Which place is cheaper, Roseau 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 Roseau?
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 Roseau. 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 Roseau?
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, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAthens €154Roseau €211
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €154, while the average daily cost in Roseau is €211. 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 Roseau in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Roseau €118
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Roseau €236
Compare Hotels in Athens and Roseau
Looking for a hotel in Athens or Roseau? 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 Roseau Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Roseau €12
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 to/from Volos: $575
- Private Transfer From Athens To Meteora - Kalabaka: $290
- Private Transfer through Athens Attractions at Night: $290
- Combo Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket and Airport Transfer: $290
- Athens Transfers: $290
- Athens city Tour (4hrs) combined with Marine of Alimos transfers: $278
- Private Transfer from Athens to Costa Navarino with 2h Stop: $275
- "Quick Athens Highlights Tour: Airport or Cruise ship Transfers": $268
- Private Transfer from Athens Airport To Costa Navarino Hotel: $267
- Athens Airport Transfer From/To Nafplio: $255
- Private Transfer between Athens Airport and Piraeus Port: $255
- ATHENS HOTEL transfer to/from Piraeus Cruise Port (up to 14 pax): $255
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Roseau?
Prices for flights to both Roseau 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 €64Roseau €78
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
- Athens Food Tour (5+ Stops) - Full Meal Included by Do Eat Better: $64
- Ancient Roman and Greek Dinner With Ancient Wine Styles: $65
- Athens Food Tour and Local Tastings: $73
- Athens's original vegan food tour: $75
- Athens Traditional Food Tour: $79
- Athens Street Food Tour: Taste the best street food: $79
- Athens, Greek food tour including market visit: $80
- Cooking Class & Dinner at a Roof Garden in Athens: $80
- Athens at Night Enchanting Walking Tour and Dinner Delights: $81
- Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 20+ Tastings: $81
- Taste of Athens Small-Group Food Tour: $81
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Roseau €36
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- ''Full-Day Tour of Delphi-Byzantine Monastery of Hosios Loukas'': $299
- "A Must-See" Anc. Epidaurus, Mycenae & Nafplion Premium Full Day Tour By Locals: $209
- "All Day Tour Athens & Corinth:Highlights & Path of Apostle Paul": $299
- "All day tour of Athens-8h:Exploring its most popular landmarks": $252
- "Athens Highlights Tour : Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and more.": $173
- "Athens Night Experience - 4Hours": $165
- "Athens in a Day: A Full-Day Tour of the City’s Top Highlights": $252
- "Athens in a Glimpse with Cruise Port Pickup & Drop-Off": $173
- "Delphi Full-Day Tour: Ancient Oracle and the Heart of the Earth": $299
- "Full-Day Tour of Delphi and Picturesque Livadia": $299
- "Olive Oil Tasting Experience & Tour in Corinth": $197
- "Tour of Ancient Corinth:Follow in the footsteps of Apostle Paul": $197
Typical Entertainment Prices in Roseau
For Roseau, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Half Day Taxi Tour of Island€87
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1/2 Day Kayak Rental€30
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Roseau €15
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- Polykala Distillery: 128 years of history & liqueur tasting.: $16
- Athens Party Pub Crawl w/ 1-hour Open Bar & VIP Nightclub Access: $17
- Athens Rooftop Pub Crawl Acropolis Views and Nightclub Fun: $17
- The NightCrawlers | Athens Bar Hopping | Pub Crawl: $22
- Athens Olive Oil and Herbs Tasting at Athens Oldest Distillery: $23
- 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: $46
- Athens Small Group Wine Tasting with a Sommelier: $52
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $57
- Acropolis Private Wine Tasting @ Finewine store: $65
- Noble Greeks Acropolis Wine Tasting with Private Sommelier: $70
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Roseau, we can see that Roseau 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 Roseau 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 Roseau would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Roseau 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 Roseau Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Roseau?
Athens has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Roseau. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Roseau, 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.