A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Athens vs. Sucre for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Athens or Sucre?

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 Sucre. 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 Sucre?

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.

Sucre

Sucre is famous for its gorgeous town center and delightful climate, making it for many Bolivia's most beautiful city. Also considered the symbolic heart of the nation, 'La ciudad blanca' or the white city has preserved stunning whitewashed buildings sheltering pretty patios and other beauties of colonial architecture. The city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1991 and is under strict controls on development. It offers many attractions including historic buildings and a renowned theatre, but you can also wander around prehistoric sites and discover indigenous culture in the surrounding towns and countryside.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 3-Day Tours from Athens, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Athens, The Best 3-Day Tours from La Paz, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Bolivia.


Which place is cheaper, Sucre or Athens?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €154, while the average daily cost in Sucre is €55. 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 Sucre in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Athens 63
    Sucre 11
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Athens 126
    Sucre 22
Compare Hotels in Athens and Sucre

Looking for a hotel in Athens or Sucre? 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.

Hotels in Athens


Hotels in Sucre


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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 Sucre Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Athens 27
    Sucre 11
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Athens

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:


  • Airport Bus for Two
    6.40
  • Metro
    1.50
  • Metro
    2.00
  • Metro from Airport to City Center
    8.00
  • Taxi from Airport
    35

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens

Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • From Paros: Helicopter Transfer to Greek Islands or Athens: $2,610
  • From Greek Islands Private Helicopter Transfer: $2,590
  • VIP Transfer between Athens Airport & Costa Navarino (Pylos): $622
  • Private Transfer to/from Volos: $508
  • Private 5 hours Tour in Athens + 2 Transfers, special offer: $477
  • From Private Corinth Tour & Panoramic with Transfer: $388
  • Layover Tour with Airport/Port Transfer with local: $342
  • Athens Airport Transfer to Amarinthos Evia: $280
  • Athens Airport (ATH) to Athens - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $279
  • Luxury Private Transfer from Athens to Kymi Port: $275
  • Private Transfer From Athens To Lefkada: $269
  • Private Transfer From Athens To Meteora - Kalabaka: $265

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sucre

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Sucre are as follows:


  • Taxi Ride
    1.40

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sucre

Also for Sucre, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private transfer Sucre - Uyuni, stopover in Potosí Mines: $250
  • Private MiniVan or Bus Transfer from Sucre Airport SRE to Sucre: $28
  • Departure Transfer from Sucre to Sucre Airport by MiniVan or Bus: $27

Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Sucre?

Prices for flights to both Sucre 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Athens 64
    Sucre 31
Typical Food Prices in Athens

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:


  • Ice cream
    3.00
  • 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: $27
  • Authentic Athens Food Tour: $32
  • Foodies’ Favorite Food tour: $45
  • "A Night in Dinner and Music Under the Stars": $51
  • ATHEN: Traditional Cooking Class incl. Drinks: $52
  • Greek Street Food Tour: $54
  • Athens Small-Group Street Food Tour with 7 Authentic Tasting: $61
  • Street Food Tour Market & City Centre: $61
  • Traditional Greek food tour in hidden spots: $61
  • Street Food Tour - Sample the Food the Locals Love: $62
  • Traditional Cooking Classes incl. Drinks: $62
  • Athens Small-Group Street Food Tour with 7 Authentic Tastings: $62

Typical Food Prices in Sucre

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Sucre:


  • Dinner
    4.33
  • Juice
    0.84
  • Juice
    0.98
  • Chocolate
    1.68
  • Cappuccino
    4.19

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sucre

For Sucre, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Traditional Bolivian Cooking Class w/ Cocktail Making by La Boca del Sapo, Sucre: $45

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Athens 36
    Sucre 15

Tours and Activities in Athens

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.

  • Acropolis/Athens Highlights Private Evening Tour (5 hours) from Athens, Piraeus: $143
  • Apostle Paul's missionary journys in Athens Private Tour 4Hours: $137
  • Delphi full day V.R audio guided tour with entry ticket: $26
  • Essential Athens Highlights Half-Day Private Tour with Flexible Options: $268
  • Food Experience in Athens including Unlimited Lunch : $61
  • Mycenae Epidaurus Nafplio Isthmus Canal Private Luxury Tour : $185
  • Mycenae, Epidaurus & Nafplio Full-Day V.R audio guided Tour: $26
  • Private Full Day Tour in Delphi: $186
  • Private Luxury Tour: Unveiling the Sacred Mysteries of Eleusis: $144
  • Private Tour - DELPHI and Hosios Loukas Monastery(UNESCO): $278
  • Traditional Villages Full day Tour in Santorini: $57
  • ''All day tour to Famous Sites of Athens and Cape Sounion": $310

Tours and Activities in Sucre

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sucre.

  • 2-Day Icla Canyon Tour from Sucre: $87
  • From Uyuni salt flat tour 2 days 1 night: $125
  • Hiking Tour in El Palmar from Sucre Bolivia: $250
  • Historical and Cultural Walking Tour in Sucre with Guide: $12
  • JATUN YAMPARA - Agro-artisan Indigenous Nucleus -Full Day Tours + Lunch: $85
  • JATUN YAMPARA - Nucleo Indigena, Agroartesanal - Half Day Tours: $66
  • Private Cultural Tour in Sucre with Visit to 3 Museums: $45
  • Private Half Day Tour: Sucre Walking Tour with Hotel Pick up: $67
  • Sucre - Walking City Tour - Half Day - English Speaking guide: $64
  • Sucre City Tour With Visit to Cretaceous Park: $123
  • Sucre | City tour and museums | Private: $105
  • Free Walking tour (History, culture and traditions): $0.50

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Athens 23
    Sucre 12

Sample the Local Flavors in Athens

Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:

  • Polykala Distillery showroom. A125 years of history along with liqueur tasting.: $15
  • The NightCrawlers | Athens Bar Hopping | Pub Crawl: $17
  • Liquer tasting in Polykala's Distillery Show Room in Athens: $17
  • Athens Party Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks & Club Access: $21
  • Saturday Night Bar Crawl in Athens, Greece: $25
  • Thursday & Friday Night Bar Crawl in Athens, Greece: $25
  • Small-Group Rooftop & Offbeat Night Gems Pub Crawl: $36
  • Athens Old Town: Wine Tasting based on Ancient Greek Grapes: $38
  • Greek Wine Tasting Experience with a Sommelier: $41
  • Old Town Acropolis Wine Tasting: $51
  • Wine Tasting with a Sommelier under the Acropolis: $57
  • Athens Small-Group Walking Tour with Wine Tasting: $74


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Sucre, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Sucre much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Athens is in Europe and Sucre is in South 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 Sucre would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sucre 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 Sucre.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Athens Expensive? and Is Sucre Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Athens or Sucre?

Athens has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Sucre. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Sucre, 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.