Which place is cheaper, Quito or Mykonos?
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 Mykonos or Quito?
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 Quito. 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 Quito?
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.
Quito
Nestled between two mountain ranges lies the world's highest capital city, Quito, Ecuador. For history lovers, Quito is a very desirable destination as it's home to the Quito Historic Center – one of the largest and best-preserved historic centers in the Americas.
Even though Quito is full of people – in fact, it's the second most populous city in the country – very few of its inhabitants speak English. Luckily, however, the citizens of Quito tend to speak a slower and more clear Spanish than surrounding areas. This is the perfect place to practice what you read in your Intro to Spanish book.
Before visiting Quito, there are a few things to keep in mind. First, give yourself a few days to grow accustomed to the elevation. Staying 9,350 feet above sea level takes some getting used to. Second, don't be fooled into thinking that just because you're visiting a town on the equator that you'll need all your summer clothes. Because of the city's elevation, the area keeps a relatively cool climate year round.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece, The Best Adventure Tours to Ecuador, and The Best Eco Tours in Ecuador.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMykonos $319Quito $66
The average daily cost (per person) in Mykonos is $319, while the average daily cost in Quito is $66. 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 Quito in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMykonos $87Quito $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMykonos $174Quito $44
Compare Hotels in Mykonos and Quito
Looking for a hotel in Mykonos or Quito? 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 Quito Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mykonos $28Quito $6.99
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)$6.57
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Taxi to Kalafatis$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mykonos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mykonos:
- Delos Island: Roundtrip Boat Transfer from Mykonos Island: $34
- From Helicopter Transfer to Athens or Greek Island: $2,955
- Mykonos Private Transfer Airport - Port: $65
- Mykonos Private Transfer: From Port to Airport: $65
- Mykonos Private Transfer: From your villa in Principote: $59
- BitTransfer Taxi Services: $117
- Catamaran Cruise with Lunch, Drinks and Transfer: $164
- Delos Boat Transfer with Cell Phone Audioguide: $52
- Luxury Private Transfer Service: $59
- Private Catamaran Cruise w/ Food, Drinks & Transfer: $880
- Rhenia Island Sunset Cruise with Transfer and Meal: $135
- Sights, Super Paradise Beach, Sunbeds, & Transfers: $106
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Quito
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Quito:
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Taxi from Bus Terminal to Hotel$10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Quito
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Quito:
- Quito Airport Arrival Transfer to Hotel: $20
- Private Departure Transfer from Quito to the Airport - One Way: $21
- Private Transfer from or to Quito Airport (one way): $21
- Mariscal Sucre Quito Airport (UIO) to Quito hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $22
- Quito airport private transfer IN or OUT: $28
- Quito PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from Airport to Hotels: $28
- Quito PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from Airport to Hotels: $28
- Transfer Out from Quito to the Airport: $30
- Transfers To and From the Airport in Quito Ecuador: $35
- Private Transfer to Quito airport and hotel : $35
- Quito PRIVATE Departure Transfer from Hotels to the Airport: $36
- Quito PRIVATE Arrival Transfer from Airport to Hotels: $36
Is it cheaper to fly into Mykonos or Quito?
Prices for flights to both Quito 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 $97Quito $34
Typical Food Prices in Mykonos
Some typical examples of dining costs in Mykonos are as follows:
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Two Ice cream Cones$5.28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mykonos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mykonos.
- Food Tour: Aperitivo In Mykonos Town: $76
- Traditional Lunch or Dinner at the Mykonian Spiti: $76
- Sunset Boat Cruise with Light Dinner & Drinks: $101
- Sunset Sail Cruise to Rhenia, Beach Hopping, Dinner: $111
- Group Cooking Class at the Home of a Local Family: $117
- Greek Cooking Class with Meal and Wine: $141
- Hands-On Cooking Class with a Professional Chef: $141
- Mykonos Cooking Class Experience for Cruise Travelers: $141
- Cooking Class with Food and Wine: $176
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Quito
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Quito.
- Quito Cooking Class Shared Experience: $59
- Ecuador Food Tour: $69
- Cooking Class in Quito with Chef, Market Tour and Transportation: $88
- Cooking Class with a chef and local market including hotel pickup: $89
- Tour Quito with Cooking Class with Professional Chef: $95
- Quito Private Best Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $114
- Ecuadorian Cooking Classes Rooftop (English): $120
- Premium Cooking Class Quito Tour : $135
- Cooking Class at the Andes & Roses: PRIVATE Day trip from Quito: $149
- Quito Food Tour Where my Family Go Urban Art New and Old Quito: $155
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mykonos $26Quito $16
Tours and Activities in Mykonos
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mykonos are as follows:
- Mykonos Old Town Historic and Cultural Walking Tour.: $18
- Iconic A Guided Walking Tour of Highlights: $29
- Highlights Walking Tour with a Local: $34
- Mykonos Walking Tour: $41
- Old Town Walking Tour with Certified Local Guide: $41
- Feel like a local - Walking Tour in Mykonos Town 2hours: $41
- Sunset Party Boat Cruise with 1 Drink: $45
- From Ano Mera Farm Tour: $53
- Small Group Mykonos Walk with Cruise terminal pick up: $53
- Island Highlights & Chora Walking Tour: $59
- Half-Day City Walking Tour and Island Bus Tour: $59
- Sunset Cruise with Drinks: $59
Typical Entertainment Prices in Quito
Here are a few typical costs in Quito for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entrance to Guyasimine Museum for Two$8.00
Tours and Activities in Quito
Here are a few actual costs in Quito for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Quito Old Town, Free walking tour Cacao taste included!: $1.00
- Skip the Line-Entry to Heaven's Gateway The Basilica Towers!: $7.99
- Night Tour in Quito with free time at Old Town: $15
- Quito Walking Experience Tour with Activities: $25
- Quito Private Walking Tour with a Local: $35
- Quito Oldtown: A Cultural-Gastro Walking Tour and Shopping: $40
- Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings: $40
- Half-Day Ecuadorian Gastronomy Tour in Quito: $40
- Quito Half Day PRIVATE City tour: $42
- Quito Historic Center Night Tour: $42
- Half Day Bike Tour Discovering Quito: $48
- Fruit Tasting Experience with +15 Exotics Flavors of Ecuador: $49
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMykonos $24Quito $17
Sample the Local Flavors in Mykonos
Also in Mykonos, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Mykonos Town & Brewery:2-Hour Walking Tour with Beer Tasting: $76
- Mykonos Bar Crawl with a Local: $76
- Winery Vineyard Experience with Food & Wine Tasting: $80
- Wine Tasting at a Mykonian Farm: $88
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Snack at a Local House: $164
Typical Alcohol Prices in Quito
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Quito from other travelers:
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Beers for Two$9.00
Sample the Local Flavors in Quito
Also in Quito, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ecuador Spirit Craft Brewery Tasting and Latitude 0 Private Tour: $155
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mykonos and Quito, we can see that Mykonos is more expensive. And not only is Quito much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mykonos is in Europe and Quito is in South America, 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 Quito would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Quito 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 Quito.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mykonos Expensive? and Is Quito Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mykonos or Quito?
Quito has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Mykonos. When comparing the sizes of Mykonos and Quito, 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.