Which place is cheaper, La Paz or Athens?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Athens or La Paz?
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 La Paz. 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 La Paz?
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.
La Paz
La Paz, the administrative capital of Bolivia, has a breathtaking setting. The city is the highest national capital in the world, with an altitude ranging from about 4,058 m (13,313 ft) above sea level in El Alto, where the airport is located, to 3,100 m (10,170 ft) in the lower residential area. The dynamic and chaotic city was built in a canyon created by the Choqueyapu River. La Paz is now a fusion of architectural styles, cultures and beliefs, welcoming everyday new boutique hotels, modern shops, delicious restaurants and reinventing standing establishments. However, generally speaking, Bolivia remains more a backpacker hit than a mainstream tourist destination.
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 Tours Under $1000 in Bolivia, and The Best Budget Tours to Bolivia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €127La Paz €40
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €127, while the average daily cost in La Paz is €40. 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 La Paz in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63La Paz €14
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126La Paz €28
Compare Hotels in Athens and La Paz
Looking for a hotel in Athens or La Paz? 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 La Paz Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27La Paz €8.49
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 : $215
- Vip Transfer From /To Athens Center - Athens Airport : $227
- VIP VAN Athens Airport Transfer 1 - 8 persons: $147
- VIP High Class Limos & Chauffeurs Transfer to Athens: $68
- VIP Ferry Ticket from Piraeus Port To Mykonos & Private Transfer included: $259
- Transfer tour Athens Greece: $17
- Transfer to Athens Airport (ATH): $39
- Transfer from/to Piraeus Port and Athens International Airport: $147
- Transfer from and to Athens International Airport : $43
- Transfer from Piraeus port to Athens Airport and Vice Versa 22:30PM - 06:29AM: $159
- Transfer from PIRAEUS PORT to PIRAEUS HOTELS, up to 4 customers: $46
- Transfer from PIRAEUS PORT to NAFPLIO, up to 4 customers: $255
Typical Local Transportation Prices in La Paz
Some typical examples of transportation costs in La Paz are as follows:
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Taxi Ride€0.52
Hired Cars and Shuttles in La Paz
Also for La Paz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from La Paz to Uyuni.: $295
- La Paz Private Airport Transfer Service: $90
- Private Transfer from Airport to your Hotel in La Paz City : $77
- Private Transfer From your Hotel to Bus Station in La Paz City : $68
- Private Transfer From Hotel to Airport in La Paz City : $68
- Private Transfer From Bus Station to your Hotel in La Paz City : $54
- Private Transfer from your Hotel to Airport in La Paz City : $54
- Private Transfer from Airport to your Hotel in La Paz City : $54
- Private Transfer From Hotel to Bus Station in La Paz City : $52
- Airport Transfer In_night: $47
- Private Departure Transfer: La Paz Hotels to El Alto International Airport: $37
- Private transfer 24/7 El Alto Airport - Hotels La Paz: $28
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or La Paz?
Prices for flights to both La Paz 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 €37La Paz €15
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: $25
- Foodies’ Favorite Food tour: $48
- Greek Street Food Tour: $55
- Athens walking and tasting food tour.: $56
- Athens Street Food Tour: Explore City's Iconic Eateries: $57
- "A Night in Dinner and Music Under the Stars": $61
- Greek Traditional Cooking Class with Meal: $65
- Street Food Tour with 7 Tastings: $67
- Street Food Tour - Sample the Food the Locals Love: $67
- The Authentic Greek Food Tour: $72
- Traditional Greek Cooking Class and Organic Lunch on Poros: $73
- Small-Group Greek Traditional Food Tour around Athens with Tastings: $75
Typical Food Prices in La Paz
For La Paz, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Fruit€0.65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in La Paz
For La Paz, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Bolivian Cooking Class: $30
- Bolivian Cooking Class: $30
- La Paz Food Tour + Cable Car Cultural City tour: $65
- La Paz : Best Street Food Tour With A Local Guide: $73
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36La Paz €14
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- Ancient Corinth Canal Epidavrous Nafplio Private Tour 8Hours: $167
- Athens Gems & Charms for the First Time Cruiser: $78
- Best Food Tasting Tour of Athens, taste 18+ iconic Greek foods! : $89
- Best of Athens & Ancient Corinth Full Day Private Tour 8h: $213
- DISCOVER ATHENS IN 6HRS Private Tour BEST INTRODUCTION-FOR FIRST TIME VISITORS : $227
- Epidavros Nafplio Canal Private Tour From Athens 6 hours : $192
- Highlights Athens History Tour: $37
- Mycenae Epidavrous Nafplio Full Day Private Tour From Athens 8 H: $197
- Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Full-Day V.R audio guided Tour: $45
- Shared Tour from Delphi Oracle to Ancient Corinth Saint Paul: $204
- Traditional Villages Full day Tour in Santorini: $61
- "Ancient Olympia and Corinth Canal all day Private Tour": $333
Tours and Activities in La Paz
For La Paz, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- From Private Tour to Tiwanaku Ruins and Puma Punku.: $173
- La Paz, City Tour and Valley of the Moon - Half day: $268
- 2-Day Private Lake Titicaca and Sun Island Tour from La Paz: $520
- 2-day Private Guided Tour in Uyuni and La Paz: $240
- 3 Day Death Road + Uyuni Salt Flats Tour From La Paz City: $280
- Bicycle Tour on Death Road: $77
- Chacaltaya 5,435m & Valle De Luna. 2 For 1 Special Tour.: $30
- Chacaltaya Mountain and Moon Valley 1 day tour: $121
- Cholet Tour - Andean Architecture and Culture - El Alto: $26
- Cholets, andean architecture of El Alto city tour: $48
- City Tour plus Cable Car La Paz: $10
- City Tour with Drone!: $204
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23La Paz €9.61
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
- Greek Wine Tasting: $24
- Saturday Night Bar Crawl in Athens, Greece: $25
- Friday Night Bar Crawl in Athens, Greece: $25
- Small-Group Rooftop & Offbeat Night Gems Pub Crawl: $39
- Athens Old Town: Wine Tasting based on Ancient Greek Grapes: $41
- Greek Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $44
- Organic and Vegan Indigenous Wine Tasting Private Experience: $45
Sample the Local Flavors in La Paz
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in La Paz:
- Cultural Pub Crawl La Paz Nightlife Tour : $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and La Paz, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is La Paz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Athens is in Europe and La Paz is in South America, 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 La Paz would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in La Paz 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 La Paz.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is La Paz Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or La Paz?
La Paz has a larger population, and is about 11% larger than the population of Athens. When comparing the sizes of Athens and La Paz, 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.