Which place is cheaper, Malaga or Diyarbakir?
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 Diyarbakir or Malaga?
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 Diyarbakir and Malaga. 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: Diyarbakir or Malaga?
Diyarbakir
Diyarbakır is the largest city in Southeastern Turkey, located on the banks of Tigris River, which is one of two great rivers of the Middle East. The city is known especially for its old city, housed within ancient fortress walls that have been designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within this fortress is a glimpse into the city's ancient history and traditional customs that remain alive today.
Malaga
Malaga is a port city in the southern part of Spain. It is the 6th largest city in Spain and the southernmost large city in Europe. Malaga lies on the Mediterranean on the Costa del Sol, only 62 miles east of the Strait of Gibraltar, and 80 miles north of Africa. Malaga's history dates back about 2,800 years, which makes it one of the oldest cities in the world. The archaeological remains and monuments from the Phoenician, Roman, Arabic and Christian eras make the historic center of the city an "open museum", displaying its history of more than 3,000 years. Because of its important cultural infrastructure and the artistic heritage, Malaga has been nominated for the European Capital of Culture. Malaga's most important economic contributors include tourism, technology, and construction, but transportation and logistics are becoming increasingly important factors as well.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best 10-Day Tours from Madrid, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Barcelona.
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Diyarbakir Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDiyarbakir $103Malaga $194
The average daily cost (per person) in Diyarbakir is $103, while the average daily cost in Malaga is $194. 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 Diyarbakir and Malaga in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDiyarbakir $60Malaga $87
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDiyarbakir $120Malaga $174
Compare Hotels in Diyarbakir and Malaga
Looking for a hotel in Diyarbakir or Malaga? 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: Diyarbakir Hotel Prices and Malaga Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Diyarbakir $24Malaga $36
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Malaga
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Malaga:
- transfer from malaga Airport to Estepona: $188
- Vip Transfer from Malaga Airport to Malaga Fuengirola or Marbella: $60
- Vip Private Transfer from Malaga Airport to Gibraltar Border: $180
- Transfer from Malaga City Center to Malaga Airport (AGP): $34
- Transfer from Malaga Airport to Tarifa: $314
- Transfer from Malaga Airport to NERJA: $188
- Transfer from Malaga Airport to Granada: $311
- Private transfer from Málaga Hotels to Granada: $192
- Private Transfer from Torrequebrada to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $200
- Private Transfer from Torremuelle to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $236
- Private Transfer from Rincón de la Victoria to Malaga (AGP) Airport: $169
- Private Transfer from Puerto Banús to Malaga (AGP) airport: $139
Is it cheaper to fly into Diyarbakir or Malaga?
Prices for flights to both Malaga and Diyarbakir 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 dayDiyarbakir $27Malaga $71
Typical Food Prices in Diyarbakir
For Diyarbakir, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dessert$0.15
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Lunch for Two$0.46
Typical Food Prices in Malaga
Some typical examples of dining costs in Malaga are as follows:
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Dinner for 2$35
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Dinner for 2$52
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Breakfast for 2$9.39
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Malaga
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Malaga.
- Authentic Flamenco Dinner Show at Restaurant VinoMio: $8.81
- Hard Rock Cafe Entrance with Lunch or Dinner: $38
- Málaga: Morning Guided Food Tour: $68
- Malaga Atarazanas Market Guided Food Tour with Tastings: $71
- Dinner and Show at Alegría Flamenco & Restaurant in Malaga: $72
- Paella Cooking Class with English Guide in Malaga: $73
- The Málaga Morning Food Tour By Food Lover Tour: $77
- Málaga: Spanish Cooking Workshop with Paella and Sangria: $78
- Malaga Food Tour with Tapas & Drinks with a Local: $84
- Pedregalejo Food Tour: Explore Malaga's most iconic quarter: $87
- Authentic Paella Cooking Class with Sangría: $88
- Málaga: Tapas, Wine & Rooftops Small Group Food Tour: $94
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Diyarbakir $16Malaga $36
Tours and Activities in Diyarbakir
For Diyarbakir, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- All-inclusive Private Guided Tour of Diyarbakir City: $297
Typical Entertainment Prices in Malaga
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Malaga are as follows:
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Entrance to Castillos$8.33
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Concert$36
Tours and Activities in Malaga
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Malaga are as follows:
- Malaga Coffee and City Tour with Real Spanish Tapas: $90
- 1 Hour Private Flamenco Class Experience in Malaga: $45
- 1.5-Hour Roman Theater and Alcazaba Castle Walking Tour: $32
- 2 Hours Sunset Buggy Tour in Sierra de Mijas : $262
- 2 hours guided Quad tour in Mijas, Malaga. : $144
- 2-Hour French Guided Walking Tour in Malaga: $22
- 2-Hour Ronda Walking Tour: $96
- 2h E-bike tours+1day extra in Malaga: $41
- 3-hour Buggy Tour in Almuñecar with Picnic: $228
- 90-min Buggy Tour in Almuñecar with Picnic : $156
- Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Private Tour. Skip The Line: $294
- Alcazaba to Picasso: Málaga’s Best in a Self-Guided Tour: $1.17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDiyarbakir $14Malaga $26
Sample the Local Flavors in Malaga
Also in Malaga, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Málaga: Pub Crawl Málaga Madness: $14
- Malaga Nightlife Pub Crawl Tour with Drinks and Clubs Entry: $19
- Andalusian Wine Tasting Tapas and DE wine tastings: $47
- RONDA WINE EXPERIENCE Wine Tastings DE Olive Oil and Tapas: $59
- C/Echegaray 5 Málaga center: Malagueño Massage: Massage + Wine Tasting: $65
- Artisan Spanish Wine Tasting of 6 Wines: $66
- Ronda Wine Tasting with Tapas in a Scenic Vineyard: $66
- Málaga: Traditional Andalusian Tapas and Wine Tour: $77
- White Village, Vineyard, and Wine Tasting Wine Tour: $106
- Málaga Small‑Group Wine Tour – Álora Castle Views & 4 Tastings: $108
- Flamenco, Tapas, and Wine Tour: $110
- OLIVE OIL & WINE TOUR Organic fields - 5 Wines + 3Olive Oils: $112
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Diyarbakir and Malaga, we can see that Malaga is more expensive. And not only is Diyarbakir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Diyarbakir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Diyarbakir 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 Malaga would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Malaga than you might in Diyarbakir.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Diyarbakir Expensive? and Is Malaga Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Diyarbakir or Malaga?
Diyarbakir has a larger population, and is about 17% larger than the population of Malaga. When comparing the sizes of Diyarbakir and Malaga, 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.