Which place is cheaper, Willemstad 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 Willemstad?
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 Willemstad. 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 Willemstad?
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 €154Willemstad €322
The average daily cost (per person) in Athens is €154, while the average daily cost in Willemstad is €322. 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 Willemstad in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAthens €63Willemstad €231
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAthens €126Willemstad €462
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Compare Hotels in Athens and Willemstad
Looking for a hotel in Athens or Willemstad? 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 Willemstad Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Athens €27Willemstad €23
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:
- "Quick Athens Highlights Tour: Airport or Cruise ship Transfers": $269
- AIRPORT TRANSFER to/from hotel (up 14 in a luxurious Minibus ): $33
- ATHENS CENTER: Transfer From/To Airport Athens: $78
- ATHENS HOTEL transfer to/from Piraeus Cruise Port (up to 14 pax): $256
- Accessible Private Transfer WAV from Athens Airport to Port Rafina: $45
- Aegean Wonders Santorini Transfers: $32
- Airport Transfer/ Athens Greece: $73
- Airport Transfer: Athens Airport ATH to Athens by Business Car: $92
- Airport Transfer: Athens Airport ATH to Athens by Luxury Van: $127
- Airport Transfer: Athens to Athens Airport ATH by Luxury Van: $127
- Airport transfer: $198
- Arrival Transfer from Αthens Airport to Piraeus Port: $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Athens or Willemstad?
Prices for flights to both Willemstad 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 €64Willemstad €59
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: $49
- Ancient Roman and Greek Dinner With Ancient Wine Styles: $65
- Street Food Tour - Sample the Food the Locals Love: $69
- Acropolis Food Tour with a Local Friend: $76
- Traditional Greek Cooking Class and Organic Lunch on Poros: $76
- Athens Street Food Tour: Taste the best street food: $79
- Athens Walking Food Tour with Visit to Varvakios Central Market: $80
- Athens at Night Enchanting Walking Tour and Dinner Delights: $81
- Taste of Athens Small-Group Food Tour: $82
- Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 20+ Tastings: $82
- Cook Like a Greek in Athens Hands On Cooking Class with Wine: $83
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Athens €36Willemstad €82
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- Athens Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $4.94
- A Neoclassical Capital: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.50
- Athens Interactive City Tour: $8.16
- Temple of Olympian Zeus: Self-Guided Audio Tour on your Phone (without ticket): $9.31
- Acropolis of Athens Self-Guided Tour with 3D & Audio (No Ticket): $9.31
- Traditional Greek Food: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Athens: $9.99
- Athens Stream Self-Guided Walking Tour: $9.99
- Athens Walking Tour: Self-Guided City Game: $10
- Athens, Delphi, Olympia, Epidaurus, Mycenae, Corinth Tour: $12
- Hellenic Motor Museum Admission Ticket: $14
- Athens Maria Callas Museum Admission Ticket: $14
- Athens Highlights Self guided scavenger hunt and Walking Tour: $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Willemstad
Here are a few typical costs in Willemstad for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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1/2 Day ATV Excursion€77
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1 Hour Trolley Tour€21
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Jewish Cultural Historical Museum Entrance Fe€5.15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAthens €23Willemstad €12
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- The Original Athens Pub Crawl: $11
- Polykala Distillery: 128 years of history & liqueur tasting.: $16
- Experience Ouzo Tasting at Athens Oldest Distillery: $28
- Athens Exclusive Hellenic Wine Tasting Experience at Brettos: $37
- Athens Rooftop Pub Crawl w/ Acropolis Views & Party: $41
- Organic and Vegan Indigenous Wine Tasting Private Experience: $47
- Greek Wine Tasting and Pairing in Chalandri: $47
- Acropolis Private Wine Tasting @ Finewine store: $65
- Athens by Night Walking and Wine Tasting Experience: $76
- Athens Olive oil Honey and Wine Tasting with Snacks Experience: $80
- 3-Hour Shared Greek Wine Tasting: $105
- Wine tasting tour of Athens Greece: $123
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Athens and Willemstad, we can see that Willemstad 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 Willemstad 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 Willemstad would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Willemstad 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 Willemstad Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Athens or Willemstad?
Athens has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Willemstad. When comparing the sizes of Athens and Willemstad, 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.