Should you visit Athens or Prague?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Athens and Prague. 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.
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
Which city is cheaper, Prague 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 Prague is €81. 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 Prague 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.
Accommodation prices vary by location and style, but travelers pay on average about €98 for a double occupancy room in Prague.
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.
In Prague travelers spend around €19 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.
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Food
Meals for one day
Athens €30
Prague €19
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 Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit
€3.94
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Lunch for One
€12
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Bananas
€0.56
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Cookies
€0.31
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
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Prague City Tour by Bus With Optional Boat Tour, Charles Bridge Museum and Dinner:
$15
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Traditional Balkan Burek cooking class and dinner in Prague for small groups:
$59
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Mozart Concert and Dinner in Prague:
$82
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Roman pasta cooking class and dinner in Prague:
$90
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Czech Folklore Show with dinner and private transfer:
$96
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Dinner cruise - open buffet - with 2 incl transfers:
$106
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Folklore Evening Including Traditional Czech Dinner in Prague:
$107
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Medieval dinner in Prague with incl transports:
$118
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Prague Cooking Class with Tereza:
$121
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Czech Traditional Folklore Show including Dinner and Transport:
$159
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Prague Cooking Class Including Market Visit and 3-Course Lunch:
$173
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Private Prague Food Tour:
$174
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.
The average price of local transportation around Prague is €6.07 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
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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Ultra - Athens Private Airport Transfer from City Centre to Athens Airport ATH:
$9.41
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Ultra - Private Transfer from Athens City Centre to Piraeus Cruise Port:
$9.41
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Mercedes Luxury Private Transfer Athens - Piraeus:
$16
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Athens Port Private Transfer:
$16
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Private Luxury Transfer from Athens - Piraeus:
$17
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Athens Private Transfer Service: Athens Hotel to Piraeus Port:
$19
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Athens Private Transfer: Piraeus Cruise Port to Central Athens:
$22
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Athens Private Transfer: Central Athens to Piraeus Cruise Port:
$22
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Athens hotels to Piraeus port Private departure transfer:
$22
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Piraeus port to Athens hotels Private arrival transfer:
$22
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Shared Departure Transfer: Hotel to Athens Airport:
$24
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Transfer from and to Athens International Airport:
$25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
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VIP Bus Private Transfer from Vienna to Prague for up to 19 people:
$1,411
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Private transfer from Prague to Budapest with Stopover in Bratislava incl a tour:
$1,379
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Private Bus Transfer from Prague to Passau for up to 19 people:
$1,278
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Private Bus Transfer from Passau to Prague for up to 19 people:
$1,278
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Large group Private Transfer from Vilshofen to Prague or Prague to Vilshofen:
$1,242
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Private Bus Transfer from Prague to Passau for up to 15 people:
$1,169
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Private Bus Transfer from Passau to Prague for up to 15 people:
$1,169
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A private one way transfer from Prague to Innsbruck:
$1,045
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Private transfer from Prague to Budapest:
$975
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Private transfer from Prague to Frankfurt am Main:
$975
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Private transfer from Prague to Krakow:
$961
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Private transfer from Prague to Vienna with Stopover in Lednice Chateau:
$933
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Prague?
Prices for flights to both Prague 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.
Prague's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €12 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
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Athens virtual History, Philosophy and Democracy Tour:
$6.22
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Skip the Line: Frissiras Museum Entrance Ticket:
$7.46
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Skip the Line: War Museum of Athens Entrance Ticket:
$7.46
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Private Tour with a Local Guide:
$8.07
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Skip the Line: Temple of Olympian Zeus Entrance Ticket:
$8.09
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The Acropolis Museum Ticket & Access to Ancient Excavation:
$8.24
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Skip the Line: Roman Agora of Athens Entrance Ticket:
$8.71
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Athens Museum of Cycladic Art Admission Ticket:
$8.71
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Cats of Self-Guided Mobile Tour in Plaka:
$9.21
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Hellenic Motor Museum Entrance Ticket:
$9.22
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Temple of Olympian Zeus Skip-the-Line and Audio Tour:
$9.22
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Skip the Line: Admission Ticket for Acropolis Museum:
$9.33
Typical Entertainment prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
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1 Hour and 30 min Panoramic Electric Scooter Tour In Prague:
$49
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1 day Unesco private wine experience in Kutna Hora:
$328
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1 week, 3 countries: Prague - Vienna - Budapest: PRIVATE TOUR::
$4,479
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1,5 hour oldtimer convertible Prague sightseeing tour:
$153
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1-Hour Introductory Tour of Prague Castle With Fast-GET Admission Ticket:
$27
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10 days private sightseeing tour from Prague to Budapest:
$2,806
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10 hours Cesky Krumlov Private Tour:
$510
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2 Day Nightlife Ticket:
$14
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2 hour evening tour by car:
$224
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2- Private Day tour to Cesky Krumlov, Hallstatt and Salzburg from Prague:
$983
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2- or 3-Night Guided Prague Weekend Experience:
$274
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2-Day Private tour from Prague to Munich via Hallstatt, Salzburg and Krumlov:
$1,107
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.
The average person spends about €8.24 on alcoholic beverages in Prague per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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 Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Taste wine properly - wine tasting session:
$30
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Private Karlovy Vary with Royal Brewery or Mozer Full Day Trip:
$128
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Private Kutna Hora with Sedlec Ossuary and Local brewery Full Day Trip:
$149
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Pilsner Urquell brewery and Pilsen City Private tour from Prague All-Inclusive:
$199
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Prague Wine Tasting and Countryside Small-Group Tour with Lunch:
$215
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Private Tour: Chateau Lany and Krakovec Castle and Krusovice Royal Brewery from Prague Including Tasting and Czech Lunch:
$217
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Pilsner Urquell brewery private day trip and cheese tasting on family eco-farm:
$220
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Private Pilsner Urquell brewery, Pilsen City and Bohemian Glass factory day tour:
$230
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Private Walking Tour Prague with Lunch and Pilsner Urquell brewery day trip:
$236
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Pilsner Urquell brewery Private day trip, Pilsen City and Koneprusy Caves:
$236
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Pilsner Urquell brewery Private day trip, Pilsen City and Chateau tour + Lunch:
$243
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Pilsner Urquell brewery Private day trip, Chateau and Cheese tasting on eco-farm:
$249
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Prague, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Prague much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Prague would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Prague 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 Prague.
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