Which place is cheaper, Trieste or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Trieste?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Trieste, 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 Trieste?
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).
Trieste
Located on the northeast Italian coast next to the Adriatic Sea, Trieste is a city characterized by its European charm, ancient architecture, and striking sea views. Its art, music, history, and culture also take some influence from the Austro-Hungarian Empire, boasting many Slavic traditions and empire-era architecture.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Trieste $108
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Trieste is $108. 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 Trieste in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Trieste $59
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Trieste $118
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Trieste
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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 Trieste Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Trieste $19
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 Trieste
Also for Trieste, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Rome & Cruise Port Roundtrip Private Transfer: $5,067
- Cruise Port to Milan Roundtrip Private Transfer: $4,014
- Trieste Cruise Port : One Way Private Transfer to Milan: $2,007
- Trieste Port or City: 1-Way Transfer to Venice + water taxi: $1,027
- Venice Airport(VCE):1-Way Transfer to Trieste or Cruise Port: $706
- Trieste City/Port: One Way Transfer to Venice, Pazzale Roma: $524
- Private Transfer from Trieste Airport to Rovinj: $342
- Trieste Cruise Port to Malpensa Airport (MXP)- Departure Transfer: $293
- Private Transfer from Trieste Port to Malpensa Milan Airport(MXP): $293
- Private Transfer from Koper to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $292
- Trieste Cruise Port to Venice - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $290
- Private Direct Transfer From Trieste to Venice: $284
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Trieste?
Prices for flights to both Trieste 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 $33Trieste $33
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Trieste
For Trieste, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cesarine: Small group Street food tour in Trieste: $97
- Dining experience at a local's home in Trieste with show cooking: $115
- Istria - Truffles: Hunting & Cooking & Tasting, Slovenia: $141
- Trieste Private Home Cooking Class: $155
- Private Cooking Class at a Cesarina's Home in Trieste: $158
- Private Mediterranean Fish Cooking Workshop with Irena: $180
- 5-Course Food Tour with Electric Bikes: $235
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Trieste $23
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 Trieste
For Trieste, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- The best of Izola walking tour: $98
- 60-minute Small Group Guided Walking Tour in Piran: $22
- Amazing Private Tour Postojna and Predjama from Portoroz: $192
- Deluxe Venice Shore Excursion from Trieste Cruise Port: $96
- E-bike Vipava River Tour : $164
- EXPRESS LITERATURE Trieste Letteraria: Guided walking tour and readings: $74
- Experience Trieste: $164
- Explore highlights of Trieste on a private 3-hour walking tour: $299
- Flavours of Istria Tasting Experience from Koper: $125
- Flavours of Istria Tasting Experience from Piran or Portoroz or Izola: $126
- Flavours of Istria Tasting Experience from Trieste: $133
- Food & Wine -> Gourmet tour in Piran: $131
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Trieste $8.57
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 Trieste
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Trieste:
- Wine Tasting from Istria, Carso and Friuli terroirs: $37
- Trip to Stanjel castle wine tasting and gourmet lunch 4 courses from Piran: $131
- Castles & Wine Tour: $140
- Collio: Cividale Del Friuli and Wine Tastings from Trieste: $148
- Experience Slovenian Coast line with Wine Tasting from Trieste: $164
- Koper & Wine tasting: $186
- Wine Tour on the Coast: $268
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Trieste, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. And not only is Trieste much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Trieste would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Trieste 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 Trieste.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Trieste Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Trieste?
Trieste has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Trieste, 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 Trieste?
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 Trieste in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Trieste. Also, many travelers come to Trieste for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Ephesus is a little warmer than Trieste. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ephesus in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Trieste averages at about 24°C (75°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Trieste this time of the year. In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Trieste during summer. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies, while Trieste receives 288 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Trieste. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Trieste 24°C (75°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Trieste in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Trieste. Also, many visitors come to Trieste in the autumn for the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Ephesus is generally a little warmer than Trieste. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 19°C (66°F), and Trieste fluctuates around 16°C (60°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 Trieste. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Trieste receives 167 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in October than Trieste. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Trieste 16°C (60°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Trieste in the Winter?
Both Trieste and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Trieste for the museums and the cuisine during these months.
Ephesus is much warmer than Trieste in the winter. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Trieste fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Trieste during winter. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Trieste receives 96 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Ephesus. In January, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Trieste. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Trieste 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Trieste in the Spring?
Both Trieste and Ephesus during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the spring months attract visitors to Trieste because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Ephesus is a little warmer than Trieste. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ephesus in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Trieste averages at about 13°C (56°F).
It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the spring, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Trieste. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Trieste receives 177 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in April than Trieste. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Trieste receives 87 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Trieste 13°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Trieste and Ephesus
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 24°C (74°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 10°C (51°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 6°C (44°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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