Which place is cheaper, Roatan 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 Roatan?
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 Roatan. 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 Roatan?
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.
Roatan
Your next great vacation lies just thirty miles off the north coast of Honduras. Right above the world's largest coral reef is the island of Roatan. As a popular tourist attraction and standard cruise destination, it's not uncommon to see tons of Americans during your trip. In fact, the cruising industry has had huge impact on the island's culture. While ships are in port, traffic will be heavier and prices may go up. Because of the growth of tourism, most locals speak both Spanish and English.
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 Adventure Tours to Honduras, and The Best Adventure Tours to Honduras.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €154Roatan €37
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €154, while the average daily cost in Roatan is €37. 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 Roatan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Roatan €9.18
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Roatan €18
Compare Hotels in Athens and Roatan
Looking for a hotel in Athens or Roatan? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Roatan €15
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: $23
- One way Private Transfer Athens City Center to / from Piraeus Port: $24
- Piraeus Port To Athens City Center Private Arrival Transfer: $25
- Santorini Luxury Private Airport, Port & Hotel Transfer: $25
- Athens Private Transfer: Central Athens to Piraeus Cruise Port: $26
- Athens Private Transfer Piraeus Cruise Port to Central Athens: $26
- Private Transfer from Athens City Center to Piraeus Port: $26
- Private Transfer from Piraeus Port to Athens City Center: $26
- Piraeus Port to Athens City Private Transfer with Meet & Greet: $27
- Piraeus Port to Athens Hotels Private Transfer with Meet & Greet: $27
- Piraeus port to Athens hotels Private arrival transfer: $28
- Santorini Hotel/Port & Airport Transfers: $28
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Roatan
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Roatan are as follows:
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Water Taxi€3.49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Roatan
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Roatan:
- Parasailing, Beach Break, Chocolate Factory with Transfer: $150
- Discover Scuba Diving in Roatan at Upachaya with Private Transfer: $150
- Extreme Zipline, City Tour, Chocolate, Rum Factory, Beach Break, Transfer: $105
- Roatan East End Cultural Experience, Island Lunch & Private Transfer: $95
- King Kong Extreme Zipline, City Tour and Transfer: $80
- Roatan Private Catamaran Shipwreck, Blue Channel and Starfish with Transfer: $79
- Catch a ride to West Bay & back to Port, Hotel, or Airport (Roundtrip Transfer): $75
- Roatan West Bay Beach Break with Roundtrip Transfer: $65
- Catch a ride to West End & back to Port, Hotel or Airport (Roundtrip Transfer): $60
- Mayan Eden Eco Park, Chocolate Factory & Transfer: $59
- Roatan to Mahogany Bay Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $55
- Airport, Hotel or Cruise Port, Ferry Roatan Private Transfer: $35
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Roatan?
Prices for flights to both Roatan 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 €64Roatan €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:
- Hard Rock Cafe Athens with Set Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Foodies’ Favorite Food tour: $48
- Classic Athens Food Tour with Local Drink & Market Visit: $54
- Authentic Athens Food Tour: $57
- Athens's original vegan food tour: $64
- Ancient Roman and Greek Dinner With Ancient Wine Styles: $64
- Athens Street Food Tour: Explore City's Iconic Eateries: $65
- Athens Traditional Food Tour: $78
- Athens Street Food Tour: Taste the best street food: $78
- Athens, Greek food tour including market visit: $79
- Athens Classic Cooking Class with Market Visit and Wine: $79
- Athens Walking Food Tour with Visit to Varvakios Central Market: $79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Roatan
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Roatan.
- Roatan Cooking Class and Cultural Experience: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Roatan €22
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- Self Guided Walking Tour in Athens Hidden Gems: $3.41
- Athens Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $4.83
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Athens: $6.83
- Athens Plaka Area of the Gods Smartphone APP Audio Walking Tour: $7.50
- Athens Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.11
- Temple of Olympian Zeus: Self-Guided Audio Tour on your Phone (without ticket): $9.11
- Private Self-Guided Audio City-Tour in Athens: $9.12
- Self-Guided Greece Grand Tour with Audio Guide: $9.12
- Athens' Podoniftis Stream: A Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Athens Walking Tour with Audio Guide on Your Smartphone: $11
- TOP Athens : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $11
- Ancient Athens' Rise and Fall: An Audio Tour with Tristan Hughes: $12
Tours and Activities in Roatan
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Roatan are as follows:
- 3-Hours Private Tour in Roatan with Pick Up: $66
- 4 Hours Private Tour with Snorkeling and West Bay Beach Break: $80
- ATV Adventure , Zip Line , Horseback Ride Combo Tour: $175
- ATV Off Road Tour and Cultural Experience in Roatan: $129
- ATV Ride and Animals Park Tour Mahogany Bay and Ports Roatan: $135
- ATV Safari and Horseback Adventure at Mahogany Bay: $132
- ATVS, Sloths and Monkeys, Beach Break Private Tour: $130
- Adventures of Roatan ATV Pineapple beach break: $159
- Animal Sightings and Walking Tour at Gumbalimba Park with Addons: $115
- Beer and Food Tasting Experience at Roatan Island Brewing Company: $100
- Catamaran Cruise, Open Bar, Food and Snorkeling: $165
- Costumed tours in paradise: $65
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Roatan €5.80
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- Greek Honey Tasting Experience at our Old Distillery: $13
- Polykala Distillery: 128 years of history & liqueur tasting.: $16
- Athens Party Pub Crawl w/ 1-hour Open Bar & VIP Nightclub Access: $21
- Athens Olive Oil and Herbs Tasting at Athens Oldest Distillery: $23
- Athens Exclusive Hellenic Wine Tasting Experience at Brettos: $36
- Organic and Vegan Indigenous Wine Tasting Private Experience: $46
- Greek Wine Tasting and Pairing in Chalandri: $46
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $56
- Athens bar crawl: $57
- Greek food and wine tasting: $67
- Athens Boutique Wine Tasting: $76
- Athens by Night Walking and Wine Tasting Experience: $87
Sample the Local Flavors in Roatan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Roatan:
- Half-Day Tour in Roatan With Brewery, Rum and Chocolate Factories visit: $46
- Bar Crawl Tour in West End Village by Pedibike- Let the Good Times Roll: $80
- Roatan Coffee and Chocolate Tour with Brewery Stop: $90
- Roatan Horseback Ride, Island Tour and Brewery Tasting: $125
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Roatan, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Roatan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Athens is in Europe and Roatan is in Central 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 Roatan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Roatan 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 Roatan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is Roatan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Roatan?
Athens has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Roatan. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Roatan, 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.