Which place is cheaper, Athens or Moshi?
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 Moshi or Athens?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Moshi or Athens, 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: Moshi or Athens?
Moshi
Moshi is a town in northern Tanzania, near the Kenyan border. It’s known as a gateway to Kilimanjaro National Park, home to Africa’s highest mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro. Trails run up the mountain's cloud-ringed, snow-capped dome, through alpine forests and meadows home to elephants and leopards. The noticeably clean capital of the densely populated Kilimanjaro region sits at the foot of Mt Kilimanjaro and makes a good introduction to the splendors of the north. It's a low-key place with an appealing blend of African and Asian influences and a self-sufficient, prosperous feel, due in large part to its being the center of one of Tanzania's major coffee-growing regions. Virtually all visitors are here to climb Mt Kilimanjaro or to recover after having done so. Yet there’s much more to do, including cultural tours and hikes on the mountain’s lower slopes.
Athens
Athens is the capital city of Greece and is home to a population of over 3.7 million people. It's most famous as the birthplace of Classical Greece and the history in the city is incomparable to that found anywhere. It became the national capital of the modern Greek State in the 1830s, before which it was just a small village with a very impressive history. The city was redesigned by architects and city planners and incorporated large public squares, lots of green space, and wide avenues. The city has had its ups and downs both economically and politically, but it remains a beautiful and impressive place to explore.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to Tanzania, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Tanzania, The Best 10-Day Tours in Greece, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMoshi $84Athens $179
The average daily cost (per person) in Moshi is $84, while the average daily cost in Athens is $179. 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 Moshi and Athens in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMoshi $36Athens $73
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMoshi $72Athens $146
Compare Hotels in Moshi and Athens
Looking for a hotel in Moshi or Athens? 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: Moshi Hotel Prices and Athens Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Moshi $17Athens $31
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moshi
Also for Moshi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kilimanjaro Airport Transfer to Moshi/Arusha: $107
- Tanzania Private Airport Transfer: $67
- Kilimanjaro Airport Private Transfer: $60
- Airport Transfer between Moshi and Kilimanjaro International Airport: $54
- Private Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO) Moshi or Arusha: $50
- Kilimanjaro Airport Private Transfer: $50
- Kilimanjaro Airport Private Transfer from/to Moshi: $49
- Private Transfer from Kilimanjaro Airport to Moshi: $47
- Private Airport transfers from any hotel in Zanzibar (Departures): $30
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Athens:
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Airport Bus for Two$7.43
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Metro$1.74
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Metro$2.32
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Metro from Airport to City Center$9.28
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Taxi from Airport$41
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Athens
Also for Athens, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VipTransfer From /To Athens Airport - Lavrio Port: $224
- VIP Transfer from Athens Airport to City Center Hotel: $136
- VIP Ferry Ticket From Piraeus Port To Santorini & Private Transfer Included: $270
- Transfer services from/to Athens Airport: $113
- Transfer from Athens/Pireaus/ATH Airport/Suburbs to Mati/Marathon/Nea Makri: $177
- Transfer from Athens City Center to Athens Airport (ATH): $52
- Transfer from Athens Airport to Vouliagmeni: $112
- Transfer from Athens Airport (ATH) to Athens City Center: $46
- Transfer Services in Luxurious Vehicles: $142
- Transfer Athens Airport to Piraeus Port or Cruise Terminal: $97
- Transfer ATHENS CITY CENTER to/from RAFINA PORT: $111
- Transfer ATHENS CITY CENTER to/from PIRAEUS PORT: $64
Is it cheaper to fly into Moshi or Athens?
