Which place is cheaper, Olympos or Kolkata (Calcutta)?
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 Kolkata (Calcutta) or Olympos?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Kolkata (Calcutta) or Olympos, 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: Kolkata (Calcutta) or Olympos?
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Formerly known as Calcutta, Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal, India. Featuring colonial architecture, galleries, temples, and festivals, the city has flourished from its roots as an East India Company trading post in the 18th Century to a thriving metropolis. Today Kolkata is a diverse center of culture and bustling activity.
Olympos
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 4-Week (1-Month) Tours in India, The Best Bicycle Tours in India, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Turkey, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKolkata (Calcutta) $42Olympos $76
The average daily cost (per person) in Kolkata (Calcutta) is $42, while the average daily cost in Olympos is $76. 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 Kolkata (Calcutta) and Olympos in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKolkata (Calcutta) $15Olympos $28
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKolkata (Calcutta) $30Olympos $56
Compare Hotels in Kolkata (Calcutta) and Olympos
Looking for a hotel in Kolkata (Calcutta) or Olympos? 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: Kolkata (Calcutta) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kolkata (Calcutta) $4.50Olympos $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kolkata (Calcutta)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kolkata (Calcutta):
- Path of Knowledge: A Heritage Walking Tour of Kolkata with Private Transfer: $153
- The Second City of Empire: A Kolkata Heritage Walking Tour with Private Transfer: $134
- Build Your Own: custom private tour of Kolkata with transfers: $74
- Private Transfer from Kolkata to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose (CCU) Airport: $62
- Airport Taxi: Round Trip Transfer Between Kolkata & Kolkata Airport CCU: $43
- Kolkata - Arrival transfer from Airport to Hotel: $43
- Private Transfers from Kolkata to Kolkata Airport drop:: $33
- Kolkata Airport to Kolkata Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $33
- Private Transfer From Kolkata Airport to Hotel: $11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Olympos
Also for Olympos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kemer Full Day Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch and Optional Transfer: $14
- Kemer Pirate Boat Trip with transfer from Belek: $17
- Kemer Mega Star Boat Trip with Lunch Round Transfer: $20
- Kemer 2 Dives in Crystal Clear Bays with Lunch and Transfer: $20
- Kemer Luxury Turkish Bath and Spa Experience With Hotel Transfer: $22
- Antalya / Kemer : Scuba Diving For Beginners w/ Lunch & Transfer: $23
- ATV Quad Safari Tour with Off-Road & Transfer from Kemer: $27
- Kemer Scenic Forest Horse Riding Experience with Hotel Transfer: $28
- Antalya / Belek / Kemer : Suluada Boat Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer: $28
- Kemer Scuba Diving Tour Incl. Lunch with Opt. Hotel Transfer: $40
- Kemer GONSTER Deluxe Pirate Boat Trip | Lunch, Drinks & Transfer: $40
- Turkish Bath & Spa with Thai Massage & Transfer in Kemer: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Kolkata (Calcutta) or Olympos?
Prices for flights to both Olympos and Kolkata (Calcutta) 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 dayKolkata (Calcutta) $22Olympos $33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kolkata (Calcutta)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kolkata (Calcutta).
- Cooking experience in Authentic Bengali House with Lunch/Dinner: $36
- Bengali Nights Kolkata Food Tour with 13+ Tastings: $39
- Alleyway Food Tour: $40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Olympos
For Olympos, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Olympos, Cirali, Chimera Night Tour with Dinner at Ulupinar: $51
- Kemer Traditional Turkish Brunch Cooking with Locals: $55
- Traditional Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Couple in Kemer: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kolkata (Calcutta) $13Olympos $19
Tours and Activities in Kolkata (Calcutta)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kolkata (Calcutta) are as follows:
- 02- Day Kolkata & Sundarbans: The Heritage & Wilderness Tour: $299
- 2 days private tour of kolkata city and Bishnupur by car: $280
- Audio Guided Tour of Pathuriaghata – Finding the Tagores, Kolkata: $6.12
- Capturing the City of Joy; Full Day Kolkata Street Photography Tour: $85
- Chasing The Sun Experience Kolkata's Culture: $35
- Cultural Confluence of Kolkata - Culture Kaleidoscope Tour: $39
- Discover Kolkata in 2 Days: Private Customised Sightseeing Tour: $174
- Explore Kolkata: Private 1-Day and 2-Day Tour Options: $109
- Festivals of Calcutta walking Tour : Durga Puja/ Diwali Kali Puja: $81
- Flower Market Colors and Ganges Ghat Experience: $30
- Full Day Pilgrimage Tour of Ganga Sagar from Kolkata: $100
- Guided Kolkata Sightseeing Trip by Car, Walk & Sunset Cruise Excursion Trip: $98
Tours and Activities in Olympos
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Olympos.
- Kemer Traditional Turkish Bath Experience: $17
- Full Day Rafting Experience From Kemer: $20
- White Water Rafting Tour from Antalya, Kemer, Belek, Side, Alanya: $20
- Sea, Sun, and Flavor: Adrasan Boat Tour + Free Lunch Included!: $23
- Kemer Pirate Boat Tour with Lunch & Free Soft Drinks: $27
- Kemer River Rafting Tour with Lunch and Hotel Pickup: $27
- Traditional Turkish Bath (Hamam) Experience in Kemer: $28
- Antalya FullDay Suluada Island Boat Tour: $28
- Suluada Boat Tour from Kemer – The Maldives of Turkey: $30
- Olympos Teleferik Cable Car Antalya Ticket: $36
- Quad Off Road Safari Tour Kemer: $37
- Antalya All-Inclusive City Tour from Kemer:Boat Trip & Waterfalls: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKolkata (Calcutta) $7.28Olympos $11
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kolkata (Calcutta) and Olympos, we can see that Olympos is more expensive. And not only is Kolkata (Calcutta) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Kolkata (Calcutta) is in Asia and Olympos 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 Kolkata (Calcutta) would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kolkata (Calcutta) 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 Kolkata (Calcutta).
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kolkata (Calcutta) Expensive? and Is Olympos Expensive?.
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.