Which place is cheaper, Paris or Izmir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Izmir or Paris?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Izmir and Paris. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Izmir or Paris?
Izmir
Izmir is a metropolitan city of Turkey and the second most populous city on the Aegean Sea after Athens, Greece. Known as Smyrna in antiquity, it was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans, and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Most remnants of this past are gone; however, there are a few archaeological sites in addition to beaches, bustling city streets, and colorful markets.
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best 3-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIzmir $105Paris $249
The average daily cost (per person) in Izmir is $105, while the average daily cost in Paris is $249. 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 Izmir and Paris in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIzmir $60Paris $162
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIzmir $120Paris $324
Compare Hotels in Izmir and Paris
Looking for a hotel in Izmir or Paris? 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: Izmir Hotel Prices and Paris Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Izmir $30Paris $23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Izmir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Izmir:
- Private Transfer From Izmir Airport to Pamukkale : $295
- Private Transfer from Izmir Airport to Bodrum: $294
- Izmir Airport ADB Transfers to Bozbuk Bay (Akbuk) Hotels: $213
- Izmir Airport ADB Transfers to Akbuk Hotels: $196
- Izmir Airport ADB Transfers to Yalikoy (Didim) Hotels: $191
- Private Transfer from Izmir Airport to Bergama: $185
- Izmir Airport (ADB) to Ayvalık - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $177
- Private Transfer from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Didim: $167
- Izmir International Airport (ADB): Private Transfer to Çeşme: $167
- Izmir International Airport (ADB) to Ayvalık - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $159
- Transfer from Izmir to Fethiye: $153
- Bodrum Akyaka Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $147
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro$6.86
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Train from Airport$9.64
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Metro tickets$7.29
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Train$21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bus Transfer : Paris to the Palace of Versailles Round-Trip : $44
- Disneyland Private Transfer - Luxury Minivan Service: $185
- Private Roundtrip Airport Transfer for 1 to 3 Persons in Paris: $196
- Private transfer from Beauvais airport to Paris or back: $268
- Airport Transfer Service Shuttle Disneyland Paris Taxi: $120
- Airport Transfer: Paris Airport CDG to Paris City by Business Car: $101
- Airport Transfer: Paris Airport CDG to Paris City by Luxury EQS: $142
- Airport Transfer: Paris City to Paris Airport CDG by Luxury EQS: $143
- Airport transfer from Paris to Disneyland Paris/Parc Asterix (8pax): $185
- Arrival Private Transfer Paris Airport CDG to Paris by Sedan : $87
- Arrival Private Transfer: Airport Charles de Gaulle OR Orly TO La Defense: $23
- Arrival Transfer CDG or ORY Airport to Disneyland París by Van: $126
Is it cheaper to fly into Izmir or Paris?
Prices for flights to both Paris and Izmir 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 dayIzmir $24Paris $44
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream$8.57
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Breakfast$7.50
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Breakfast for 2$32
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Dinner on River Cruise$92
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Dinner$61
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Cheese$14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1h30 Cooking Activity in English: $22
- Hard Rock Cafe Paris with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner : $33
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $44
- No Diet Club - A selection of the best pizzas in Paris !: $45
- Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris : $49
- Paris : Seine River Bistronomic Dinner Cruise: $52
- Seine River Panoramic Views Dinner Cruise: $56
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $58
- No Diet Club - Paris : Night food tour - Montmartre: $67
- 1-Hour Sightseeing Cruise with Bistro Dinner: $68
- Paris : No Diet Club Food Tour - Best Spots in Le Marais: $68
- Dinner with Customized Wine Selection: $75
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Izmir $21Paris $83
Tours and Activities in Izmir
Here are a few actual costs in Izmir for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Highlights of Ephesus Tour from Izmir Port : $131
- Small Group Ephesus Tour From Izmir Hotels: $100
- Small Group Pamukkale Tour from Izmir Hotels: $126
- "Ephesus tours" the "house of virgin mary tours" Tours from KUSADASI CRUİSE PORT: $67
- 1 Day Ephesus And Pamukkale Tour From Izmir By A Local Expert: $300
- 2-Day Small-Group Tour Highlights of Ephesus from Izmir: $169
- 5 Days Seven Churches Tour Turkey: $1,068
- Ancient Pergamon Tour From Izmir: $282
- Aphrodisias&Pamukkale Tour from Izmir: $280
- Best Seller Private Ephesus Tour for Cruisers : $70
- Biblical Ephesus, Mother Mary House, St John Basilica and Temple of Artemis Tour from Izmir with Private Guide: $272
- Cesme-Alacati Tour from Izmir: $174
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two$19
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Admission to Pantheon$5.36
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Catacombs (2)$25
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Free Walking Tour of Montmartre: $2.14
- Montmartre Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt Tour: $3.21
