Which place is cheaper, Cappadocia or Jerusalem?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Jerusalem or Cappadocia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jerusalem or Cappadocia, 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: Jerusalem or Cappadocia?
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.
Cappadocia
Cappadocia is in Central Anatolia, between the mountains Erciyes, Melendiz and Hasan. It is famous for its underground cities, fairy chimneys, and caves. The landscape of the area is some of the most unique you'll ever see. The fairy chimneys are bizarrely shaped rock outcroppings that have evolved from the unique geography in the area. There are hiking trails through the series of valleys that make up the area. It's a great place to explore for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJerusalem $163Cappadocia $126
The average daily cost (per person) in Jerusalem is $163, while the average daily cost in Cappadocia is $126. 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 Jerusalem and Cappadocia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJerusalem $80Cappadocia $35
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJerusalem $160Cappadocia $70
Compare Hotels in Jerusalem and Cappadocia
Looking for a hotel in Jerusalem or Cappadocia? 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: Jerusalem Hotel Prices and Cappadocia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jerusalem $8.39Cappadocia $34
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Local Bus$3.95
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Light Rail Jerusalem$12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:
- Transfer Between Tel Aviv city and Jerusalem city: $249
- Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $247
- Secure Private Transfer: Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge Service: $240
- Smooth Private Transfer: Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge: $230
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Amman: $195
- Private Airport Transfers to/from Hotel: $186
- Jerusalem Private Transfer to Amman with VIP Service: $175
- Private Transfer from Jerusalem to Airport: $145
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Tel Aviv Airport: $130
- Jerusalem Private Transfer to Allaenby Bridge: $130
- Private Transfer: From Jerusalem to Tel Aviv: $95
- Jerusalem to Tel Aviv Airport (TLV) - Departure Private Transfer: $95
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Cappadocia Shared Transfer From/To Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport: $3.54
- Cappadocia Transfer From/To Nevsehir and Kayseri Airport: $3.54
- Cappadocia Shared Transfer From to Kayseri and Nevsehir Airport: $3.54
- Private Or Shared Round-Trip NAV/ASR Transfers: $3.54
- Cappadocia Private Airport Transfers from Kayseri & Nevşehir: $10
- Cappadocia Shared Transfer From/To Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport: $12
- Cappadocia ATV tour with transfer and guide: $13
- Cappadocia Shared Transfer From/To Kayseri and Nevşehir Airport: $14
- Cappadocia Airport Transfer to/from Kayseri/Nevsehir (ASR or NAV): $14
- Private Airport Transfer in Nevsehir and Kayseri: $16
- Cappadocia Pottery Workshop Class with Hotel Transfer: $16
- Cappadocia Shuttle Transfer from Nevsehir Airport: $17
Is it cheaper to fly into Jerusalem or Cappadocia?
Prices for flights to both Cappadocia and Jerusalem 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 dayJerusalem $68Cappadocia $58
Typical Food Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of dining costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Orange Juice$3.35
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Watermelon$5.02
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Lunch$15
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Food at Market$19
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Juice$3.35
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Bagels$10
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Lunch for 2$18
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Snacks$7.03
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jerusalem.
- Mahane Yehuda Market Walking Food Tour in Jerusalem: $85
- Mahane Yehuda Market Guided Food Tour: $89
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant from Dead Sea: $107
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Dead Sea: $127
- Christmas Eve Jerusalem and Bethlehem with Dinner from Jerusalem: $180
- Experience Shabbat With Dinner In Jerusalem: $251
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
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Cookies$0.02
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner: $40
- Cappadocia Traditional Turkish Night Show and Dinner: $47
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Drinks: $53
- Traditional Turkish Cuisine Dinner and Turkish Night Show: $57
- Cappadocia From Traditional Cooking Class Course: $59
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show, Dinner & Unlimited Drinks & Pickup: $64
- Turkish Nights in Cappadocia Dinner & Cultural Show in a Cave: $65
- Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $65
- Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food: $69
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $72
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show With Dinner and Transfer: $72
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Cultural Show and Dinner: $78
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jerusalem $11Cappadocia $64
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Cooking Classes for 2$42
Tours and Activities in Jerusalem
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jerusalem are as follows:
- 2 Days Bethlehem, Herodion, Judean Desert Monasteries and Jericho Private Tour: $275
- 7-Hour Jerusalem Political Guided Tour from Jerusalem: $260
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Jerusalem's Old City: $9.99
- Along the Path of the Jerusalem Light Rail - Private Tour: $120
- Amazing Private Family Tour in Jerusalem: $458
- Best of Jerusalem Full-Day Tour from Jerusalem: $69
- Best of the West Bank Tour from Jerusalem: $156
- Bethlehem Alternative Tour: $100
- Bethlehem Half Day Christian Guided Tour: $40
- Bethlehem Half Day Guided Group Tour: $50
- Bethlehem Sightseeing Half Day Biblical Tour from Jerusalem: $60
- Bethlehem Tour from Jerusalem: $75
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Underground City Entrance for Two$0.62
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$12
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Horseback Riding for Two$2.39
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$2.55
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.31
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Whirling Dervishes Show$2.08
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Turkish Bath$1.46
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Hot air ballooning$8.43
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Goreme open air museum$0.42
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Bellydancing Show$2.71
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- Cappadocia Quad (ATV) Safari Tour with Hotel Pickup & Helmet: $3.54
- Cappadocia Green Tour Lunch + Guide + Museum Tickets /Small Group: $3.54
- Skip the Line: Guray Museum Admission Ticket: $4.74
- Cappadocia Tours : Best of Cappadocia: $5.50
- Cappadocia Daily Tour Red&Green & Tour with Opt. Languages Guide: $5.92
- Cappadocia Private Tour - Cappadocia's All Highlights in 1 Day: $6.12
- Private Full Day Cappadocia Tour With Luxury Van and Guide: $6.30
- Cappadocia Private Day Tour: $6.40
- Cappadocia Horse Tour: $6.98
- Private Guided Tour : Best of Cappadocia: $7.20
- Private Tour : All Highlights of Cappadocia 1 Day: $8.00
- Cappadocia Sunset Horseback Ride Two Hour Fairy Chimneys Tour: $8.47
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJerusalem $20Cappadocia $12
Typical Alcohol Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Beer$6.03
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Signature Local Wine Tasting in Cappadocia: $13
- Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience: $60
- Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys Guided Tour with Local Wine Tasting: $89
- Cappadocia Tour with Wine Tasting and Clay Shaping: $90
- Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting Tour: $130
- Wine Tasting and Sunset in Cappadocia: $213
- Goreme 2 Hour Wine Tasting: $215
- Ancient Cappadocia's Wine Tasting - Private Tour: $275
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jerusalem and Cappadocia, we can see that Jerusalem is more expensive. And not only is Cappadocia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jerusalem is in Middle East and Cappadocia is in Europe, 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 Cappadocia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cappadocia 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 Jerusalem would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Jerusalem than you might in Cappadocia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jerusalem Expensive? and Is Cappadocia Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jerusalem or Cappadocia?
Jerusalem has a larger population, and is about 110 times larger than the population of Cappadocia. When comparing the sizes of Jerusalem and Cappadocia, 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.
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.