Should you visit Athens or Ljubljana?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Athens and Ljubljana. 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. So, let's dig into it.
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.
Ljubljana
Most people don't travel to Ljubljana to see specific sights, as there aren't many famous attractions around town. Instead, this is a city that is about atmosphere. It's a city that you explore and immerse yourself in completely. You meet the people, you go to the clubs, you find the interesting restaurants. That is the best way to learn about Ljubljana.
Which city is cheaper, Ljubljana or Athens?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €103, while the average daily cost in Ljubljana is €69. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Athens and Ljubljana in more detail.
Accommodation
For a normal double-occupancy room in Athens, €102 is the average cost for a hotel room. Also in Athens, the typical price for a place to stay for one person is €51, such as in a hostel.
The prices for places to stay in Ljubljana can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €43, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €86.
Food
In Athens travelers spend around €30 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
The price of a meal in Ljubljana can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is €13 per person, and a typical meal will cost around €5.20 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Athens €30
Ljubljana €13
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:
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Online 1hr Cooking Class: Santorini Tomato Fritters:
$6.22
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Flavors and Memories Self-Guided Mobile Food Tour:
$9.21
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Hard Rock Cafe Dinner Menu with Priority Seating:
$23
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Greek Meatballs Private Online Cooking Class:
$27
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Withlocals the 10 Tastings: Athens Private Food Tour with a Local:
$42
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Online Cooking Class: Greek mini cheese pies:
$45
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Favorite Food Tour - 10 Tastings w/ a Local:
$47
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Athens Food Tour and Lunch:
$52
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3.5-Hour Traditional Greek Cooking Class:
$54
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1.5-Hour Greek Cooking Class in Downtown Athens:
$54
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3-Hour Private Food Tour with Tastings:
$55
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Taste of Athens 3-Hour Walking Food Tour:
$56
Typical Food prices in Ljubljana
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ljubljana:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ljubljana
For Ljubljana, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Lunch or Dinner trip to a typical Slovenian restaurant:
$40
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Bitemojo Self Guided Food Tour Ljubljana Tale of the River:
$53
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Dinner in the Dark:
$75
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Food Tour Ljubljana:
$81
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Ljubljana 4-Hour Food Tour:
$86
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Flavour of Slovenia: Very Small Group Food Tour in Ljubljana:
$86
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Cooking Class Ljubljana:
$111
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Slovenian Dinner Experience:
$131
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Food Tour - Honey, Cheese and Sausages Culinary Adventure from Ljubljana:
$132
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Ljubljana city tour and Traditional Slovenian Cooking class:
$222
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Velenje mine underground dinner experience - Private tour from Ljubljana:
$1,041
Local Transportation
Athens's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend €22 per person, per day on transportation in Athens.
To get around in Ljubljana, the average visitor spends €17 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Transfer from Αthens City to Igoumenitsa Port:
$1,763
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Private Transfer from Athens City to Syvota:
$1,203
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Private City Transfer From Athens To Pilos:
$970
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Private City Transfer From Athens to Kranidi:
$970
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Transfer to Corfu from Athens including visit to Delphi:
$964
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Athens to Corfu Luxury Private Transfer:
$890
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Private Transfer to/ from Lefkada Marina to/ from Athens Airport or City Centre:
$759
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Transfer From Athens To Lefkada:
$678
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Private Transfer from Athens to Nafplio:
$666
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Transfer to Lefkada - The Safest and most Convinient way:
$605
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Delphi Private Full Day Luxury Transfers From Athens:
$597
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Private Transfer from Athens-Pireaus-ATH to Igoumenitsa-Parga-Sivota-Ioannina:
$592
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ljubljana
Also for Ljubljana, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Transfer from Ljubljana to Sarajevo Airport (SJJ):
$1,349
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Private transfer from Ljubljana to Milan:
$758
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Private transfer from Ljubljana to Munich:
$736
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Private transfer from Ljubljana to Split:
$699
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Private transfer from Ljubljana to airport Budapest (BUD):
$673
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Transfer from Ljubljana (airport) to Split:
$659
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Private transfer: Ljubljana to Ljubljana Airport (LJU):
$622
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Private transfer from Ljubljana to Vienna:
$579
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Private transfer from Ljubljana to Zadar:
$517
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Private transfer from Ljubljana to lake Balaton:
$497
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Ljubljana - Vienna transfer:
$495
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Private transfer from Ljubljana to Venice:
$414
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Ljubljana?
