Should you visit Athens or Warsaw?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the prices of travel for Athens and Warsaw. 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.
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital city of Poland. It has a population of 1.7 million, making it the country's largest city. Located on the Vistula River, it is a popular tourist destination for its interesting architecture and culture. The right bank of the river was the first area to become populated in the 9th or 10 century. Today, however, the city's central district is on the left bank of the river. The Old Town, where you will find many sights and attractions, is fully contained within the city center.
Which city is cheaper, Warsaw 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 Warsaw is €64. 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 Warsaw 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.
Travelers usually pay around €78 for a double occupancy room in Warsaw If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
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 Warsaw travelers spend around €15 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
Warsaw €15
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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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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Street Culture & Food Tour:
$56
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Afternoon Food Tour:
$56
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Athens walking and tasting food tour.:
$60
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4-Hour Cooking Class with Market Visit:
$69
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Homemade Gyros cooking class and dinner in Athens for private groups:
$75
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The Classic Food Tour:
$76
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Taste of Half-Day Small Group Food Tour:
$77
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Greek Phyllo and Pie Cooking Class in Athens:
$77
Typical Food prices in Warsaw
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Warsaw:
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Dinner for Two
€11
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Lunch for Two
€9.25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Warsaw
For Warsaw, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Polish Food Tour:
$56
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Traditional Polish Cooking Class in Warsaw:
$64
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Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing:
$73
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4-Hour Polish Food Tour:
$90
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Warsaw Food Tour small group tour by retro minibus:
$91
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Warsaw 6h Private Tour + Traditional Polish Dinner:
$118
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Nicolaus Copernicus Legacy: Private Tour from Warsaw to Torun + Polish Dinner:
$274
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.
To get around in Warsaw, the average visitor spends €3.32 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
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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Private Transfer from Αthens City to Igoumenitsa Port:
$1,763
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Private Transfer from Athens City to Syvota:
$1,203
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Private City Transfer From Athens To Pilos:
$970
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Private City Transfer From Athens to Kranidi:
$970
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Transfer to Corfu from Athens including visit to Delphi:
$964
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Athens to Corfu Luxury Private Transfer:
$890
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Private Transfer to/ from Lefkada Marina to/ from Athens Airport or City Centre:
$759
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Transfer From Athens To Lefkada:
$678
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Private Transfer from Athens to Nafplio:
$666
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Transfer to Lefkada - The Safest and most Convinient way:
$605
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Delphi Private Full Day Luxury Transfers From Athens:
$597
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Private Transfer from Athens-Pireaus-ATH to Igoumenitsa-Parga-Sivota-Ioannina:
$592
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Warsaw
Also for Warsaw, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Transfer from Warsaw or airport Warsaw to Gdansk city or Gdansk Airport:
$597
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Private Transfer from Warszawa city to Gdansk (GDN) Airport:
$544
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Luxury transfer from Warsaw to Krakow with Czestochowa en route by private car:
$414
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Truly VIP Warsaw Krakow Private Transfer | Premium car with iPad & Netflix.:
$404
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Private Transfer from Warsaw to Vienna with 2h of Sightseeing:
$366
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Private Transfer from Warsaw to Berlin, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver:
$365
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Private Transfer from Warsaw to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing:
$359
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Krakow - Warsaw private VIP transfer. PREMIUM car with Chauffeur & iPad:
$340
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Private Transfer from Warsaw to Vienna, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver:
$329
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Private Transfer from Warsaw to Berlin with 2 Sightseeing stops:
$322
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Warsaw - Krakow VIP private transfer. Luxury car with driver & iPad.:
$319
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Private Transfer from Warsaw to Prague, Hotel-to-hotel, English-speaking driver:
$318
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Warsaw?
Prices for flights to both Warsaw 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.
In Warsaw, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average €4.97 per person, per day.
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
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"A Must-See" Anc. Epidaurus, Mycenae & Nafplion Premium Full Day Tour By Locals:
$411
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"Athens city tour":
$270
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"Private tour in Athens":
$243
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''Tour in Athens'':
$118
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1 Day Private Tour Corinth, Cave of Lakes at Kalavrita & Journey by Cog Railway:
$264
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1 Day Private tour to Meteora, visit the Monasteries are lying on the cliffs.:
$317
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1 Day Saronic Islands Cruise:
$168
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10 Day Greek Island Tour: Mykonos, Santorini-Volcano, Crete, Delos, Knossos,:
$2,457
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10 Day Ultimate Ancient Greece Tours Experience:
$2,411
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10 Day to Explore the Best Historical Gems in Greece and tour in Santorini:
$1,798
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10 Days Private Tour: North Greece:
$2,706
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10 Days Private Tour: Peloponnese:
$2,706
Tours and Activities in Warsaw
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Warsaw.
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1-day tour from Warsaw to Kazimierz Dolny:
$179
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12 Day Private Tour of Poland with Hotels:
$3,390
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12-day tour around Poland by private car:
$4,591
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12-day tour around Poland by train:
$2,279
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13-Day Highlights of Poland Tour with Accommodation:
$2,190
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3 Day Rail Tour - Kraków, Poznań & Wrocław (Warsaw Return):
$710
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3 Hour VIP Warsaw Guided City Tour:
$348
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5 Day Rail Tour - Kraków, Wrocław & Poznań (Warsaw Return):
$840
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5 Hour Guided Warsaw Tour by Bike:
$88
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6 Day Private Tour in Poland with Hotels:
$1,950
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7 Day Rail Tour - Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław & Poznań:
$970
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8-Day Highlights of Poland Tour with Accommodation:
$1,490
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.
Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Warsaw, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is €7.40.
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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Athens Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tasting:
$37
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Virtual Greek Wine Tasting:
$87
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Athens Food and Wine Tasting Tour:
$96
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Wine tasting tour:
$131
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Wine Tasting and Athens Trikke Combo Tour:
$133
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The Best Winery & Tasting Tour in Nemea.Enjoy a unique all day wine tasting tour:
$140
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Private Wine Tasting Experience of Greek Awarded Wines in Athens:
$148
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Premium Wine Tour in Peloponnese -Ancient Corinthos, Nemea - the Land of Myth:
$148
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Athens Private Wine Tasting Tour - Dionysian Grapes:
$149
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Ancient Corinth & Nemea Wine Tasting (up to 15 in a Luxurious Mercedes Minibus):
$151
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Greek Private Wine Tasting:
$166
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Mercedes Private Full-Day Tour, Nafplio, Corinth Canal and Wine Tasting:
$168
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Warsaw, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Warsaw much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Warsaw would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Warsaw 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 Warsaw.
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