piraeus Port: $20
- Private Transfer from Piraeus Port and Hotels to Athens: $22
- Athens Hotels To Piraeus Port-Hotels Luxury Transfer Services: $22
- Private transfer between Athens hotels and Piraeus Port: $22
- From Athens Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Rafina Port: $24
- Athens Private Transfer: Piraeus Cruise Port to Central Athens : $24
- Private Transfer from Athens City to Piraeus Port: $26
- Piraeus Port: Private One-Way Transfer to Athens City Center: $26
- Athens City to Athens Airport Easy Van and Minibus Transfer: $28
- Athens Airport to Athens City Easy Van and Minibus Transfer: $28
- AIRPORT TRANSFER in Athens : $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Katowice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Katowice:
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Katowice with Private Transfers: $199
- Katowice Airport: Private Transfer to or from Krakow: $186
- Katowice Pyrzowice KTW to Krakow City Private Transfer: $129
- Auschwitz-Birkenau: Fast-Track Ticket & Guided Tour No Transfers: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Katowice?
Prices for flights to both Katowice 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 €37Katowice €18
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: $24
- Street Food Tour Market & City Centre: $42
- Foodies’ Favorite Food tour: $46
- Greek Street Food Tour: $51
- Athens Street Food Tour: Explore City's Iconic Eateries: $52
- Middle-eastern Cuisine Cooking Class with Meal: $52
- Street Food Tour with Local Guide and 7 Tastings: $57
- Traditional Greek Cooking Class and Organic Lunch on Poros: $60
- Alternative, truly authentic food tour in secret Athens: $63
- Greek Traditional Vegan Cooking Class with Meal: $63
- Greek Traditional Vegan Cooking Classes in Athina: $64
- Light Lunch Tasting & Cooking Demo: $67
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Katowice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Katowice.
- Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Katowice €6.00
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- Meouzo Online City Tour: $3.20
- Self-guided First Discovery Walk and Reading Tour: $3.21
- Exclusive Self-Guided Audio Tour into Byzantine Gems: $4.60
- A Neoclassical Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.50
- 360 Virtual tour of Ancient Athens: $6.00
- Herakleidon Museum of Ancient Greek Technology: Entry Ticket: $6.42
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Athens: $6.53
- Ancient Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $6.95
- Ancient Agora of Athens Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.99
- The Best of Piraeus: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $6.99
- Greece: Tourist eSIM Data Plan: $7.18
- Ancient Agora: Audiovisual self-guided tour with 3D models: $7.48
Tours and Activities in Katowice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Katowice are as follows:
- Auschwitz & Birkenau Live Guide Tour Entrance Ticket: $55
- Auschwitz-Birkenau - Skip the Line Tickets : $32
- Auschwitz-Birkenau: Entry Ticket with Guided Tour: $32
- Entrance Ticket to Auschwitz Birkenau with Guide and FREE ebook: $32
- From Auschwitz-Birkenau Skip-the-Line Guided Tour: $95
- Jasna Gora and Czestochowa Private Tour from Katowice by Car: $349
- Katowice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $99
- Katowice Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $160
- Katowice Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $159
- Katowice and Nikiszowiec: bicycle tour with guide: $42
- Private City Tour with Stories & Viewing Points: $154
- Private Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau: $156
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Katowice €5.33
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- Liquer tasting in Polykala's Distillery Show Room in Athens: $17
- Greek Wine Tasting: $23
- Premium Wine Tastings: $35
- Greek Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $43
- Athens Wine Tasting: $44
- Old Town Athens Wine Tasting: $52
- Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $52
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $53
- Best rated Acropolis Wine Tasting : $53
- Greek food and wine tasting: $53
- Rare Greek Wine Tasting w/Sommelier by the Acropolis: $59
- Wine Tasting and Storytelling in a Historical Square in Athina: $60
Sample the Local Flavors in Katowice
Also in Katowice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Tyskie Brewery Tour: $111
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Katowice, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Katowice much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Katowice would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Katowice 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 Katowice.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is Katowice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Katowice?
Athens has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Katowice. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Katowice, 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 Katowice?
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 Katowice in the Summer?
Both Katowice 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 July, Athens is generally much warmer than Katowice. Daily temperatures in Athens average around 27°C (81°F), and Katowice fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
In Katowice, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Athens. In the summer, Athens often gets more sunshine than Katowice. Athens gets 357 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Katowice receives 219 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets less rain in July than Katowice. Athens gets 6 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAthens 27°C (81°F)Katowice 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Athens or Katowice in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Athens and Katowice. Many travelers come to Athens for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Athens is much warmer than Katowice in the autumn. The daily temperature in Athens averages around 19°C (67°F) in October, and Katowice fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In Athens, it's very sunny this time of the year. Athens usually receives more sunshine than Katowice during autumn. Athens gets 206 hours of sunny skies, while Katowice receives 128 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Athens usually receives more rain than Katowice. Athens gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAthens 19°C (67°F)Katowice 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Athens or Katowice in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Athens as well as Katowice. Many visitors come to Athens in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Katowice can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Athens is much warmer than Katowice. Typically, the winter temperatures in Athens in January average around 10°C (51°F), and Katowice averages at about -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Athens often gets more sunshine than Katowice. Athens gets 143 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Katowice receives 51 hours of full sun.
Athens usually gets less rain in January than Katowice. Athens gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAthens 10°C (51°F)Katowice -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Athens or Katowice in the Spring?
Both Katowice 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 April, Athens is generally much warmer than Katowice. Daily temperatures in Athens average around 16°C (60°F), and Katowice fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Athens. Athens usually receives more sunshine than Katowice during spring. Athens gets 226 hours of sunny skies, while Katowice receives 152 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Athens usually receives less rain than Katowice. Athens gets 25 mm (1 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAthens 16°C (60°F)Katowice 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Katowice and Athens
| Athens | Katowice | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (51°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (60°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 20°C (68°F) | 14 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (76°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (76°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (60°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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.