Prices for flights to both Ljubljana 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Athens can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €28 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
In Ljubljana, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average €12 per person, per day.
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
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"A Must-See" Anc. Epidaurus, Mycenae & Nafplion Premium Full Day Tour By Locals:
$411
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"Athens city tour":
$270
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"Private tour in Athens":
$243
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''Tour in Athens'':
$118
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1 Day Private Tour Corinth, Cave of Lakes at Kalavrita & Journey by Cog Railway:
$264
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1 Day Private tour to Meteora, visit the Monasteries are lying on the cliffs.:
$317
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1 Day Saronic Islands Cruise:
$168
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10 Day Greek Island Tour: Mykonos, Santorini-Volcano, Crete, Delos, Knossos,:
$2,457
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10 Day Ultimate Ancient Greece Tours Experience:
$2,411
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10 Day to Explore the Best Historical Gems in Greece and tour in Santorini:
$1,798
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10 Days Private Tour: North Greece:
$2,706
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10 Days Private Tour: Peloponnese:
$2,706
Typical Entertainment prices in Ljubljana
For Ljubljana, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
Tours and Activities in Ljubljana
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ljubljana.
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Alpine Lakes Tour:
$100
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Axe Throwing Experience in Ljubljana:
$26
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Beer tour of Slovenia - The Ultimate Beer Experience:
$2,320
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Beery Slovenia Tour:
$182
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Best of Ljubljana, Classical walking tour of Capital city:
$22
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Best of Piran, Portoroz, Strunjan, Izola, Koper (PRIVATE V.I.P. TOUR):
$211
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Bike Tour Ljubljana:
$62
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Bled & Bohinj Experience Tour:
$144
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Bled Lake Adventure Day Trip from Ljubljana:
$90
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Bled Lake Day Tour From Ljubljana:
$90
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Bled and Bohinj Lake Bike Tour from Ljubljana:
$214
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Broken Bones Gin Experience:
$50
Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Athens, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €18.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Ljubljana, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €8.73.
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
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Wine Tasting:
$35
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Athens Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tasting:
$37
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The Greek Wine Tasting Beginner's Class:
$46
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1-Hour Wine Tasting:
$46
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Athens Old City: Wine Tasting Experience:
$52
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Greek Wine Tasting Experience:
$56
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Greek Wine Tasting Experience:
$58
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Private Wine Tasting Experience in Athens:
$63
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Local Greek Wine Tasting and Meze:
$68
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Wine Tour and Tasting in a 19th-Century Tower:
$78
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Food and Wine Tasting Tour at Night:
$80
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From Wine Tasting Tour to a Greek Winery:
$83
Typical Alcohol prices in Ljubljana
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Ljubljana are as follows:
Sample the Local Flavors in Ljubljana
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ljubljana:
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Pub Crawl Ljubljana:
$20
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Wine Tasting, Slovenian Wine Story:
$49
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Wine tasting:
$56
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Ljubljana Small-Group Wine Tasting Experience:
$58
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Ljubljana Wine tour:
$81
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Vipava Valley wine tasting experience:
$98
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Wine Tour: Half-Day Tour:
$139
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Medieval Ptuj and Maribor Private Day Trip with Wine Tasting from Ljubljana or Bled:
$145
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Vipava valley wine tour TuamV:
$158
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Wine Tours in Slovenia:
$174
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Maribor Exclusive Wine Tour:
$175
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Wine Tour Slovenia:
$193
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Ljubljana, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Ljubljana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ljubljana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana.
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