Which place is cheaper, Karachi or Mykonos?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Mykonos and Karachi. 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.
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.
Karachi is the capital of the Pakistani province of Sindh. It is the most populous city in Pakistan, and sixth most populous city proper in the world. Karachi, located on the coast of the Arabian Sea, is the financial and commercial center of the nation, as well as its largest port. The pace of life here is more hurried, and social attitudes are far more liberal than elsewhere in Pakistan. Locals call it the City of Lights, the City of The Quaid, and the City that Never Sleeps. The city credits its growth to the mixed populations of economic and political migrants along with refugees from different national, provincial, linguistic and religious origins, who generally come to the city to settle permanently.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Pakistan, and The Best Historical Tours in Pakistan.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Mykonos is €237, while the average daily cost in Karachi is €24. 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 Karachi in more detail.
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Mykonos:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mykonos:
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Some typical examples of dining costs in Mykonos are as follows:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mykonos.
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Karachi.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mykonos are as follows:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Karachi are as follows:
Also in Mykonos, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mykonos and Karachi, we can see that Mykonos is more expensive. And not only is Karachi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mykonos is in Europe and Karachi is in Asia, 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 Karachi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Karachi 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 Karachi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mykonos Expensive? and Is Karachi Expensive?.
Karachi has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Mykonos. When comparing the sizes of Mykonos and Karachi, 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.