Which place is cheaper, Funchal or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Funchal?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Funchal, 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 Funchal?
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).
Funchal
Funchal is the capital city of the autonomous region of Madeira on the island of Madeira. The city is located to the south between the cities of Santa Cruz and Camara de Lobos. It is actually named for the fennel plant which grows liberally on the island. The city was most significant as a shipping center between the 15th and 17th centuries. Today it has a population of over 100,000 people and is, arguably, one of the most picturesque cities in Portugal. It's appeal as a tourist destination has made it the leading Portuguese port for cruise line dockings.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Funchal $100
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Funchal is $100. 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 Funchal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Funchal $55
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Funchal $110
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Funchal
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Funchal? 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 Funchal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Funchal $11
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Funchal
Also for Funchal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Funchal Airport to Madeira Island: $123
- PR18 Levada do Rei Private transfer: $71
- Sunrise Transfer to Hike Pico Areeiro to Pico Ruivo: $71
- Private Transfer from Cristiano Ronaldo Airport to Funchal Hotels: $69
- Madeira Airport Transfers Round Trip (FNC): $65
- Private Transfer from Funchal airport to Madeira south area: $59
- Madeira Airport (FNC) Departure Transfer (Funchal Hotels to Madeira Airport): $54
- Madeira Airport (FNC) Arrival Transfer (Airport to Funchal Hotels or Address): $54
- Madeira Island Transfers: $53
- Funchal Airport(FNC) to Madeira Island - Arrival Private Transfer: $51
- Madeira Airport Round Trip Shuttle Transfers Service: $49
- Madeira airport transfer for up to 8 people: $49
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Funchal?
Prices for flights to both Funchal 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 $33Funchal $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 Funchal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Funchal:
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Coffee$1.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Funchal
For Funchal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Walking Food Tour Around Funchal: $31
- Madeira Nights Tour - Dinner and Show: $41
- Sunset Tour to Pico do Arieiro with Dinner and Drinks included: $76
- Gourmet Wine & Food Tour: $112
- Gourmet Wine & Food Tour: $112
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Funchal $16
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 Funchal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Funchal.
- Low Cost Wheelchair Handicap Half Day Tour, Fully Accessible Tour : $76
- “Le tour de Churchill” - From Funchal to Câmara de Lobos: $58
- Magnificent East Tour: $33
- 4 Hours Adventure Jeep Tour in Central Madeira Portugal: $47
- 4x4 Jeep Safari Porto Moniz - the "Farowest" tour - Full Day Small Groups : $71
- Accessible Half Day Tour Cabo Girão: $120
- Adventure Trikes Private Tour in Madeira : $158
- Amazing East Tour : $31
- Amazing West - Jeep Safari Tour - Full Day: $60
- Arieiro Peak, Santo da Serra and Cristo Rei 4x4 Experience: $49
- Around The Island - Two Days Tour From 9am To 5pm (Each Day): $65
- Around the island - Two days tour: $82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Funchal $17
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Funchal
Also in Funchal, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Skywalk and 4x4 Adventure with Amazing Views and Wine Tasting: $49
- Half day jeep Wine tour and tasting, & sea cliff adventure: $53
- Bestselling Wine Tour, Tasting Experience & Skywalk 4x4 Adventure: $53
- Wine tasting and Jeep Adventure in Madeira's Majestic Countryside: $56
- Pub Crawl: $59
- Shore Excursion: Private Madeira Tour & Wine Tasting: $86
- Amazing Skywalk, Wine Tasting & 4x4 Adventure + Dolphin Watching: $97
- Guided Toboggan Ride and Madeira Wine Tasting Tour: $98
- Tuk Tuk Wine Tour - Madeira Island: $102
- Weekends Madeira Wine Tasting São Vicente: $109
- Wine Tour by Overland Madeira: $150
- Visiting local Vineyard With Wine Tasting & Lunch included: $158
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Funchal, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. And not only is Funchal much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Funchal would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Funchal 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 Funchal.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Funchal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Funchal?
Funchal has a larger population, and is about 60% larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Funchal, 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 Funchal?
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 Funchal in the Summer?
Both Funchal and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Funchal in the summer. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Funchal fluctuates around 22°C (72°F).
It's quite sunny in Funchal. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Funchal during summer. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies, while Funchal receives 227 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Funchal. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Funchal receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Funchal 22°C (72°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Funchal in the Autumn?
Both Funchal and Ephesus during the autumn are popular places to visit.
In the autumn, Ephesus is cooler than Funchal. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ephesus in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Funchal averages at about 21°C (70°F).
It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the autumn, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Funchal. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Funchal receives 183 hours of full sun.
Funchal gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Ephesus usually gets less rain in October than Funchal. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Funchal receives 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Funchal 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Funchal in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Funchal.
In January, Ephesus is generally much colder than Funchal. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 10°C (50°F), and Funchal fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
Ephesus usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Funchal during winter. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Funchal receives 141 hours of full sun in the winter.
Funchal receives a lot of rain in the winter. Ephesus gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Funchal. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Funchal receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Funchal 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Funchal in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Funchal.
Ephesus is cooler than Funchal in the spring. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Funchal fluctuates around 17°C (63°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 Funchal. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Funchal receives 182 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in April than Funchal. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Funchal receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Funchal 17°C (63°F)
Typical Weather for Funchal and Ephesus
| Ephesus | Funchal | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
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