Which place is cheaper, Amritsar or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Amritsar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Amritsar, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Ephesus or Amritsar?
Ephesus
The ancient city of Ephesus was famed for the Temple of Artemis (completed around 550 BC). It is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The temple was destroyed in 401 AD and rebuilt by Emperor Constantine I along with new public baths. The town was again partially destroyed by an earthquake in 614 AD. The city's importance as a commercial center declined as the harbor was slowly silted up by the Cayster River (Kucuk Menderes).
Amritsar
Amritsar is a holy city of the Sikh religion, named "holy pool of nectar" for the pool around the base of the Golden Temple complex. This complex is the city's main attraction, bringing pilgrims from all over to bathe in the waters of the sacred pool and visit the sacred temple.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Amritsar $53
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Amritsar is $53. 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 Ephesus and Amritsar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Amritsar $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Amritsar $46
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Amritsar
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Amritsar? 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: Ephesus Hotel Prices and Amritsar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Amritsar $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bodrum Scuba Diving tour with BBQ Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer: $74
- Didim (Altinkum) Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $115
- Ephesus Private Guided Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $80
- From-to Izmir AirPort to-from Kusadası Private Airport Transfer: $75
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB) Transfer to OR from Kusadasi: $100
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport - Kusadasi Centrum (All hotels, home...) transfers: $66
- Kusadasi Boat Trip With Lunch And Hotel Transfer: $40
- Kusadasi Buggy Car Safari With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $40
- Kusadasi Half Day Quad Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $50
- Kusadasi Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $169
- Kusadasi Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $93
- Kusadasi International Golf Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $93
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amritsar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amritsar:
- Private Wagah Border Drama and the Golden Temple with Transfer: $151
- Amritsar to Dharamshala Tour (One Way Transfer): $98
- Airport/Hotel Transfer to Chandigarh Airport/Hotel: $71
- Chandigarh to Amritsar Transfer: $71
- From Amritsar Airport Transfer: $28
- Amritsar Airport Transfer: $12
- Affordable Amritsar airport transfer: $11
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Amritsar?
Prices for flights to both Amritsar and Ephesus 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 dayEphesus $33Amritsar $19
Typical Food Prices in Ephesus
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ephesus:
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Sandwiches$0.15
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Dessert$0.17
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Lunch at Beach (for 2)$0.59
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Snacks$0.25
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ephesus
For Ephesus, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class in Kusadasi Ephesus: $110
- Taste of Traditional Turkish Cuisine | Small Group Kusadasi Food Tour: $211
- Cooking Class in Ephesus Selcuk Town: $228
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amritsar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amritsar.
- Amritsar Food Tour: $22
- Flavors of Amritsar (2-Hour Guided Street Food Tour Walk): $24
- Amritsar Food Tour: $31
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Traditional Dinner: $45
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Dinner: $45
- Indo-Pak Beating Retreat Ceremony at Wagah Border & Dinner: $60
- Evening Tour to Sadda Pind with Dinner: $67
- Beating Retreat Ceremony, Sadda Pind and Dinner: $71
- Private Farm-Fresh Punjabi Cooking Class in Amritsar: $136
- Sadda Pind With Lunch Or Dinner From Amritsar: $186
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Amritsar $15
Tours and Activities in Ephesus
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.
- Self-guided Virtual Tour of The Highlights: $6.53
- Entry Free: Drive by Ephesus and Ancient Wonder Tour: $12
- Self-guided Virtual Tour of the ancient pearl of the Mediterranean: $17
- Kusadasi Traditional Turkish Bath Hamam Experience : $18
- Half-Day Ancient City of Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port: $18
- Private Ephesus and Shopping Tour for Cruisers Only: $18
- Skip the Line:Private& Small Group Ephesus Tour For Cruise Guest : $19
- Skip the Line - Best of Ephesus: $19
- Time Travel in Affordable and Spectacular Experience: $20
- Kusadasi Quad Safari Adventure: $20
- Kusadasi Scuba Diving Tour By Local Experts: $20
- Best of Ephesus Guided Tour For Cruise Guest : $20
Tours and Activities in Amritsar
Here are a few actual costs in Amritsar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 5-hour Amritsar city tour with a guide and local transport: $83
- Amritsar 02 days Tour: $216
- Amritsar 1 Day Guided Tour-Golden Temple, Jalliawala Bagh, Wagah: $54
- Amritsar 1 Day Sightseeing with Wagah Border: $36
- Amritsar 1 Day Tour (Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh, Wagah Border & Shopping): $39
- Amritsar 1 Night / 2 Days Tour: $67
- Amritsar : Golden Temple and Jallianwala Bagh Private Tour: $36
- Amritsar City Tour: $41
- Amritsar City Tour ( EXCLUDING WAGAH BORDER) : $55
- Amritsar City Tour ( Including Wagah Border Ceremony): $60
- Amritsar City Tour with Wagah Border and Sadda Pind Village: $101
- Amritsar Expeditions (Historical Heritage Walk and Full Day Tour): $39
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Amritsar $13
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ephesus
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Ephesus from other travelers:
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Beer$0.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Ephesus
Also in Ephesus, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Skip-the-line Ephesus & Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi Port: $54
- Ephesus port tours and Wine Tasting Tours : $70
- Ephesus and Sirince with Wine tasting Private Half Day Shore Excursion: $100
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Wine Tasting in the village and visit to Mother's Mary House: $131
- Private Ephesus Tour with Wine Tasting: $134
- Full-Day Private Ephesus Tour with Wine Tasting from Kusadasi: $149
- Ephesus and Wine Tasting Tour From Kusadasi with Private Guide and Van: $218
Sample the Local Flavors in Amritsar
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Amritsar:
- Pub Crawl Amritsar (3 hours pub hopping tour): $40
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Amritsar, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. And not only is Amritsar much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ephesus is in Europe and Amritsar is in Asia, 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 Amritsar would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Amritsar 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 Ephesus would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ephesus than you might in Amritsar.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Amritsar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Amritsar?
Amritsar has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Amritsar, 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.
When is the best time to visit Ephesus or Amritsar?
Ephesus has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Amritsar experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Ephesus or Amritsar in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Amritsar. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amritsar throughout the year.
Amritsar can become quite hot in the summer. In the summer, Ephesus is cooler than Amritsar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ephesus in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Amritsar averages at about 33°C (91°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Amritsar. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ephesus this time of the year. In the summer, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Amritsar. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amritsar receives 215 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Amritsar. Ephesus usually gets less rain in July than Amritsar. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Amritsar 33°C (91°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Amritsar in the Autumn?
Both Amritsar and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Amritsar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In October, Ephesus is generally cooler than Amritsar. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 19°C (66°F), and Amritsar fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It's quite sunny in Amritsar. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives less sunshine than Amritsar during autumn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Amritsar receives 252 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Amritsar. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Amritsar 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Amritsar in the Winter?
Both Amritsar and Ephesus during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amritsar year-round.
Ephesus is cooler than Amritsar in the winter. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Amritsar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
In the winter, Ephesus often gets less sunshine than Amritsar. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amritsar receives 181 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually gets more rain in January than Amritsar. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Amritsar 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Amritsar in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Amritsar. Amritsar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the spring, Ephesus is much colder than Amritsar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ephesus in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Amritsar averages at about 28°C (83°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amritsar this time of the year. In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives less sunshine than Amritsar during spring. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Amritsar receives 265 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Amritsar. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Amritsar 28°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Amritsar and Ephesus
| Ephesus | Amritsar | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 35°C (96°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 32°C (90°F) | 178 mm (7 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
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