- Montmartre Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $3.26
- Self Guided Tours in Paris with 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.26
- Marais Walk Self Guided Audio Tour: $4.35
- Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $5.35
- Père-Lachaise Cemetery audio guide tour: $5.35
- Private Self-guided Audio Tour of the Eiffel Tower: $5.45
- Self-Guided Tour - Père Lachaise Cemetery Audioguide, Paris: $5.45
- Self Guided Latin Quarter Audio Tour in Paris: $5.45
- Private Self Guided Walking Tour in Montmartre Paris: $5.46
- Kid-Friendly Marais: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIzmir $8.86Paris $26
Sample the Local Flavors in Izmir
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Izmir:
- Wine Tasting Tour at Two Wineries in Urla Turkey: $98
- Wine Tour with Metropolis Ancient City: $114
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Mother's Mary House and visit to old village Sirince with wine tasting: $152
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine$15
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- Daily Paris Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $11
- Original Paris Pub Crawl : $16
- Daily Paris Pub Crawl : Meet, Drink & Party: $20
- Latin Quarter Guided Pub Crawl to Bars and Clubs: $22
- Paris Bar Crawl: $24
- Paris Latin Quarter Pub Crawl Bars and Clubs: $24
- Paris Pub Crawl: $25
- Audio guided tour and wine tasting at Caves du Louvre: $32
- Paris Craft gin distillery guided Tour & Tasting in English: $32
- Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $33
- Wine Museum Guided Tour with Wine Tasting: $39
- Vineyard tour and wine tasting in Davron: $43
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Izmir and Paris, we can see that Paris is more expensive. And not only is Izmir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Izmir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Izmir 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris than you might in Izmir.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Izmir Expensive? and Is Paris Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Izmir or Paris?
Izmir has a larger population, and is about 17% larger than the population of Paris. When comparing the sizes of Izmir and Paris, 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 Izmir or Paris?
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 Izmir or Paris in the Summer?
Both Paris and Izmir during the summer are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many travelers come to Paris for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Izmir is a little warmer than Paris in the summer. The daily temperature in Izmir averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Paris fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In Paris, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Izmir. In the summer, Izmir often gets more sunshine than Paris. Izmir gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Paris receives 241 hours of full sun.
Izmir usually gets less rain in July than Paris. Izmir gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Paris receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyIzmir 28°C (82°F)Paris 20°C (68°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Paris in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Izmir and Paris. Furthermore, many visitors come to Paris in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In the autumn, Izmir is a little warmer than Paris. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Izmir in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Paris averages at about 13°C (56°F).
In Izmir, it's very sunny this time of the year. Izmir usually receives more sunshine than Paris during autumn. Izmir gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Paris receives 127 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Izmir usually receives less rain than Paris. Izmir gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIzmir 19°C (67°F)Paris 13°C (56°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Paris in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Izmir as well as Paris. Additionally, most visitors come to Paris for the museums, the Christmas ambience, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine during these months.
Paris can be very cold during winter. In January, Izmir is generally much warmer than Paris. Daily temperatures in Izmir average around 9°C (48°F), and Paris fluctuates around 5°C (40°F).
In the winter, Izmir often gets more sunshine than Paris. Izmir gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Paris receives 62 hours of full sun.
Izmir receives a lot of rain in the winter. Izmir usually gets more rain in January than Paris. Izmir gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Paris receives 55 mm (2.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIzmir 9°C (48°F)Paris 5°C (40°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Paris in the Spring?
Both Paris and Izmir are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Paris because of the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Izmir is a little warmer than Paris in the spring. The daily temperature in Izmir averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Paris fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Izmir. Izmir usually receives more sunshine than Paris during spring. Izmir gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Paris receives 172 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Izmir usually receives less rain than Paris. Izmir gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Paris receives 50 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIzmir 16°C (61°F)Paris 11°C (52°F)
Typical Weather for Paris and Izmir
| Izmir | Paris | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
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