Should you visit Mykonos or Doha?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Mykonos and Doha. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Mykonos or Doha?
Mykonos
Mykonos, a Greek Island in the middle of the Aegean Sea, is part of the Cyclades group. Mykonos is one of the most touristy islands in the Aegean Sea and is famous for its whitewashed buildings that climb up the hill along with historic windmills, stunning hillside views, and fantastic seafood restaurants. Because of its popularity, Mykonos comes with a hefty tourist markup. Many passengers arrive here as part of a cruise, so during the day its small streets can become crowded with tourists and its harbor fills with large ships. August and July are the most popular times to visit, so if you're hoping to avoid to crowds it's best to come a few months earlier.
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
Which place is cheaper, Doha or Mykonos?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Mykonos is €149, while the average daily cost in Doha is €182. 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 Mykonos and Doha in more detail.
Accommodation
Looking for a hotel in Mykonos or Doha? 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:
Mykonos Hotel Prices and
Doha Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
Typical Local Transportation prices in Mykonos
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Mykonos:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mykonos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mykonos:
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24 Hours Mykonos Private Transfer:
$88
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4 Days- Party&Beach Hotspots Tour in Mykonos incl. Hotel/Transfer:
$724
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Airport-Port Private Transfer:
$99
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Airport-Port Private Transfer:
$77
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All Included Mykonos South Beaches, Rhenia and Delos Islands (free transfers):
$121
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Arrival Private Transfer from Mykonos Airport JMK to Mykonos by Minivan:
$65
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Arrival Private Transfer from Mykonos Airport JMK to Mykonos by Sedan Car:
$50
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Arrival Private Transfer from Mykonos Airport JMK to Mykonos by Sprinter Minibus:
$91
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Arrival-Departure Private Transfer in Mykonos+Point to Point Transfer services.:
$66
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Delos Island: Roundtrip Boat Transfer from Mykonos Island:
$28
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Departure Private Transfer Mykonos to Mykonos Airport JMK by Minibus:
$91
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Departure Private Transfer Mykonos to Mykonos Airport JMK by Minivan:
$65
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
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Shared Transfer from Doha Port and Hamad Airport to Doha City:
$14
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Shared Departure Transfer from Doha:
$14
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Sharing Arrival Transfer - West Bay:
$20
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Shared Departure Transfer in West Bay :
$20
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Easy Airport Transfers (Airport to Hotel):
$30
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Transfer Doha:
$40
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Doha Private Airport and City Transfers:
$44
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Private Departure Transfer from Doha to Doha Port & Hamad Airport:
$50
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Private Arrival Transfer - Doha:
$50
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Private Arrival Transfer - West Bay or Pearl Qatar:
$60
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Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha - Arrival Private Transfer:
$66
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Doha to Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) Departure Private Transfer:
$66
Is it cheaper to fly into Mykonos or Doha?
Prices for flights to both Doha and Mykonos 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 day
Mykonos €48
Doha €56
Typical Food prices in Mykonos
Some typical examples of dining costs in Mykonos are as follows:
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Two Ice cream Cones
€4.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mykonos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mykonos.
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Traditional Lunch or Dinner at the Mykonian Spiti:
$71
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Traditional Lunch or Dinner with Drinks in Mykonos:
$71
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Souvlaki Cooking Class with Locals:
$132
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5 Hours Sunset Tour to Delos and Rhenia Island with Dinner :
$143
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Cooking Class with Food and Wine:
$163
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Cooking Classes in Mykonos Greece:
$165
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Private Cooking Class on Naxos Island with Pick Up:
$198
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Private Food Tour & Wine Tasting In Tinos Island with a Local:
$212
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Mykonos Cooking Class of Local Specialties:
$220
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Private Greek Cooking Class in Mykonos with a Food Professional:
$224
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Private Authentic Greek Brunch Cooking Class in Mykonos with a Local:
$254
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Cooking experience in Naxos:
$280
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
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Private Dinner on Safliya Island:
$72
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Private Dinner on Al Safliya Island:
$76
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Private Souk Waqif with Lunch or Dinner Tour:
$96
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Half Day Doha City Tour with Lunch or Dinner:
$143
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Embrace Doha's Local Food Tour | Sample Delicious Qatari Dishes:
$145
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Doha : Full Day Desert Safari | BBQ Dinner | Inland sea:
$168
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Full-Day Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner || Inland Sea Visit:
$194
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Full Day Desert Safari with Camp Access, Buffet Dinner,Camel Ride:
$198
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Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra Tour:
$202
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Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra:
$202
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Private Overnight Desert Safari, Dune bashing, dinner & Breakfast:
$220
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Desert Safari 7 Hours Tour with Dinner and Camp:
$270
Entertainment
Tours and Activities in Mykonos
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mykonos are as follows:
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Find your (queer) god Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$8.77
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Mykonian Farm Entrance Ticket :
$11
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Private Canoeing Experience in Mykonos:
$16
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Rings Water Tubing Experience at Super Paradise Beach:
$27
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Water Sport Airstream Experience in Super Paradise Beach:
$27
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding Experience in Mykonos:
$27
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Cellar Tour & Beer Tasting at Mykonos Brewing Company :
$31
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2 Hours Mykonos Sunset Cruise on Traditional Boat:
$38
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1-Hour Guided Snorkeling Adventure with Go Pro Pictures :
$38
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Mykonos Walking Tour:
$42
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Mykonos Old Town Walking Tour:
$43
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From Ano Mera Farm Tour:
$49
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Doha Tour App Hidden Gems Game and Big Qatar Quiz:
$19
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Al Safliya Island Boat Tour with Drinks:
$25
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Al Safliya Island Photo Tour:
$25
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Hop On Hop Off Sightseeing Tour in Doha:
$25
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City Highlights Layover Tour:
$27
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From Guided Shared or Private Doha City Tour:
$36
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4-hour Downtown City Tour:
$37
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Doha Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$45
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Al Safliya Island Boat Cruise Experience:
$49
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Al Safliya Island Experience:
$49
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24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket with Audio Guide:
$50
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Doha City Tour from Doha Port Cruise Ship Terminal:
$50
Alcohol
Sample the Local Flavors in Mykonos
Also in Mykonos, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Winery Vineyard Experience with Food & Wine Tasting:
$74
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Tour and Wine Tasting in Mykonian Land :
$75
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Wine Tasting at a Mykonian Farm:
$82
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Wine Tasting Tour at a traditional farm in Mykonos:
$82
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Half-Day Wine Tasting and Snack at a Local House:
$131
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Ancient Greek Wine Tasting on the Beach with a Sommelier:
$131
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Wine Tasting In Mykonos with Greek Ancient varieties :
$132
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Half-Day Wine Tasting Tour in Mykonos :
$132
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Guided walking tour & wine tasting in Mykonos town:
$165
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Wine Tasting & Rural Mykonos:
$988
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mykonos and Doha, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Mykonos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mykonos is in Europe and Doha is in Middle East, 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 Mykonos would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mykonos 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha than you might in Mykonos.
Which is Bigger, Mykonos or Doha?
Mykonos is bigger, and its population is about 71% larger than the population of Doha. When comparing the population of Mykonos vs. Doha, 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 and the activities that interest you.
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