Which place is cheaper, Paris or Cappadocia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Cappadocia or Paris?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Paris? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Cappadocia or Paris?
Cappadocia
Cappadocia is in Central Anatolia, between the mountains Erciyes, Melendiz and Hasan. It is famous for its underground cities, fairy chimneys, and caves. The landscape of the area is some of the most unique you'll ever see. The fairy chimneys are bizarrely shaped rock outcroppings that have evolved from the unique geography in the area. There are hiking trails through the series of valleys that make up the area. It's a great place to explore for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers.
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, The Best Adventure Tours to Turkey, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $151Paris $252
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $151, while the average daily cost in Paris is $252. 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 Cappadocia and Paris in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $53Paris $164
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $106Paris $328
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Paris
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Paris? 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: Cappadocia Hotel Prices and Paris Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $51Paris $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Cappadocia Balloon Ride with Breakfast, Champagne and Transfers: $250
- 2 Days 1 Night Cappadocia Tour (Airport Transfer, Hotel, Daily Tour And Atv): $235
- Cappadocia Package Tour withTransfers + 1 Night Hotel,1 Day Tour: $190
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride with Transfers: $185
- Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Hacibektas Hotels: $168
- Kayseri Airport ASR Transfers to Nigde City Centre Hotels: $163
- Transfer from Kayseri and Nevsehir Airport Cappadocia mercedes for 16 people: $162
- Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport NAV Transfers to Guzelyurt Hotels: $157
- Cappadocia Private Transfer round trip NAV&ASR Airports to Hotels: $155
- Transfer from Cappadocia Hotels to Nevşehir or Kayseri Airport (private): $147
- Private Transfer from Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport (NAV) to Cappadocia Hotels: $140
- Private Transfers Kayseri Apt to/from Kaymaklı or Özkonak Underground Cities: $131
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro$6.93
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Train from Airport$9.75
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Metro tickets$7.37
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Train$22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Versailles: Skip-the-Line Day Tour & Transfer from Paris: $2,554
- Private Transfer to or from Toulouse: $1,383
- From Le Havre/Honfleur: Private Transfer to Versailles: $1,382
- Romantic Photoshoot in Paris with Champagne & Transfers: $1,063
- Private Transfer to or from Lyon: $958
- Private Transfer to or from Strasbourg: $958
- Private Photoshoot Tour with Louvre & hotel Transfers: $957
- Paris by Vintage Car Day and Night Tour with hotel Transfers: $957
- Private Photoshoot and shopping Tour with Hotel Transfers: $850
- Luxury Mercedes Transfer to Deauville or Le Havre: $798
- Private Transfer from CDG and Orly Airports in Paris to Le Havre: $298
- Private one way transfer from Paris city to Disneyland Paris: $275
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Paris?
Prices for flights to both Paris and Cappadocia 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 dayCappadocia $50Paris $45
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
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Cookies$0.03
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Turkish Night Show in Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Transfer: $43
- Turkish Night with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks İn the Rock Cave: $43
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Entertainments: $62
- Turkish Night Show & Dinner: $63
- Romantic Cappadocia Sunset Dinner and Wine : $65
- Cappadocia Cave Restaurant for Dinner and Turkish Entertainments: $70
- 2-Hour Cappadocia Turkish Night Show and Dinner Experience: $76
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner: $85
- Cappadocia Home Cooking Experience Farm to table Culinary class : $92
- Cooking Class at Exclusive Kings Valley: $108
- Cappadocia Evening Cooking Class With A Local: $110
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Drinks: $114
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream$8.67
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Breakfast$7.58
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Breakfast for 2$32
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Dinner on River Cruise$93
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Dinner$62
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Cheese$14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1h30 Cooking Activity in English: $22
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $43
- Paris : Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise: $52
- Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise: $56
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $57
- Seine Cruise Departure from Pont Alexandre III with Dinner Included: $64
- No Diet Club - Paris : Night food tour - Montmartre: $67
- 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise with Bistro Dinner: $67
- Paris : No Diet Club Food Tour - Best Spots in Le Marais: $68
- Eat, play, love Montmartre: 3H Walking Food Tour in Small group: $71
- Dinner with Customized Wine Selection: $74
- 3-Hour Dinner Cruise on Seine River and Saint-Martin Canal: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $95Paris $84
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Underground City Entrance for Two$0.93
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$18
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Horseback Riding for Two$3.55
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$3.78
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.46
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Whirling Dervishes Show$3.09
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Turkish Bath$2.16
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Hot air ballooning$13
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Goreme open air museum$0.62
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Bellydancing Show$4.02
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- 2 Days Cappadocia Red & Erciyes Ski Tour: $220
- 2 days Cappadocia Full Turkish night Show, Atv & Red Tour: $175
- ATV (Quad) Tour in Cappadocia-2 Hours: $49
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Experience in Göreme: $161
- Cappadocia Red Tour Small Group: $98
- Cappadocia relax tour car and driver: $130
- Full day private cappadocia tour With professional guide: $217
- Highlights of Cappadocia All in One Tour: $217
- 1 Hour ATV Tour: $27
- 1, 2 or 3 Days Private Cappadocia Tour Best Seller: $250
- 1-Hour Hot Air Balloon Tour in Cappadocia Goreme Valley: $250
- 2 Days Cappadocia Tour from Ankara: $260
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two$19
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Admission to Pantheon$5.42
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Catacombs (2)$25
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- 2-Hour Walking Tour About French Revolution : $42
- A Day at Parc Saint-Paul Ticket and Transport Included: $206
- Guided Tour to Montmartre & Sacré-Cœur Chronicles: $48
- Musée d'Orsay Skip-the-Line Fully Guided Tour: $56
- Paris Christmas Market Tour: $294
- Paris Sightseeing Tour with Seine River Cruise from Disneyland®: $93
- Private Tour in Medieval Paris with Latin Quarter and Panthéon: $248
- Skip-the-Line Paris Catacombs Special Access Tour: $129
- Versailles Palace Skip the Line Small Group Guided Tour: $75
- Île de la Cité – Sainte-Chapelle and the Conciergerie Tour: $242
- Île de la Cité, the Old Town of Paris Private Guided Tour: $197
- 1-Hour Sightseeing Flight around Paris: $172
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $18Paris $26
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey: $22
- Cappadocia Nightlife Experience: Bar and Pub Crawl Tour: $32
- Private Sunset and Wine Tasting Experience in Cappadocia: $87
- Full-day Cappadocia Tour with wine tasting and clay shaping : $90
- 3-Hour Private Wine Tasting Tour in Cappadocia: $174
- Ancient Cappadocia's Wine Tasting - Private Tour: $275
- Private Tour: Best of Cappadocia with Wine Tasting: $282
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine$15
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- Daily Paris Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $15
- Original Paris Pub Crawl : $16
- Latin Quarter Guided Pub Crawl to Bars and Clubs: $21
- Paris Latin Quarter Pub Crawl Bars and Clubs: $24
- Paris Bar Crawl: $24
- Paris Pub Crawl: $25
- Vineyard tour and wine tasting in Davron: $31
- Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $33
- Wine Museum Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $38
- Paris Nation wine tasting: $42
- Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise & l'Atelier des lumières: $49
- Vegan Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise: $49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Paris, we can see that Paris is more expensive. And not only is Cappadocia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cappadocia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cappadocia 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris than you might in Cappadocia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Paris Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Paris?
Paris has a larger population, and is about 340 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Paris, 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.