Which place is cheaper, Prague or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Prague?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Prague, 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 Prague?
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).
Prague
Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic. It is also the largest city in the country and one of the largest cities in Central Europe. Prague has long enticed travelers for its beautiful architecture, impressive bridges, detailed cathedrals, and fascinating history. Prague is unique in that is remained almost completely undamaged during World War II. The medieval city center still feels like you've stepped back in time. Despite this historic atmosphere, there is still a lot of vibrant energy and you'll find many different live music venues, art galleries, modern restaurants, and unique festivals throughout the year.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Prague $109
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Prague is $109. 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 Prague in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Prague $67
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Prague $134
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Prague
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Prague? 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 Prague Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Prague $8.08
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 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
- Scuba Diving Experience in Kusadasi with Instructor and Transfer: $60
- Private Transfer from Kusadasi Port to Adnan Menderes Airport ADB: $64
- Transfer: $65
- Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport - Kusadasi Centrum (All hotels, home...) transfers: $65
- Private Airport Transfers: From Kusadasi to Izmir Airport: $67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Prague
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Prague:
- Sightseeing Transfer to Salzburg via Cesky Krumlov: $1,426
- Private transfer from Prague to Berlin: $693
- Private transfer from Prague to Munich: $693
- Private transfer from Prague to Nuremberg: $629
- Private transfer from Prague to Vienna: $629
- Airport Transfer Beer Party Bus with Unlimited Beer: $585
- Private sightseeing transfer Prague - Vienna: $422
- Luxury transfer from Prague to Česky Krumlov: $312
- Private Transfer from Prague to Salzburg with 2h of Sightseeing, Local Driver: $299
- Prague to Munich - Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing: $299
- Scenic Transfer from Prague to Munich with 2h stop in Plzen Beer Factory: $299
- Private Transfer from Prague to Salzburg with local English-speaking driver: $288
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Prague?
Prices for flights to both Prague 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 $33Prague $26
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
- Cooking Class in Ephesus Selcuk Town: $227
- Kusadasi Gourmet & Street Food Tour From Port: $279
Typical Food Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of dining costs in Prague are as follows:
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Fruit$4.20
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Lunch for One$13
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Bananas$0.59
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Cookies$0.33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Prague
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Prague.
- Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $17
- Anti Tour Prague - Self Guided Beer and Food Tour: $21
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Hard Rock Cafe Prague with Set Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $39
- Prague by Night: 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Live Music: $47
- Vltava River Evening Dinner Cruise: $53
- Folkloric Dinner Show with Unlimited Drinks: $56
- 2-Hour Dinner Cruise with Transfers: $57
- River Cruise with Dinner and Live Music: $58
- Medieval Dinner with Unlimited Drinks: $59
- Prague 5 Courses Medieval Dinner and Live Performances: $60
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Prague $16
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: $6.51
- Entry Free: Drive by Ephesus and Ancient Wonder Tour: $12
- Self-guided Virtual Tour of the ancient pearl of the Mediterranean: $17
- Half-Day Ancient City of Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi Port: $18
- Skip the Line:Private& Small Group Ephesus Tour For Cruise Guest : $19
- 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
- Best of Ephesus Guided Tour For Cruise Guest : $20
- Kusadasi Scuba Diving Tour By Local Experts: $20
- Biblical Ephesus Private or Small Group Tour For Cruise Guest : $21
Typical Entertainment Prices in Prague
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Prague are as follows:
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Opera Tickets$4.20
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Two Tickets for Charles Bridge Tower$5.88
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Image Theatre for Two$40
Tours and Activities in Prague
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Prague are as follows:
- City Tour with Prague Castle with Live guide: $44
- Live Virtual Tour of Prague: $57
- Private live-guided E-Scooter TOURS around Prague : $57
- The Private Prague All Inclusive Tour: $267
- 1 hour Old timer Convertible Prague Sightseeing Tour: $136
- 1 hour Prague Panoramic Vltava River sightseeing Cruise: $17
- 1–Hour Vintage Car Tour: $128
- 1,5 hour oldtimer convertible Prague sightseeing tour: $163
- 1-Hour Introductory Tour of Prague Castle With Fast-GET Admission Ticket: $42
- 1.5 Hour SEGWAY Tour of Prague: $63
- 180 Min Grand Private City Tour on E-Scooter: $94
- 2 Countries Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland tour from Prague: $169
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Prague $11
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&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
- Full-Day Private Ephesus Tour with Wine Tasting from Kusadasi: $148
- Virgin Mary Bread and Wine Tour included Lunch: $300
Typical Alcohol Prices in Prague
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Prague from other travelers:
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A Bottle of Wine$6.68
Sample the Local Flavors in Prague
Also in Prague, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Staropramem Brewery Self-Guided Tour with Tasting: $13
- Clock Tower Bar Crawl with Drinks and Shots: $23
- 1 Hour Exclusive Moravian Wine Tasting in an Art Gallery : $28
- Pub Crawl in Prague: $32
- Pub Crawl and International Party: $34
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Entry: $34
- Pub Crawl with 2-Hour Open Bar at Drunken Monkey: $35
- Golden Burlesque Show & Live Music w/ Lady & The Devil: $36
- Drunken Monkey Pub Crawl: $36
- Golden BURLESQUE: $42
- Prague beer tour with brewery visit and tasting: $46
- Wine Tasting and Walking Tour of Prague: $49
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Prague, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. And not only is Prague much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Prague would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Prague 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 Prague.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Prague Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Prague?
Prague has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Prague, 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 Prague?
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 Prague in the Summer?
Both Prague and Ephesus during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many visitors come to Prague in the summer for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Prague in the summer. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Prague fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In Prague, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the summer, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Prague. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Prague receives 216 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in July than Prague. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Prague receives 70 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Prague 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Prague in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Prague. Also, most visitors come to Prague for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In the autumn, Ephesus is much warmer than Prague. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ephesus in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Prague averages at about 11°C (52°F).
In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Prague during autumn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Prague receives 124 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Prague. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Prague 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Prague in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Prague. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Prague because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Prague can be very cold. In January, Ephesus is generally much warmer than Prague. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 10°C (50°F), and Prague fluctuates around 1°C (33°F).
In the winter, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Prague. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Prague receives 49 hours of full sun.
Ephesus receives a lot of rain in the winter. Ephesus usually gets more rain in January than Prague. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Prague receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Prague 1°C (33°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Prague in the Spring?
Both Prague and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Prague this time of year.
Ephesus is much warmer than Prague in the spring. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Prague fluctuates around 10°C (49°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Prague during spring. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Prague receives 145 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Prague. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Prague receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Prague 10°C (49°F)
Typical Weather for Prague and Ephesus
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 10°C (49°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 70 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
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