Which place is cheaper, Basse-Terre or Istanbul?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Istanbul or Basse-Terre?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Istanbul or Basse-Terre, 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: Istanbul or Basse-Terre?
Istanbul
Istanbul is strategically located on the Bosphorus and is split between Europe and Asia. It truly is a city where east meets west. Istanbul is the cultural and financial hub of Turkey, and also the most populous city. The sites are countless and there's something for everybody, whether you're interested in art, music, food, or adventure. You can pass many days exploring both the residential and commercial pockets of this city. Much of the appeal is hidden away along back alleys or within corner shops.
Basse-Terre
In Guadeloupe there is Basse Terre the city and Basse-Terre the island - the city is the capital of Guadeloupe, and the island is Guadeloupe's western half of the main island. As a whole, the place is very green, featuring lush vegetation and a mountainous landscape with a sulfuric volcano.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIstanbul $126Basse-Terre $162
The average daily cost (per person) in Istanbul is $126, while the average daily cost in Basse-Terre 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 Istanbul and Basse-Terre in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIstanbul $47Basse-Terre $96
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIstanbul $94Basse-Terre $192
Compare Hotels in Istanbul and Basse-Terre
Looking for a hotel in Istanbul or Basse-Terre? 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: Istanbul Hotel Prices and Basse-Terre Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Istanbul $55Basse-Terre $8.57
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Istanbul
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Istanbul are as follows:
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Ferry$0.09
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Local Bus$0.09
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Istanbul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Istanbul:
- Princes' Islands Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $13
- Istanbul City to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)-Departure Private Transfer: $20
- Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) to City Center - Arrival Private Transfer: $20
- Airport - Otel Transfer and City Tours: $20
- Private One-Way New Istanbul Airport Transfer To/From Istanbul: $21
- Istanbul Ataturk Airport (ISL) to Istanbul hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $22
- Istanbul Hotels to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (ISL) - Departure Private Transfer: $22
- Istanbul Airport (SAW) to Istanbul - Arrival Private Transfer: $22
- Istanbul to Istanbul Airport (SAW) - Departure Private Transfer: $22
- Princes' Islands Cruise with Lunch and Transfer Full-Day Tour: $23
- Princes' Islands Cruise w/Music, Lunch & Transfer: $24
- Private SAW Airport Arrival or Departure Transfer: $25
Is it cheaper to fly into Istanbul or Basse-Terre?
Prices for flights to both Basse-Terre and Istanbul 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 dayIstanbul $31Basse-Terre $49
Typical Food Prices in Istanbul
Some typical examples of dining costs in Istanbul are as follows:
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Juice$0.06
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Turkish Delight$0.02
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Dessert$0.26
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Pastries$0.05
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Istanbul
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Istanbul.
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show from Istanbul: $16
- Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Turkish Night Show All inclusive: $16
- Dinner Cruise and Entertainment with Private Table: $17
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Tour With Turkish Night Show: $21
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise , Unlimited Drinks, & Show: $22
- Bosphorus Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Show: $25
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Night Show: $26
- Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise with All inclusive Dinner and Belly-Dancer Show : $27
- Bosphorus Boat Cruise with Dinner & Entertainment: $27
- Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Unlimited Drinks and Shows: $28
- Dinner Cruise Bosphorus with Hotel Transfer: $28
- 3 Hour Ottoman Dinner Cruise in Istanbul : $29
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Istanbul $79Basse-Terre $50
Typical Entertainment Prices in Istanbul
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Istanbul are as follows:
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Bosphurus Boat (for 2)$0.62
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Yerebatan Cistern for Two$0.62
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Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts for Two$0.31
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Hagia Sofia entrance$0.93
Tours and Activities in Istanbul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Istanbul are as follows:
- App self-guided tours Istanbul with multilingual audioguide: $2.15
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.23
- Highlights Self Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $5.38
- City Tour with Audio Guide in your smartphone: $5.38
- Hagia Sophia Exclusive Digital Audio Guided Tour: $5.38
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.46
- Istanbul Outdoor Escape Game: The Royal Adventure: $7.09
- Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide: $8.12
- Guided Boat Tour on the Bosphorus: $8.44
- Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide: $9.69
- Self Guided Virtual Tour of Hagia Sophia The Highlights: $9.82
- Hagia Sophia & Hippdrome Tour with Local Expert: $11
Tours and Activities in Basse-Terre
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Basse-Terre are as follows:
