A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Mykonos vs. Havana for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Mykonos or Havana?

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 Havana. 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 Havana?

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.

Havana

The city of Havana is at the top of most peoples' bucket list - mostly because of the allure of a forbidden land. Before the Communist revolution, Cuba was a popular tourist destination. Since it has reopened in the 1990s, it has drawn tourists from all over the world (except the US).

This capital city is a land trapped in the past. With 50 years of neglect, when you step off the plane, prepare to step back in time. A trip to Havana is meant for those with truly open minds - and when they arrive they'll be swept away.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece.


Which place is cheaper, Havana or Mykonos?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Mykonos Prices
    Greece Prices
    Havana Prices
    Cuba Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Mykonos 272
    Havana 65

The average daily cost (per person) in Mykonos is €272, while the average daily cost in Havana is €65. 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 Havana in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Mykonos 74
    Havana 37
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Mykonos 148
    Havana 74
Compare Hotels in Mykonos and Havana

Looking for a hotel in Mykonos or Havana? 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.

Hotels in Mykonos


Hotels in Havana


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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.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Mykonos 24
    Havana 16
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mykonos

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Mykonos:


  • Bus to Paradise Beach (for 2)
    5.60
  • Taxi to Kalafatis
    13

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mykonos

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mykonos:

  • Best Of Mykonos Private Transfer: $29
  • Delos Island: Roundtrip Boat Transfer from Mykonos Island: $34
  • Departure Private Transfer Mykonos to Mykonos Airport JMK by Minivan: $52
  • From Helicopter Transfer to Athens or Greek Island: $2,955
  • High Speed Ferry Transfers Between Mykonos and Naxos: $90
  • Long distance transfer in Mykonos Island from/to AIRPORT: $133
  • Luxury transfer with V-Class Maybach: $233
  • Minibus Private Transfer from Mykonos City to Scorpios: $62
  • Mykonos Airport (JMK) to Mykonos City - Arrival Private Transfer: $31
  • Mykonos Airport and Port Transfers: $41
  • Mykonos Airport or Port from/to Point to Point Private Transfers: $227
  • Mykonos Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Meal, Drinks & Transfer: $146

Typical Local Transportation Prices in Havana

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Havana:


  • Short Taxi Ride
    0.59

Is it cheaper to fly into Mykonos or Havana?

Prices for flights to both Havana 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Mykonos 83
    Havana 15
Typical Food Prices in Mykonos

Some typical examples of dining costs in Mykonos are as follows:


  • 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.

  • Traditional Lunch or Dinner with Drinks in Mykonos: $76
  • Food Tour: Aperitivo In Mykonos Town: $76
  • Traditional Lunch or Dinner at the Mykonian Spiti: $76
  • Sunset Boat Cruise with Light Dinner & Drinks: $101
  • Souvlaki Cooking Class in Mykonos: $105
  • Sunset Sail Cruise to Rhenia, Beach Hopping, Dinner: $111
  • Food Tour in Mykonos - Famous Tastings: $115
  • Private Cooking Class at the Home of a Mykonian Family: $117
  • Group Cooking Class at the Home of a Local Family: $117
  • Mykonos Small-Group Cooking Class with Sunset Option: $140
  • Mykonos Cooking Class and Sunset View for Cruise Travelers: $140
  • Greek Cooking Class with Meal and Wine: $141

Typical Food Prices in Havana

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Havana:


  • Pizza
    0.03

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Mykonos 23
    Havana 9.80

Tours and Activities in Mykonos

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mykonos are as follows:

  • Find your (queer) god Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.32
  • Mykonian Farm Entrance Ticket: $12
  • Mykonos Old Town Historic and Cultural Walking Tour.: $18
  • Private Canoeing Experience in Mykonos: $23
  • For Cruise Ships: Beach Escape and Free Time in Mykonos Town: $25
  • Iconic A Guided Walking Tour of Highlights: $29
  • Highlights Walking Tour with a Local: $34
  • Rings Water Tubing Experience at Super Paradise Beach: $35
  • Stand Up Paddle Boarding Experience in Mykonos: $35
  • Mykonos Jet Ski Adventure in Super Paradise Bay: $35
  • 2 Hours in Mykonos, The Essential Express Tour: $38
  • Golden Hour The Sunset Walking Experience: $41

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Mykonos 20
    Havana 5.04

Sample the Local Flavors in Mykonos

Also in Mykonos, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

  • Wine Tasting in Tinos: Sea-View Terrace Tour & Sommelier Guide: $51
  • Mykonos Town & Brewery:2-Hour Walking Tour with Beer Tasting: $76
  • Mykonos Bar Crawl with a Local: $76
  • Tour and Wine Tasting in Mykonian Land: $79
  • Winery Vineyard Experience with Food & Wine Tasting: $80
  • Wine Tasting at a Mykonian Farm: $88
  • Half-Day Wine Tasting Tour in Mykonos: $163
  • Half-Day Wine Tasting and Snack at a Local House: $164
  • Naxos in a Glass - Island Wine Tasting Experience: $209

Typical Alcohol Prices in Havana

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Havana:


  • Mojito
    0.13


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mykonos and Havana, we can see that Mykonos is more expensive. And not only is Havana much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mykonos is in Europe and Havana is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Havana would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Havana 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 Mykonos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mykonos than you might in Havana.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mykonos Expensive? and Is Havana Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Mykonos or Havana?

Havana has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Mykonos. When comparing the sizes of Mykonos and Havana, 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.