Which place is cheaper, Wroclaw or Ephesus?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ephesus or Wroclaw?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Ephesus or Wroclaw, 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 Wroclaw?
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).
Wroclaw
Wroclaw still remains mostly undiscovered to travelers. It's the largest city and capital of Lower Silesian Voivodeship. It is also a historical capital of Silesia with a very rich history. The city's population is around 630,000 and there are over a million people in the metropolitan area. It's the fourth largest city in Poland and has an economy that is centered around manufacturing, banking, industry, tourism, and cultural events. The area has some unique architecture, beautiful rivers, and a vibrant cultural scene. The city has witnessed much turmoil, particularly during World War II and the years following. Today it has been beautifully restored and should be considered a highlight of a trip to Poland. Now is the time to visit, because as Poland gains ground within Europe, prices are sure to rise and the crowds will discover this city.
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 Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayEphesus $143Wroclaw $33
The average daily cost (per person) in Ephesus is $143, while the average daily cost in Wroclaw is $33. 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 Wroclaw in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personEphesus $70Wroclaw $16
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomEphesus $140Wroclaw $32
Compare Hotels in Ephesus and Wroclaw
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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 Wroclaw Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ephesus $51Wroclaw $5.83
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 Wroclaw
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Wroclaw:
- Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Katowice: $294
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Katowice city: $291
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Radomsko city: $289
- Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Lodz: $283
- Private Transfer Arrival or Departure: Wroclaw - Poznan: $262
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Konin city: $256
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Poznan city: $239
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Działoszyn city: $228
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Olszyna city: $225
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Zagan city: $222
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Świeradów-Zdrój city: $206
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Strzelce Opolskie city: $194
Is it cheaper to fly into Ephesus or Wroclaw?
Prices for flights to both Wroclaw 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 $33Wroclaw $11
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
Typical Food Prices in Wroclaw
Some typical examples of dining costs in Wroclaw are as follows:
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Coffee & Sandwich$2.98
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Wroclaw
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Wroclaw.
- Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ephesus $59Wroclaw $5.68
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 Wroclaw
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Wroclaw are as follows:
- Tour with RETRO e-bus, 2h Gr. 3-7 people, English-guide: $62
- 2-Hours Private Electric Car Tour with a Guide, Wroclaw: $49
- 5 Hour Private Historical Tour to Gross Rosen Concentration Camp: $131
- Adršpach: The Chronicles of Narnia Filming Location Tour: $112
- Auschwitz tour from Wroclaw: $163
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Wroclaw: $152
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Wrocław: $189
- BRESLAU FORTRESS and World War II, private tour with photos: $48
- Berlin Day Tour from Wroclaw: $211
- Best of Wroclaw 3-Hour History and Culture Walking Tour: $128
- Bike Tour of Wroclaw Old Town, Top Attractions and Nature: $110
- Delicious Wroclaw Vodka Tour: $90
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayEphesus $15Wroclaw $5.93
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Wroclaw
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Wroclaw:
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A Couple Beers$3.23
Sample the Local Flavors in Wroclaw
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Wroclaw:
- Wroclaw Pub Crawl : $22
- Wroclaw Pub Crawl with Free Drinks: $22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ephesus and Wroclaw, we can see that Ephesus is more expensive. And not only is Wroclaw much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Wroclaw would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Wroclaw 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 Wroclaw.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ephesus Expensive? and Is Wroclaw Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ephesus or Wroclaw?
Wroclaw has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Ephesus. When comparing the sizes of Ephesus and Wroclaw, 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 Wroclaw?
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 Wroclaw in the Summer?
Both Wroclaw and Ephesus during the summer are popular places to visit.
In the summer, Ephesus is a little warmer than Wroclaw. Typically, the summer temperatures in Ephesus in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Wroclaw averages at about 19°C (65°F).
In Wroclaw, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Ephesus. In the summer, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Wroclaw. Ephesus gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Wroclaw receives 205 hours of full sun.
Ephesus usually gets less rain in July than Wroclaw. Ephesus gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyEphesus 27°C (81°F)Wroclaw 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Wroclaw in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Ephesus and Wroclaw.
In October, Ephesus is generally much warmer than Wroclaw. Daily temperatures in Ephesus average around 19°C (66°F), and Wroclaw fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In Ephesus, it's very sunny this time of the year. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Wroclaw during autumn. Ephesus gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Wroclaw receives 108 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Wroclaw. Ephesus gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberEphesus 19°C (66°F)Wroclaw 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Wroclaw in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Ephesus as well as Wroclaw.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Wroclaw. Ephesus is much warmer than Wroclaw in the winter. The daily temperature in Ephesus averages around 10°C (50°F) in January, and Wroclaw fluctuates around -1°C (30°F).
In the winter, Ephesus often gets more sunshine than Wroclaw. Ephesus gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Wroclaw receives 49 hours of full sun.
Ephesus receives a lot of rain in the winter. Ephesus usually gets more rain in January than Wroclaw. Ephesus gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryEphesus 10°C (50°F)Wroclaw -1°C (30°F)
Should I visit Ephesus or Wroclaw in the Spring?
Both Wroclaw and Ephesus are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
In the spring, Ephesus is much warmer than Wroclaw. Typically, the spring temperatures in Ephesus in April average around 15°C (59°F), and Wroclaw averages at about 9°C (48°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ephesus. Ephesus usually receives more sunshine than Wroclaw during spring. Ephesus gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Wroclaw receives 142 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Ephesus usually receives less rain than Wroclaw. Ephesus gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilEphesus 15°C (59°F)Wroclaw 9°C (48°F)
Typical Weather for Wroclaw 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 (30°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.