- Full day tour: the best of the island w/photos drone sunset: $215
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIstanbul $15Basse-Terre $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Istanbul
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Istanbul:
- Istanbul 7-Hour Pub Crawl: Big Night Out: $27
- Party Pub Crawl with Party Bus: $29
- Wine Tasting Experience in Istanbul : $50
- Istanbul Wine Tasting at Home with Local Family: $84
- 2-Day Wine Tasting Tour along the Thracian Wine Route: $180
- Istanbul Private Wine Tasting Tour Through 3 City Wineries : $246
- Istanbul Private and Guided, Food and Wine Tasting Tour: $430
- Luxury Wine Tasting on a Private Yacht: $849
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Istanbul and Basse-Terre, we can see that Basse-Terre is more expensive. And not only is Istanbul much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Istanbul is in Europe and Basse-Terre is in Caribbean Islands, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Istanbul would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Istanbul 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 Basse-Terre would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Basse-Terre than you might in Istanbul.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Istanbul Expensive? and Is Basse-Terre Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Istanbul or Basse-Terre?
Istanbul has a larger population, and is about 970 times larger than the population of Basse-Terre. When comparing the sizes of Istanbul and Basse-Terre, 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 Istanbul or Basse-Terre?
Istanbul has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Basse-Terre experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Istanbul or Basse-Terre in the Summer?
Both Basse-Terre and Istanbul are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Istanbul in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Basse-Terre because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Istanbul is cooler than Basse-Terre in the summer. The daily temperature in Istanbul averages around 24°C (74°F) in July, and Basse-Terre fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It's quite sunny in Basse-Terre. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Istanbul. Istanbul usually receives more sunshine than Basse-Terre during summer. Istanbul gets 333 hours of sunny skies, while Basse-Terre receives 245 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Basse-Terre. In July, Istanbul usually receives less rain than Basse-Terre. Istanbul gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Basse-Terre receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyIstanbul 24°C (74°F)Basse-Terre 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Istanbul or Basse-Terre in the Autumn?
Both Basse-Terre and Istanbul during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Istanbul for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Basse-Terre year-round.
In the autumn, Istanbul is much colder than Basse-Terre. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Istanbul in October average around 16°C (61°F), and Basse-Terre averages at about 27°C (80°F).
In Basse-Terre, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the autumn, Istanbul often gets less sunshine than Basse-Terre. Istanbul gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Basse-Terre receives 217 hours of full sun.
Basse-Terre gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Istanbul usually gets less rain in October than Basse-Terre. Istanbul gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Basse-Terre receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIstanbul 16°C (61°F)Basse-Terre 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Istanbul or Basse-Terre in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Istanbul and Basse-Terre. The winter months attract visitors to Istanbul because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine. Basse-Terre attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Istanbul is generally much colder than Basse-Terre. Daily temperatures in Istanbul average around 6°C (43°F), and Basse-Terre fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Basse-Terre this time of the year. Istanbul usually receives less sunshine than Basse-Terre during winter. Istanbul gets 75 hours of sunny skies, while Basse-Terre receives 236 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Istanbul usually receives more rain than Basse-Terre. Istanbul gets 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Basse-Terre receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIstanbul 6°C (43°F)Basse-Terre 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Istanbul or Basse-Terre in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Istanbul as well as Basse-Terre. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Istanbul this time of year. The warm climate attracts visitors to Basse-Terre throughout the year.
Istanbul is much colder than Basse-Terre in the spring. The daily temperature in Istanbul averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Basse-Terre fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Basse-Terre. In the spring, Istanbul often gets less sunshine than Basse-Terre. Istanbul gets 180 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Basse-Terre receives 240 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Basse-Terre. Istanbul usually gets less rain in April than Basse-Terre. Istanbul gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Basse-Terre receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIstanbul 13°C (55°F)Basse-Terre 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Basse-Terre and Istanbul
| Istanbul | Basse-Terre | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (43°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (44°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (71°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (47°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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