Which place is cheaper, Johannesburg or Mykonos?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mykonos or Johannesburg?
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 Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg?
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.
Johannesburg
Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa with a population of over 3 million people. Most of the population is made up of South Africa's black residents, who predominately reside in the Soweto area. There are approximately half a million white residents and 300,000 residents of other descent. Half of the population live in the Soweto area as well as the nearby suburbs.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMykonos €237Johannesburg €88
The average daily cost (per person) in Mykonos is €237, while the average daily cost in Johannesburg is €88. 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 Johannesburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMykonos €74Johannesburg €51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMykonos €148Johannesburg €102
Compare Hotels in Mykonos and Johannesburg
Looking for a hotel in Mykonos or Johannesburg? 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 Johannesburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mykonos €24Johannesburg €15
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mykonos
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Mykonos:
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Bus to Paradise Beach (for 2)€5.60
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Taxi to Kalafatis€13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mykonos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mykonos:
- TRANSFER FROM MYKONOS PORT(Cruise Terminal) TO MYKONOS TOWN: $8.61
- 24-hour Point-Point Mykonos Airport and Port Transfers Service: $20
- Private Luxury Transfer up to 11 Passengers : $22
- 24 Hour Private Transfer Service All Around Mykonos Island: $27
- Delos Island: Roundtrip Boat Transfer from Mykonos Island: $31
- Mykonos Island VIP Transfers: 24/7 Private Transportation: $33
- Private One-way Transfer From Mykonos Airport To Mykonos: $34
- Private Transfer from Mykonos Airport (JMK) to Tagoo : $36
- Private Transfer around Mykonos City: $39
- Transfer Service: $43
- Private Mykonos Airport Transfer: $44
- Private Transfer from Old Port of Mykonos to Mykonos Airport (JMK): $46
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Johannesburg
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Johannesburg:
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Taxi Ride€3.01
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Johannesburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Johannesburg:
- Tour operator. airport and hotels transfers chauffeur and safari tours services.: $30
- 1-3 Passenger Private Johannesburg - Airport Transfer: $35
- Johannesburg Airport JNB to Johannesburg Hotels Arrival Transfer: $35
- Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Johannesburg - Arrival Private Transfer: $35
- OR Tambo Private Airport to Hotel and Hotel to Airport Transfers : $43
- Private Airport Transfer & Grounds to Sandton, Johannesburg & Pretoria 599: $44
- Apartheid Museum Private Transfers: $44
- Johannesburg Airport Private Transfers: Departures (Hotel Pickup): $45
- OR Tambo Airport Transfers Around Johannesburg: $46
- Luxury Car Johannesburg Airport Private Transfer: $52
- Johannesburg Airport Transfers: $55
- Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) to Pretoria - Arrival Private Transfer: $56
Is it cheaper to fly into Mykonos or Johannesburg?
Prices for flights to both Johannesburg 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 dayMykonos €48Johannesburg €16
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.
- Traditional Lunch or Dinner at the Mykonian Spiti: $70
- Sunset Boat Cruise with Light Dinner & Drinks: $101
- Food Tour in Mykonos - 10 Tastings : $108
- Souvlaki Cooking Class in Mykonos: $109
- Cooking Class with Food and Wine: $161
- Cooking Classes in Mykonos Greece: $164
- Private Cooking Class on Naxos Island with Pick Up: $197
- Private Food Tour & Wine Tasting In Tinos Island with a Local: $285
- Private Cooking Class At The Home Of A Mykonian Family: $613
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Johannesburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Johannesburg.
- Maboneng Street Art and Street Food Tour: $41
- JOBURG DINNERS : MABONENG CITY DINNER: $97
- Johannesburg Culture and food tour: $99
- Pan-African Cooking & Dinning Experience: $216
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mykonos €23Johannesburg €20
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: $8.72
- Old Town Self-Guided Game & Tour: $12
- Mykonos Self-Guided Game & Tour: $12
- Paddle Boat Experience: $16
- Cellar Tour & Beer Tasting at Mykonos Brewing Company : $30
- Sunset Party Boat Cruise with 1 Drink: $32
- Highlights Walking Tour with a Local: $38
- Walking Tour as a Local: $38
- 1-Hour Guided Snorkeling Adventure with Go Pro Pictures : $38
- Mykonos Walking Tour: $42
- Mykonos Old Town Walking Tour: $43
- From Ano Mera Farm Tour: $48
Tours and Activities in Johannesburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Johannesburg are as follows:
- Johannesburg Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Optional Soweto Tour: $16
- Jo'burg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Apartheid Museum & Soweto: $16
- Architectural Walking Tour: $19
- Soweto: Hector Pieterson Memorial, to Orlando Towers Tour: $24
- Maboneng Street Art & Culture Tour: $27
- Braamfontein Street Art Tour: $27
- Soweto: Bike Tour with a Local Tour Guide: $30
- Colours of A Graffiti & Street Art Tour: $30
- Johannesburg Street Art & Museum Walking or E-scooter Tour : $30
- (Meet the Artist)Art Gallery & Street Art tour with lunch: $30
- A Day Of Soweto Food & Beer Tour: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMykonos €20Johannesburg €4.39
Sample the Local Flavors in Mykonos
Also in Mykonos, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Winery Vineyard Experience with Food & Wine Tasting: $73
- Tour and Wine Tasting in Mykonian Land : $74
- Wine Tasting at a Mykonian Farm: $81
- Wine Tasting Tour at a traditional farm in Mykonos: $82
- Mykonos Town: Wine tour in Greek Gastronony with a local: $103
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Snack at a Local House: $129
- Ancient Greek Wine Tasting on the Beach with a Sommelier: $129
Sample the Local Flavors in Johannesburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Johannesburg:
- Wine Tasting Experience in Johannesburg: $8.28
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mykonos and Johannesburg, we can see that Mykonos is more expensive. And not only is Johannesburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mykonos is in Europe and Johannesburg is in Africa, 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 Johannesburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mykonos Expensive? and Is Johannesburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mykonos or Johannesburg?
Johannesburg has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Mykonos. When comparing the sizes of Mykonos and Johannesburg, 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.