Prices for flights to both Athens and Moshi 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 dayMoshi $34Athens $75
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Moshi
For Moshi, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Kili View Tanzanian Cooking Class: $26
- Authentic Chagga Cooking Class: Farm-to-Table Experience in Moshi: $50
- Dee's Private Cooking Class in Tanzania: $50
- Market-to-Table Cooking Class with Local Chagga Host: $79
- Private Market Tour and Tanzanian Cooking Class in Moshi: $109
- Spice Picking with Zanzibar Cooking Class: $193
Typical Food Prices in Athens
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Athens:
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Ice cream$3.48
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Souvlaki$2.55
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Athens
For Athens, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Athens with Set Lunch or Dinner: $31
- Athens Food Tour (5+ Stops) - Full Meal Included by Do Eat Better: $65
- Classic Athens Food Tour with Local Drink & Market Visit: $70
- Acropolis Food Tour with a Local Friend: $77
- Athens's original vegan food tour: $77
- Athens Traditional Food Tour: $80
- Athens Street Food Tour: Taste the best street food: $80
- Athens at Night Enchanting Walking Tour and Dinner Delights: $82
- Taste of Athens Small-Group Food Tour: $83
- Small Group Greek Traditional Food Tour in Athens 20+ Tastings: $83
- Quick Greek Street Food Cooking Class in Athens: $88
- Greek Cooking Class near Poseidon’s Temple in Sounio with Antonia: $90
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Moshi $19Athens $41
Tours and Activities in Moshi
For Moshi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- #1 Best Tanzania Safari Tarangire Day tour Adventure: $200
- 1 Full Day to Materuni Waterfalls, Coffee Tour & Chemka Hotspring: $95
- 1 Full-Day Safari Adventure in Tarangire National Park: $250
- 1-Day Moshi Villages bike tour: $50
- 1_Day Bike Tour to Chemka Hotspring: $80
- Authentic Moshi experience coffee, markets & local life(7hr tour): $100
- Best 1# day Kilimanjaro trek Machame with Kilinge Adventure: $100
- Best Kilimanjaro hiking day trip tour with Kilinge Adventures: $80
- Chemka Hot Springs Tour from Moshi: $59
- Day Tour at Maasai Village In Tanzania: $156
- Day Trip at Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour in Tanzania: $163
- Day trip Materuni Waterfalls and Coffee Tour: $75
Tours and Activities in Athens
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Athens.
- "All day tour of Athens-8h:Exploring its most popular landmarks": $256
- "Athens Highlights Tour : Acropolis, Acropolis Museum and more.": $176
- "Athens Night Experience - 4Hours": $168
- "Olive Oil Tasting Experience & Tour in Corinth": $200
- 2 Day Meteora Monasteries Tour with Sunset Off Road Buggy: $206
- 2 Day Tour To The Best Places Of Peloponnese: $295
- 2 Hour Express Athens City Tour (Private): $171
- 2 days Spanish guided tour in Delphi and Meteora: $295
- 2-Day Delphi & Meteora Tour from Athens with Hotel & Guided Tour: $271
- 2-Day Tour to Delphi & Meteora with Guide and Tickets From Athens: $271
- 3 Hour Private Scuba Diving Experience: $151
- 3 Island Cruise from Athens Unlimited Food Wine and Scenic Views: $206
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMoshi $3.37Athens $26
Sample the Local Flavors in Athens
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Athens:
- The Original Athens Pub Crawl: $12
- Greek Honey Tasting Experience at our Old Distillery: $13
- Polykala Distillery: 128 years of history & liqueur tasting.: $17
- The NightCrawlers | Athens Bar Hopping | Pub Crawl: $22
- Athens Olive Oil and Herbs Tasting at Athens Oldest Distillery: $24
- Thursday & Friday Night Pub Crawl for Professionals in Athens: $25
- Experience Ouzo Tasting at Athens Oldest Distillery: $28
- Athens Exclusive Hellenic Wine Tasting Experience at Brettos: $37
- Organic and Vegan Indigenous Wine Tasting Private Experience: $47
- Greek Wine Tasting with Acropolis view: $58
- 2 Hours Wine Tasting Odyssey in Athens: $58
- Athens Ultimate Bar Crawl: $59
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Moshi and Athens, we can see that Athens is more expensive. And not only is Moshi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Moshi is in Africa and Athens 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 Moshi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Moshi 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 Athens would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Athens than you might in Moshi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Moshi Expensive? and Is Athens Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Moshi or Athens?
Athens has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Moshi. When comparing the sizes of Moshi and Athens, 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.