Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Kiev?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Kiev and Olympos can help you decide which place is right for you.
Kiev is the capital city and also the largest city in the Ukraine, with a population of almost 3 million in the metropolitan area. It is situated on the Dnieper River in the north central part of the country and is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, dating back to the fifth century. The people in Kiev are quite friendly and welcoming, and are happy to have you in their city. It can, however, be difficult to communicate and get around if you don't speak at least a little Russian. It is doable with a little sign language and the help of a guide book with translations though.
Olympos was an ancient city in Lycia, situated in a river valley near the coast. Its ruins are located south of the modern town Cirali in the Kumluca district of Antalya Province, Turkey. An important Lycian city in the 2nd century BC, Olympos is more famous these days for being the beach resort of choice for backpackers. Staying in an Olympos 'tree house' at one of the dozen-or-so camps that line the path to the ruins and beach has long been the stuff of travel legend. The former hippy-trail hot-spot has been considerably renovated in past years and during summer can be pretty overcrowded. Olympos offers good value and an up-for-it party atmosphere in a lovely setting.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Kiev is $26, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $95. 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 Kiev and Olympos in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kiev:
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kiev.
For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kiev are as follows:
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kiev:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kiev and Olympos, we can see that Olympos is more expensive. And not only is Kiev much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kiev would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kiev 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 Olympos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Olympos than you might in Kiev.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kiev Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
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.
The summer brings many poeple to Kiev as well as Olympos.
In the summer, Kiev is cooler than Olympos. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kiev in July average around 21°C (70°F), and Olympos averages at about 27°C (80°F).
Kiev usually gets more rain in July than Olympos. Kiev gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Olympos and Kiev are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In October, Kiev is generally much colder than Olympos. Daily temperatures in Kiev average around 10°C (49°F), and Olympos fluctuates around 20°C (68°F).
In October, Kiev usually receives more rain than Olympos. Kiev gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Olympos and Kiev during the winter are popular places to visit.
It's quite cold in Kiev in the winter. Kiev is much colder than Olympos in the winter. The daily temperature in Kiev averages around -4°C (24°F) in January, and Olympos fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Kiev usually gets more rain in January than Olympos. Kiev gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Kiev and Olympos.
In the spring, Kiev is much colder than Olympos. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kiev in April average around 10°C (51°F), and Olympos averages at about 16°C (61°F).
In April, Kiev usually receives more rain than Olympos. Kiev gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Olympos receives 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Kiev | Olympos | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | -4°C (24°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Mar | 2°C (36°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Apr | 10°C (51°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
May | 17°C (62°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Jun | 20°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Nov | 3°C (38°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Dec | -1°C (30°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |