Which place is cheaper, Oranjestad 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 Oranjestad?
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 Oranjestad. 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 Oranjestad?
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.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Aruba, and The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Aruba.
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Athens Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €154Oranjestad €300
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €154, while the average daily cost in Oranjestad is €300. 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 Oranjestad in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Oranjestad €168
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Oranjestad €336
Compare Hotels in Athens and Oranjestad
Looking for a hotel in Athens or Oranjestad? 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 Oranjestad Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Oranjestad €31
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:
- "Quick Athens Highlights Tour: Airport or Cruise ship Transfers": $264
- AIRPORT TRANSFER to/from hotel (up 14 in a luxurious Minibus ): $32
- Aegean Wonders Santorini Transfers: $31
- Airport Transfer: Athens Airport ATH to Athens by Business Car: $86
- Airport Transfer: Athens Airport ATH to Athens by Luxury Van: $118
- Airport Transfer: Athens to Athens Airport ATH by Luxury Car: $132
- Alimos Glyfada Vouliagmeni to Athens Airport Private Transfer: $39
- Arrival Transfer from Αthens Airport to Piraeus Port: $51
- Arrival Transfer: Athens Airport ATH to Athens by Business Car: $97
- Athens Airport (ATH) to Athens - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $75
- Athens Airport (ATH) to Athens hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $38
- Athens Airport Arrival Private Transfer. Mercedes Black Vehicles!: $86
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Oranjestad
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Oranjestad:
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Round-trip Bus Ticket€1.98
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Oranjestad
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Oranjestad:
- Aruba Oranjestad Queen Airport (AUA): Transfer to island: $130
- Private Round-Trip Transfer from Aruba Airport to Hotel: $68
- Reina Beatrix Airport: Round-Trip Shared Transfer: $22
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Oranjestad?
Prices for flights to both Oranjestad 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 €64Oranjestad €97
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:
- Foodies’ Favorite Food tour: $48
- Classic Athens Food Tour with Local Drink & Market Visit: $54
- Cooking Class & Meal at a Roof Garden in Athens: $56
- Athens's original vegan food tour: $64
- Athens Street Food Tour: Explore City's Iconic Eateries: $65
- Street Food Tour - Sample the Food the Locals Love: $67
- Acropolis Food Tour with a Local Friend: $74
- Athens Traditional Food Tour: $78
- Athens at Night Enchanting Walking Tour and Dinner Delights: $80
- Around Greece in 5 Dishes: Dinner, Theater & Music: $82
- Feast on LGBTQ+ Walking Food Tour: $82
- Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 26+ Tastings: $83
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Oranjestad €81
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- Ancient Athens Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Walking Tour: $3.42
- Athens Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $4.85
- Athens, a Neoclassical Capital: A Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $4.95
- Self-Guided Podcast Walking Tour: The Sunken City of Athens: $5.47
- The Best of Piraeus: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $7.99
- Athens Interactive City Tour: $8.00
- Acropolis of Athens Self-Guided Tour with 3D & Audio (No Ticket): $9.13
- Self Guided Cinematic Audio Tour with 25 Stories in Athens: $9.13
- Piraeus City Tour: 1-Day Hop On Hop Off Mini Train Ticket: $9.14
- Private Self-Guided Audio City-Tour in Athens: $9.14
- Athens' Podoniftis Stream: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Athens Olympic Museum ticket: $10
Typical Entertainment Prices in Oranjestad
Here are a few typical costs in Oranjestad for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Full Day Bike Rental€22
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Horseback Riding Tour€62
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Golf€111
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Kayak & Snorkeling Tour€88
Tours and Activities in Oranjestad
Here are a few actual costs in Oranjestad for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 3-Hour Aruba Highlights Guided Tour: $49
- Aruba Cave Pool and Beach Tours: $600
- Aruba Downtown Historic And Cultural Walking Tour: $75
- Aruba: 4-Hour ATV Adventure: $155
- Aruba: Arikok Park Rancho Loco Natural Pool Horseback Tour: $160
- Aruba: Beach Hopping Snorkeling Tour: $57
- Aruba: Guided Countryside Exploration Tour: $45
- Aruba: Natural Pool, Caves & Baby Beach Jeep Adventure: $89
- Aruba: North Coast EZ Raider Adventure: $95
- Aruba: Northcoast UTV Afternoon Adventure: $110
- Aruba: Private Customizable Tour with Guide: $420
- Aruba: Private Island Highlights Tour: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Oranjestad €28
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- Athens Party Pub Crawl w/ 1-hour Open Bar & VIP Nightclub Access: $21
- The NightCrawlers | Athens Bar Hopping | Pub Crawl: $22
- Athens Olive Oil and Herbs Tasting at Athens Oldest Distillery: $23
- Athens Exclusive Hellenic Wine Tasting Experience at Brettos: $36
- Athens Rooftop Pub Crawl w/ Acropolis Views & Party: $40
- Greek Wine Tasting and Pairing in Chalandri: $46
- Athens Small Group Wine Tasting with a Sommelier: $51
- Athens Wine Tasting and Wine tour at with Castle Visit: $56
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $56
- Best rated Acropolis Wine Tasting: $56
- Greek Wine Tasting with Acropolis view: $56
- Athens bar crawl: $57
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Oranjestad, we can see that Oranjestad is more expensive. And not only is Athens much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Athens is in Europe and Oranjestad is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Athens would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Athens 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 Oranjestad would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Oranjestad than you might in Athens.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is Oranjestad Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Oranjestad?
Athens has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Oranjestad. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Oranjestad, 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.