Which place is cheaper, Bari or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Bari?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Bari, 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 Bari?
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).
Bari
Off the lustrous, aquamarine waters of the Adriatic Sea, a bustling city hums to life as the sun sets. Though an ancient city, Bari still attains its youthful air, with a thriving nightlife and breathtaking boulevards. The capital city of Apulia region, Bari is the second most important economic center of mainland Southern Italy, as well as a significant port and university city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, The Best Historical Tours in Italy, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Bari $122
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Bari is $122. 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 Bari in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Bari $78
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Bari $156
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Bari
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Bari? 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 Bari Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Bari $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Airport Transfer In Ephesus: $205
- Private Transfer From Kusadasi to Pamukkale: $196
- Private Transfers From Kusadasi: $173
- Kusadasi Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $169
- Akbuk Hotels to Izmir Airport ADB Transfers: $164
- Milas Bodrum Airport (BJV) Transfer to OR from Kusadasi: $140
- Kusadasi to Pamukkale Hotels Private Transfer: $136
- Private Transfers İzmir City or Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Kusadasi Town: $131
- Private Transfers İzmir City Adnan Menderes Apt to/from Selçuk, Ephesus, Şirince: $131
- VIP Transfer Kusadasi From/To Bodrum Airport: $128
- Private Transfer | KUSADASI - IZMIR Airport: $120
- Didim (Altinkum) Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $115
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Bari
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Bari:
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Train to Lecce$47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bari
Also for Bari, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transfer:From BARI CENTER to ROME AIRPORTS or reverse: $1,068
- Bari or Naples: Private Transfer Service: $541
- From 1-Way Private Transfer to Monte Sant'Angelo: $492
- From 1-Way Private Transfer to San Giovanni Rotondo: $492
- Private 24-seat Coach Transfer: From Bari Airport to Matera: $417
- Private transfert from Bari to Naples: $401
- From 1-Way Private Transfer to Matera: $310
- Private Transfer from Bari to Amalfi with 2 hours for sightseeing: $296
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Mesagne: $284
- Vineyard Wine Tasting & soft lunch & transfer included: $273
- Private Transfer from Bari to Naples with 2 hours for sightseeing: $270
- Private Transfer from Bari (BRI) Airport to Valle d'Itria: $268
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Bari?
Prices for flights to both Bari 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 $33Bari $34
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
- Ephesus Tour with Cooking Class in the Village: $149
- Taste of Traditional Turkish Cuisine | Small Group Kusadasi Food Tour: $211
- Cooking Class in Ephesus Selcuk Town: $228
Typical Food Prices in Bari
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Bari:
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Dinner$47
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Coffee$2.14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bari
For Bari, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Street food tour of Polignano a Mare: $39
- Bari Walking Street Food Tour: $48
- Bari Street Food Tour by Bike: $70
- Italian Street Food Tour with Tastings and Drinks: $70
- Puglia Plates - Bari Food Tour: $76
- Street Food Tour in Bari old town - Do Eat Better Experience: $78
- Rickshaw Street Food Tour: $80
- Conversano: Apulian cooking lesson with dinner included: $82
- Bari Street Food Tour by Rickshaw: $82
- Bari Street Food Tour on Segway: $86
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Barletta with Show Cooking: $93
- Dining Experience at a local's Home in Margherita di Savoia with Show Cooking: $93
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Bari $9.23
Tours and Activities in Ephesus
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.
- Ephesus Half Day Small Group Tour: $40
- Ephesus Shared Tour from Kuşadası Port: $130
- Ephesus Tour With Small Group From Kusadasi: $76
- Ephesus Tour from Kusadası Port: $44
- Ephesus small groups Tour For Cruisers (skip the line): $100
- Ephesus tours Sirince Village from Kusadasi Port with lunch: $63
- Ephesus tours and Virgin Mary's House Temple Artemis tours : $67
- Private Tour Ephesus for Cruise Guests : $250
- Private Tour to Ephesus, Virgin Mary, and Artemis Temple From Cruise Ship/Hotel: $120
- Small Group Pamukkale Day Tour from Selcuk or Kusadası : $93
- "Ephesus Tours" Port Kusadasi lunch guide bus shopping Caravanserai artemis : $58
- "No Better Way to Explore History - Affordable Ephesus Tour": $30
Tours and Activities in Bari
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bari.
- Bari tour with a local tour guide.: $219
- Private Experience - day of fishing on the Bari coast: $219
- Guided tour and tasting at La Cantina Frrud - Wine Museum: $38
- 1.5 Hour Cave's Tour Polignano a Mare: $38
- 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour of Altamura the Lioness of Puglia: $38
- 2 Hours Private Guided Tour in the Historic Centre of Altamura: $229
- 2-Hour Bari City Tour: $241
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour of Bari with Street Food: $49
- Alberobello Private Tour with Pick Up: $175
- Alberobello, Monopoli Polignano Small-Group Guided Tour from Bari: $152
- Altamura walking tour: $229
- Apulia: Bike Tour through the Treasures of Bari: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Bari $14
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: $53
- Ephesus port tours and Wine Tasting Tours : $70
- Ephesus&Sirince Village with Wine Tasting Shore Ex: $100
- 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: $130
- Private Ephesus Tour with Wine Tasting: $134
- Virgin Mary Bread and Wine Tour included Lunch: $300
Typical Alcohol Prices in Bari
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Bari:
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Beer$2.14
Sample the Local Flavors in Bari
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Bari:
- Afternoon Tour Secrets of Alberobello incl. Food & Wine tasting: $79
- Private Tour: Trani walking tour with Moscato wine tasting: $115
- Wine tasting experience in the Apulian countryside : $235
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Bari, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. And not only is Bari much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Bari would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bari 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 Bari.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Bari Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Bari?
Bari has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Bari, 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 Bari?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Ephesus or Bari in the Summer?
Both Bari and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Bari in the summer for the beaches, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Ephesus is a little warmer than Bari. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ephesus in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Bari averages at about 25°C (76°F).
It's quite sunny in Bari. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Bari during summer. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies, while Bari receives 336 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Bari. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Bari receives 9 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Bari 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Bari in the Autumn?
Both Bari and Ephesus during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Bari for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene during these months.
In October, Ephesus is generally around the same temperature as Bari. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 19°C (66°F), and Bari fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the autumn, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Bari. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bari receives 178 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in October than Bari. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Bari receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Bari 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Bari in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Bari. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Bari because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Ephesus is around the same temperature as Bari in the winter. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Bari fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Bari during winter. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Bari receives 110 hours of full sun in the winter.
Ephesus gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Bari. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Bari receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Bari 10°C (49°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Bari in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Bari. Also, the beaches and the activities around the city are the main draw to Bari this time of year.
In the spring, Ephesus is around the same temperature as Bari. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ephesus in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Bari averages at about 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Bari. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ephesus this time of the year. In the spring, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Bari. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Bari receives 203 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Bari. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Bari receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Bari 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Bari and Ephesus
| Ephesus | Bari | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 9 mm (0.3 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
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