Which place is cheaper, Lake Titicaca (Puno) 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
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 Lake Titicaca (Puno). 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
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.
Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Lake Titicaca, which directly translates to "puma stone" in Quechua, is located high in the Andes Mountains straddling Peru and Bolivia, with about 60% of the lake in Peru and 40% in Bolivia. Among the lake are three main islands, the most popular of which are the Uros Islands, also known as the floating islands, where the Uros people live on totora reeds that grow in the lake.
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 Photography Tours in Peru, and The Best Jungle Trekking Tours in Peru.
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Athens Prices
Greece PricesLake Titicaca (Puno) Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €154Lake Titicaca (Puno) €62
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €154, while the average daily cost in Lake Titicaca (Puno) is €62. 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Lake Titicaca (Puno) €24
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Lake Titicaca (Puno) €48
Compare Hotels in Athens and Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Looking for a hotel in Athens or Lake Titicaca (Puno)? 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Lake Titicaca (Puno) €9.79
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:
- Private Transfer from Airport Athens to Centre Athens: $24
- One way Private Transfer Athens City Center to / from Piraeus Port: $25
- Athens Center To Piraeus Port Private Departure Transfer: $25
- Santorini: Private Airport and Port Transfer Service: $27
- Private Transfer from Piraeus Port to Athens City Center: $27
- Private Transfer from Athens City Center to Piraeus Port: $27
- Piraeus Port Private Transfer to Athens Airport with Meet & Greet: $28
- Private Transfer from Piraeus Port to Athens City: $28
- Athens Hotels to Piraeus Port Private Transfer: $28
- Piraeus port to Athens hotels Private arrival transfer: $29
- Departure Transfer from Athens City to Piraeus Port: $29
- Private Transfer From Athens to Piraeus Port: $29
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Lake Titicaca (Puno):
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Taxi€0.76
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno):
- Private Transfer From Puno to Chivay, English Speaking Driver: $225
- Private Transfer from Inca Manco Capac (JUL) Airport to Puno: $96
- Private transfer airport-puno-viceverse: $60
- Private Transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno or Viceversa: $52
- Private transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno or Viceversa: $52
- Private Transfer from Juliaca Airport to Puno Plaza de Armas: $40
- Puno Arrival Transfer from bus or railway Station: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
Prices for flights to both Lake Titicaca (Puno) 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 €64Lake Titicaca (Puno) €25
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: $31
- Athens Food Tour (5+ Stops) - Full Meal Included by Do Eat Better: $65
- Classic Athens Food Tour with Local Drink & Market Visit: $70
- Acropolis Food Tour with a Local Friend: $77
- Athens's original vegan food tour: $77
- Athens Traditional Food Tour: $80
- Athens Street Food Tour: Taste the best street food: $80
- Athens at Night Enchanting Walking Tour and Dinner Delights: $82
- Taste of Athens Small-Group Food Tour: $83
- Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 20+ Tastings: $83
- Quick Greek Street Food Cooking Class in Athens: $88
- Greek Cooking Class near Poseidon’s Temple in Sounio with Antonia: $90
Typical Food Prices in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Some typical examples of dining costs in Lake Titicaca (Puno) are as follows:
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Tamales€1.39
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Lake Titicaca (Puno) €27
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- A Neoclassical Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.50
- Athens Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $5.88
- Ancient Athens Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.90
- Athens Interactive City Tour: $8.25
- Athens Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $9.01
- Athens Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.42
- Acropolis of Athens Self-Guided Tour with 3D & Audio (No Ticket): $9.42
- Temple of Olympian Zeus: Self-Guided Audio Tour on your Phone (without ticket): $9.42
- Self-Guided Greece Grand Tour with Audio Guide: $9.43
- Traditional Greek Food: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Athens: $9.99
- Athens Olympic Museum ticket: $11
- Athens, Delphi, Olympia, Epidaurus, Mycenae, Corinth Tour: $12
Tours and Activities in Lake Titicaca (Puno)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Lake Titicaca (Puno) are as follows:
- 2 Days All Inclusive Puno Tour From Puno: $270
- 2 Days and 1 Night Tour from Puno to Colca Canyon and Arequipa: $240
- 2-Hour Crop Circles Private Tour on Lake Titicaca from Puno: $119
- 2-day Tour: Puno To Chivay And Canyon Of Colca: $255
- 3-Hour Uros Floating Islands Tour from Puno: $22
- 3h Boat Tour to Uros Island from Puno: $40
- 4h Tour to Sillustani Inca Tombs from Puno: $28
- Bus Tour of the Puno to Cusco Sun Route with Buffet Lunch: $62
- Chullpas Tour of Sillustani Inca Cemetery: $18
- Copacabana and Isla del Sol Tour from Puno (Whole Day): $130
- Cultural Tour to Uros Floating Island - Non touristic: $64
- From Puno Uros and Taquile Full Day Tour: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Lake Titicaca (Puno) €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- The Original Athens Pub Crawl: $12
- Greek Honey Tasting Experience at our Old Distillery: $13
- Polykala Distillery: 128 years of history & liqueur tasting.: $17
- The NightCrawlers | Athens Bar Hopping | Pub Crawl: $22
- Athens Olive Oil and Herbs Tasting at Athens Oldest Distillery: $24
- Thursday & Friday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Athens: $25
- Experience Ouzo Tasting at Athens Oldest Distillery: $28
- Athens Exclusive Hellenic Wine Tasting Experience at Brettos: $37
- Organic and Vegan Indigenous Wine Tasting Private Experience: $47
- Greek Wine Tasting with Acropolis view: $58
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $58
- Athens Ultimate Bar Crawl: $59
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Lake Titicaca (Puno), we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Lake Titicaca (Puno) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Athens is in Europe and Lake Titicaca (Puno) 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno) would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lake Titicaca (Puno) 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 Lake Titicaca (Puno).
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is Lake Titicaca (Puno) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Lake Titicaca (Puno)?
Athens has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Lake Titicaca (Puno). When comparing the sizes of Athens and Lake Titicaca (Puno), 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.