Which place is cheaper, Paris 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 Paris?
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 Paris. 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 Paris?
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.
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 Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
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Diyarbakir Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDiyarbakir $85Paris $298
The average daily cost (per person) in Diyarbakir is $85, while the average daily cost in Paris is $298. 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 Paris in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDiyarbakir $50Paris $172
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDiyarbakir $100Paris $344
Compare Hotels in Diyarbakir and Paris
Looking for a hotel in Diyarbakir 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: Diyarbakir Hotel Prices and Paris Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Diyarbakir $20Paris $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Diyarbakir
Also for Diyarbakir, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Diyarbakir Airport Transfer Meet Transfer: $65
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro$7.19
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Train from Airport$10
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Metro tickets$7.64
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Train$22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- transfer from CDG/ORLY airport to Paris ,multilingual driver: $51
- roundtrip transfer to Disneyland from airports: $137
- VERSAILLES CASTLE Round-Trip Transfer from Paris by Luxury Van: $194
- VERSAILLES CASTLE Private Round-Trip Transfer from Paris in Van: $190
- VAN transfer from Paris to Roissy CDG or Orly airport: $176
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Paris HTL-APT (CDG): $185
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Orly HTL-APT (ORY): $119
- Transfert privé en van de Paris à Disneyland Paris: $160
- Transfers from Paris to Parc Disneyland paris: $68
- Transfers between Paris, CDG, Orly, Disneyland & Versaille by van: $80
- Transfers between Paris and Paris Airports/Disneyland/Versailles: $120
- Transfers Private: Paris-Aéroports/Paris-Disneyland, France: $113
Is it cheaper to fly into Diyarbakir or Paris?
Prices for flights to both Paris 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 $22Paris $81
Typical Food Prices in Diyarbakir
For Diyarbakir, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dessert$0.12
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Lunch for Two$0.38
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream$8.98
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Breakfast$7.86
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Breakfast for 2$33
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Dinner on River Cruise$97
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Dinner$64
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Cheese$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Paris Marais Walking Food Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $11
- Paris Morning Food Tour: French Pastries, Cheese & Coffee: $56
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $65
- Paris Seine River dinner cruise from Alexandre III bridge: $67
- Paris Le Marais Food Tour with Wine: 10 Tastings & 6 Stops: $68
- Paris Vegan Street Food Tour: $74
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $74
- Paris Guided Food Tour by Bike - Ile de la Cité and Marais: $90
- 2 Hour Paris Centre Food Tour with 4 Tastings & Fine Wine: $91
- Paris Food Tour: 10+ Tastings, French Wine, Cheeses & Secret Dish: $91
- Seine River Gourmet Cruise Champagne Lunch or Dinner Service: $95
- Amazing Sweet Crêpe Cooking Class Paris: $97
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Diyarbakir $14Paris $86
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$20
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Admission to Pantheon$5.62
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Catacombs (2)$26
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Île de la Cité Guided Tour & Audio-Guided Visit of Notre-Dame: $22
- Île de la Cité Guided Tour & Exterior Notre Dame: $56
- Île de la Cité Private 2h Tour with Latin Quarter & Seine River: $195
- Île de la Cité, the Old Town of Paris Private Guided Tour: $208
- 1 Day Paris City Tour on River & Land with Louvre Museum ticket: $136
- 1 Hour Private Photo Session experience with the Eiffel Tower: $108
- 1-Hour Seine River Cruise Ticket from Eiffel Tower: $21
- 1.5-hour cruise on the Seine departing at 6:30 PM: $21
- 1H Orsay Museum Express Small Group Guided Tour: $103
- 1st Day in Paris Discovery Private Tour: 'How-to' Orientation & Sightseeing Fun!: $79
- 2 Hours Private Guided Tour in a Pink Citroën 2CV: $143
- 2 Hours Small Group Tour in Orsay Museum: $144
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDiyarbakir $11Paris $27
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$16
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- Paris Pub Crawl : Bars with Club Entry and Shots: $17
- The Original Pub Crawl + Free Shots + VIP Club Entry: $23
- Paris Montmartre Cheese Charcuterie Wine Tasting with Audio Tour: $29
- Paris Guided Pub Crawl with Bars Shots and Club Entry: $31
- Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $34
- Guided Tour of Montmartre with Cheese and Wine Tasting: $41
- A burlesque cabaret in an old brothel: $42
- Eiffel Follie's burlesque cabaret show in Paris: $46
- Wine Tasting in Paris right next to Père Lachaise & l'Atelier des lumières: $51
- Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres: $53
- Cheese and Wine Tasting in the Latin Quarter with Chef Alex: $67
- Paris Wine Tasting & French Cheese Pairing with Sommelier: $68
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Diyarbakir and Paris, we can see that Paris 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 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 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 Paris Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Diyarbakir or Paris?
Paris has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Diyarbakir. When comparing the sizes of Diyarbakir 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.