Which place is cheaper, Gothenburg or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Gothenburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Gothenburg, 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 Gothenburg?
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).
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, The Best 10-Day Tours in Sweden, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Gothenburg $97
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Gothenburg is $97. 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 Gothenburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Gothenburg $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Gothenburg $80
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Gothenburg
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Gothenburg? 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 Gothenburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Gothenburg $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP Transfer Kusadasi From/To Bodrum Airport: $128
- Transfer izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to/from Kusadasi Davutlar: $98
- Scuba Diving Experience in Kusadasi with Instructor and Transfer: $60
- 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
- Private Transfers From Kusadasi: $173
- Private Transfer | KUSADASI - IZMIR Airport: $120
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $22
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $24
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi hotels: $24
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi Hotels: $22
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Izmir Airport (ADB): $58
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg To Stockholm: $505
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Ostersund (OSD) airport to central Ostersund: $174
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Central Ostersund to Ostersund Airport: $174
- Departure Private Transfers from Gothenburg City to Gothenburg Airport GOT: $153
- Umea Private Transfer from Umea (UME) Airport to City centre: $145
- Umea Private Transfer from Umea city centre to Umea airport: $145
- Departure Private Transfers from Gothenburg City to Gothenburg Airport GOT: $120
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg To Alingsås: $119
- Are Resort to Trondheim Vaernes Airport(TRD) - Departure Transfer: $114
- City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $110
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $109
- Private Transfer Gothenburg Airport GOT to Gothenburg by Sedan: $102
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Gothenburg?
Prices for flights to both Gothenburg 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 $33Gothenburg $38
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Gothenburg $15
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 Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Days Private Tour in Gothenburg: $300
- 24h Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour: $32
- After Dark in A Guided Nightlife Tour: $263
- Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg: $40
- Bike Tour Gothenburg, Guided Bicycle Tours: $113
- City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $32
- Discover Gothenburg - Private Walking Tour: $224
- Egypt Oasis Adventure Package: $918
- Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $37
- Entry Ticket To Universeum in Gothenburg with pickup: $64
- Fatbike Experience in Sorsele: $113
- Full Day Private Shore Tour in Gothenburg from Gothenburg Port: $283
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Gothenburg $20
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Gothenburg, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. And not only is Gothenburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gothenburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Gothenburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Gothenburg?
Gothenburg has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Gothenburg, 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 Gothenburg?
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 Gothenburg in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Gothenburg.
In the summer, Ephesus is much warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ephesus in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Gothenburg averages at about 16°C (61°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Gothenburg this time of the year. In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Gothenburg during summer. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 243 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Gothenburg. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Gothenburg 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Gothenburg in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Gothenburg.
In October, Ephesus is generally much warmer than Gothenburg. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 19°C (66°F), and Gothenburg fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ephesus this time of the year. In the autumn, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Gothenburg. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 94 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in October than Gothenburg. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Gothenburg 9°C (47°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Gothenburg in the Winter?
Both Gothenburg and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
It's quite cold in Gothenburg in the winter. Ephesus is much warmer than Gothenburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Gothenburg fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Gothenburg during winter. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 40 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Ephesus. In January, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Gothenburg. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Gothenburg -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Gothenburg in the Spring?
Both Gothenburg and Ephesus during the spring are popular places to visit.
In the spring, Ephesus is much warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ephesus in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Gothenburg averages at about 5°C (41°F).
It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the spring, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Gothenburg. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 182 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in April than Gothenburg. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Gothenburg 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Gothenburg and Ephesus
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
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