Which place is cheaper, Berlin or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Berlin?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Berlin, 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 Berlin?
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).
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Berlin $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Berlin is $147. 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 Berlin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Berlin $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Berlin $136
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Berlin
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Berlin? 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 Berlin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Berlin $19
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 Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket$1.50
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Bahn Ticket$3.21
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Short Taxi Ride$21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague: $727
- Private Highlights Tour with Hotel Transfers: $367
- Trabi Limousine Airport Transfer with City Tour: $358
- Private Minivan Transfer with Driver and Guide: $321
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Berlin APT-HTL (SXF): $300
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Berlin HTL-APT (SXF): $300
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague with stops at Potsdam + Sanssouci Palace: $295
- Private Transfer from Berlin to Nuremberg with 2h of Sightseeing: $276
- Private Transfer, Berlin to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing, 8 pax: $273
- Classic Remise Private Tour with Transfer: $271
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague with Terezin Concentration Camp stop: $267
- Private Transfer: Berlin to River Cruise Dock Nuremberg - Port/Harbor transport: $263
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Berlin?
Prices for flights to both Berlin 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 $33Berlin $56
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 Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go$5.36
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Turkish Sandwich$2.14
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Currywurst$2.14
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2 Pho Noodles$9.64
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)$64
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Mauer Park (2)$12
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Coffees at Impala$8.36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- English Stand-Up Comedy with Pizza and Shots: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- English Comedy Showcase Including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $28
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner : $34
- Kreuzberg kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Berlin Mitte kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- No Diet Club - Street Food Tour with many Tastings !: $59
- Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Optional Dinner: $63
- Sicilian Cooking Workshop with unlimited drinks: $70
- Evening Food Tour by Bike: $70
- Sharing plate food tour in Berlin: $76
- Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $79
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Berlin $24
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)$21
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- East Berlin and the Berlin Wall 2-Hour Walking Tour : $22
- Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour from Berlin.: $32
- (E) Bike Tour for Non Bikers option Rickshaw Shared Guide: $48
- 2 Hours Berlin City Guided Electric Trike Tour: $59
- 2 Hours E-Scooter Tour: $60
- 2-Hour Private Berlin Walking Tour, Berlin in the Third Reich and Cold War: $213
- 2-Hour Segway Discovery Tour Berlin: $75
- 3 Hours Berlin City Guided Electric Trike Tour: $73
- 3-Hour Bike Tour of Tiergarten and Berlin's Hidden Places: $35
- 3-Hour Private Berlin Bike Tour: Vibes of Berlin: $184
- 3D Adventure black light mini golf (Berlin): $21
- 4 Hours 2 Person Highlights Berlin Rickshaw Tour with Guide : $207
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Berlin $18
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 Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show$15
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Original One80 Berlin Pub Crawl: $16
- VIP Pub Crawl with Drinks and Challenges: $16
- brewery tour with beer tasting: $19
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $24
- Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Club Entry: $24
- Berlin Pub Crawl and Nightlife Clubbing tour: $26
- The Showgirls of Burlesque: $46
- Showgirls of Burlesque Entry Ticket: $69
- Berlin:sunset boat trip with Argentine wine tasting and food: $214
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $250
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $255
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $401
When comparing the travel costs between Ephesus and Berlin, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Berlin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Berlin?
Berlin has a larger population, and is about 50 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Berlin, 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 Berlin?
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 Berlin in the Summer?
Both Berlin and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Berlin this time of year.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Berlin in the summer. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Berlin fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
It's quite sunny in Berlin. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Berlin during summer. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 227 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Berlin. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Berlin 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Berlin in the Autumn?
Both Berlin and Ephesus during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Berlin for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In the autumn, Ephesus is much warmer than Berlin. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ephesus in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Berlin averages at about 10°C (50°F).
It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the autumn, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Berlin. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 106 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in October than Berlin. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Berlin 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Berlin in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Berlin. Also, many visitors come to Berlin in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Berlin can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Ephesus is generally much warmer than Berlin. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 10°C (50°F), and Berlin fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Berlin during winter. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 42 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 Berlin. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Berlin -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Berlin in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Berlin. Also, most visitors come to Berlin for the activities around the city during these months.
Ephesus is much warmer than Berlin in the spring. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Berlin fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ephesus this time of the year. In the spring, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Berlin. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 160 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in April than Berlin. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Berlin 9°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Berlin and Ephesus
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
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