Which place is cheaper, Podgorica or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Podgorica?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Podgorica, 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 Podgorica?
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).
Podgorica
Podgorica is Montenegro's capital city, and also its largest. Dating back to the Ottoman Empire, World War II destroyed much of this history, but there are a few Turkish remnants worth visiting. Podgorica's central location often makes the city a good starting point for day trips to coastal cities or mountain resorts.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Podgorica $112
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Podgorica is $112. 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 Podgorica in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Podgorica $49
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Podgorica $98
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Podgorica
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Podgorica? 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 Podgorica Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Podgorica $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ephesus
Also for Ephesus, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi Hotels: $22
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $22
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Kusadasi hotels: $24
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi hotels to Kusadasi Cruise Port: $24
- Kusadasi Buggy Car Safari With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $40
- Kusadasi Boat Trip With Lunch And Hotel Transfer: $40
- Kusadasi Half Day Quad Safari Experience With Free Hotel Transfer: $50
- Kusadasi Samos Ferry Trip With Free Hotel Transfer Service: $55
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Cruise Port to Izmir Airport (ADB): $58
- Scuba Diving Experience in Kusadasi with Instructor and Transfer: $60
- Kusadasi Port Private Departure Transfer: $63
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport - Kusadasi Centrum (All hotels, home...) transfers: $65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Podgorica
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Podgorica:
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Lustica: $262
- Transfer from Podgorica to Sarajevo: $251
- VAN Private transfers from Airport Podgorica and city to Budva: $120
- Budva to Podgorica one way transfer: $118
- Private transfer from Podgorica to Ostrog monastery (minivan): $117
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Tivat downtown: $117
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport and city to Tivat : $108
- Private Transfer from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Ulcinj : $107
- Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Kotor Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $94
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Bar (and viceversa): $91
- Transfer from Podgorica Airport to Budva: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Podgorica?
Prices for flights to both Podgorica 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 $33Podgorica $43
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 $59Podgorica $22
Tours and Activities in Ephesus
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ephesus.
- For Cruisers: Skip-the-line Private Free Ephesus Tour : $0.05
- 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 : $17
- SKIP THE LINE :Best Seller Ephesus Private Tour For Cruiser Guest: $19
- Private & Mini Group Classical Ephesus Tour For Cruisers: $19
- Skip the Line - Best of Ephesus: $19
- Time Travel in Affordable and Spectacular Experience: $20
- Best of Ephesus Guided Tour For Cruise Guest : $20
- Kusadasi Scuba Diving Tour By Local Experts: $20
- Kusadasi Quad Safari Adventure: $20
Tours and Activities in Podgorica
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Podgorica are as follows:
- ATV Private Tour Montenegro – Žabljak Crnojevića: $333
- ATV Tour Montenegro - Žabljak Crnojevića: $195
- Bar and Ulcinj Private Tour - Oriental Montenegro Experience: $240
- Bay of Kotor hiking experience - Montenegro Travel Club private tour: $185
- Biogradska Gora - Biograd Lake & Moraca canyon - Skadar Lake tour: $156
- Book Your Donkey Farm Tour: $57
- Book Your Montenegro Tour: $99
- Book Your Sunset in Budva Tour : $93
- Book Your Tour Ostrog Monastery: $65
- Book Your Tour Podgorica by walk: $36
- Cheese farm tour in the katun: $279
- Cultural Bike Tour of Podgorica;Discovering the Ancient Treasures: $71
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Podgorica $21
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 Podgorica
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Podgorica:
- Private Wine Tasting Activity at Lipovac Winery: $27
- Book Your Wine Tour: $77
- Podgorica Car Trip - Architecture, History, Wine tasting, Churches, Doclea city: $93
- Podgorica Car Trip, Doclea city, Wine tasting, Niagara falls: $106
- Wine tasting in the family winery, feel the spirit: $120
- Montenegro: Nature, Locals & Wine Tour: $128
- Skadar lake boat ride through "Montenegrin Amazon", wine tasting & Niagara falls: $196
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Podgorica, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. And not only is Podgorica much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Podgorica would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Podgorica 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 Podgorica.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Podgorica Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Podgorica?
Podgorica has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Podgorica, 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 Podgorica?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Ephesus or Podgorica in the Summer?
Both Podgorica and Ephesus during the summer are popular places to visit.
In July, Ephesus is generally around the same temperature as Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 27°C (81°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 26°C (80°F).
In Podgorica, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the summer, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Podgorica. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 341 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in July than Podgorica. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Podgorica 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Podgorica in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Podgorica.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Podgorica in the autumn. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 19°C (66°F) in October, and Podgorica fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Podgorica this time of the year. In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during autumn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Podgorica receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 166 mm (6.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Podgorica 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Podgorica in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Podgorica.
In the winter, Ephesus is much warmer than Podgorica. Typically, the winter temperatures in Ephesus in January average around 10°C (50°F), and Podgorica averages at about 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Podgorica. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Podgorica receives 121 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Podgorica. Ephesus receives a lot of rain in the winter. Ephesus usually gets less rain in January than Podgorica. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 192 mm (7.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Podgorica 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Podgorica in the Spring?
Both Podgorica and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In April, Ephesus is generally around the same temperature as Podgorica. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 15°C (59°F), and Podgorica fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Podgorica during spring. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Podgorica receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Podgorica. In April, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Podgorica. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Podgorica receives 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Podgorica 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Podgorica and Ephesus
| Ephesus | Podgorica | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 192 mm (7.6 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 166 mm (6.5 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 217 mm (8.5 in) |
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