Should you visit Kos or Nice?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Kos and Nice can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Kos
Kos is a Greek island and third largest island of the Dodecanese group, located near the Turkish coast in the southeast Aegean Sea. It is best known for its beautiful sandy beaches, which make it a popular tourist destination, as well as its ancient Greek and Roman landmarks.
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
Which city is cheaper, Nice or Kos?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Kos is €107, while the average daily cost in Nice is €105. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Kos and Nice in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around €98 for a double occupancy room in Kos If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Nice is €94. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
Food
While meal prices in Kos can vary, the average travelers spends about €35 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Kos should cost around €14 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Kos is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.
The price of a meal in Nice can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is €39 per person, and a typical meal will cost around €16 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Kos €35
Nice €39
Typical Food prices in Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee
€2.50
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Strawberries
€4.00
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Loaf of Bread
€3.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
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Mamaz Social Food Lamb Dinner:
$38
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French dinner with a Mediterranean touch in the heart of Nice:
$44
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Mediterranean Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice:
$49
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Nice Food Tour:
$50
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Garden-Fresh Dinner with a View of Nice:
$54
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Provencal cuisine cooking class and meal in Nice:
$77
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Mediterranean fish dinner in Nice:
$79
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Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting:
$87
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Food Tour Specialities Half-day from Nice Small-Group:
$95
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Nice Small Group Half-Day Walking Food Tour with Lunch:
$100
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Small-group French Cooking Experience in Saint-Jeannet:
$114
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Nice Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner:
$118
Local Transportation
To get around in Kos, the average visitor spends €29 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.
The average price of local transportation around Nice is €20 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kos
Also for Kos, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Private Airport Transfer: from Kos Island to Kos Airport (KGS):
$41
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Kos - Airport Private Transfer:
$62
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Private departure Transfer from Kos island resorts to Kos airport:
$96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
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Your VIP transfer from Chambery Airport to Avoriaz (Mercedes V-class):
$746
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Ultra - Private Airport Transfer from Nice Airport NCE to Cannes City Centre:
$9.46
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Ultra - Nice Private Airport Transfer from Nice Cruise Port to Nice Airport NCE:
$9.46
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Ultra - Nice Private Airport Transfer from Nice Airport NCE to Cruise Port:
$9.46
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Ultra - Nice Private Airport Transfer from Nice Airport NCE to City Centre:
$9.46
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Ultra - Nice Private Airport Transfer from City Centre to Nice Airport NCE:
$9.46
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Transfer: Nice Airport to Monaco:
$168
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Transfer from the airport to Nice city center or from Nice to the airport:
$50
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Transfer from Nice Airport to Villefranche Port:
$50
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Transfer from Nice Airport to Nice:
$61
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Transfer from Les Baux de Provence to Nice Airport:
$889
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Transfer Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport to Monaco:
$160
Is it cheaper to fly into Kos or Nice?
Prices for flights to both Nice and Kos 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.
Entertainment
In Kos, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average €26 per person, per day.
Nice's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €9.45 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Kos
For Kos, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Kalymnos and Pserimos Day Cruise:
$55
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Photo tour island of Kos:
$684
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
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1-Hour Nice City Private Tour by Vintage Car:
$248
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100% Nice - Private Premium Tour:
$834
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2-Hour Nice Private Segway Tour:
$223
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2-Hour Private Walking Tour of Nice:
$210
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3-Hour Private Bike Tour of Nice:
$56
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3-Hour Segway Tour to Nice & Villefranche-sur-Mer:
$93
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4-Hour Cannes Private Tour by Classic Car from Nice:
$584
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4-Hour Nice City Tour:
$373
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4-Hour Nice City Tour:
$373
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4-Hour Nice City Tour:
$373
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5-Hour Evening Tour to Monaco & Monte-Carlo:
$467
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5-Hour Evening Tour to Monaco & Monte-Carlo:
$467
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Kos spend on average €16 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
The average person spends about €13 on alcoholic beverages in Nice per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Nice Bar Crawl and Clubbing:
$25
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1.5-Hour Organic Wine Tasting in Nice:
$56
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Cheese and Wine Tasting in an awesome apartment in the heart of Nice:
$62
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Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour from Nice:
$78
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Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice:
$81
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Half-Day Walking, Food & Wine Tour:
$87
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Nice Local Vineyards Small Group Half Day E-Bike Tour with Wine Tasting:
$100
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Full Day Tour of French Riviera Perched Villages and Wine Tasting from St Jeannet:
$118
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Nice Evening Food & Wine Tasting Tour with a Local:
$124
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Grasse, Gourdon, Valbonne and Wine Tasting Full-day from Nice Small-Group Tour:
$136
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Full-Day Wine Tour in Côtes de Provence From Nice:
$137
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Full-Day Wine Tour in Bellet & Saint-Paul de Vence From Nice:
$137
When comparing the travel costs between Kos and Nice, we can see that Kos is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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