Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Vienna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Vienna, 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 Vienna?
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).
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Turkey, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in Turkey, The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Vienna $162
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $162. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Vienna $100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Vienna $200
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Ephesus or Vienna? 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 Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Vienna $20
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Vienna to Zagreb: $930
- Private transfer from Vienna to Munich: $930
- Melk Abbey and Salzburg Trip with Private Transfer: $922
- Private transfer from Vienna to Salzburg: $738
- Private transfer from Vienna to Prague: $636
- Private One-Way Transfer to Cesky Krumlov: $629
- Private transfer from Vienna to Budapest: $588
- Transfer from Prague to Vienna: $510
- Transfer by Car to/from Vienna & Budapest: $444
- 2-in-1 Jewish Museums in Vienna Private Tour with Transfers: $361
- Private Scenic Transfer from Vienna to Prague with 4h of Sightseeing: $295
- Private Transfer from Vienna to Prague with 2h of Sightseeing: $289
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $33Vienna $36
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 Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $43
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $64
- Vienna Naschmarket Food Tour: $65
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner With Folk Music: $68
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner with Folk Music: $70
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $74
- Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner: $74
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $76
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $84
- Kursalon New Year's Day Concert with optional Dinner: $87
- Schnitzel cooking class with Nicole: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Vienna $41
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 Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private themed Tour of the Art History Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum):"The Saviour, the Ruler, and Simply a Beauty: Women in Art": $164
- "Girls just want to have Wine" - TUK TUK Sightseeing Tour: $152
- "The Third Man" Film Location Tour: $28
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Vienna with Photography: $98
- 2-Hour Alpine Private Hiking Tour along Luckerte Wand Mountain from Vienna: $168
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour Helenental Castles Hike from Vienna: $168
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $168
- 2-hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour on Seekopf Mountain, Wachau Valley from Vienna: $168
- 3 hour private walking tour - Vienna: $138
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley: $252
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Vienna: $164
- 3-Hour Walking Tour of Vienna Central Cemetery: $320
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Vienna $18
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 Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Vienna: $16
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $16
- City Center Pub Crawl: $27
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $27
- Wine Tasting at Traditional Cellar: $34
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Private Wine Cellar: $39
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $39
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $48
- Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $63
- Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $74
- Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace Entry & Wine Tasting: $82
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $91
When comparing the travel costs between Ephesus and Vienna, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Vienna, 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 Vienna?
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 Vienna in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Vienna. Also, the music scene and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Vienna in the summer. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vienna this time of the year. In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during summer. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Vienna. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Vienna in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Vienna. Also, many travelers come to Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Ephesus is much warmer than Vienna. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Ephesus in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Vienna averages at about 12°C (54°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 Vienna. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in October than Vienna. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Vienna in the Winter?
Both Vienna and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Vienna in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Vienna can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Ephesus is generally much warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 10°C (50°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during winter. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Ephesus. In January, Ephesus usually receives more rain than Vienna. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Vienna in the Spring?
Both Vienna and Ephesus during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, most visitors come to Vienna for the natural beauty during these months.
Ephesus is a little warmer than Vienna in the spring. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the spring, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in April than Vienna. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna 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 (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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