Which place is cheaper, San Juan or Mykonos?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Mykonos or San Juan?
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 San Juan. 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 San Juan?
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.
San Juan
If you've ever set foot on a Caribbean cruise, you've probably spent a bit of time in San Juan, Puerto Rico. However, maybe you should consider spending more than just a port day in this beautiful and historically rich city.
As the capital and largest city in all of Puerto Rico, San Juan is home to approximately 400,000 people. Established in 1521, it is also the second oldest European-founded settlement in the Americas.
As this city fuses a historic paradise with modern day energy, it has absolutely everything to offer. Intellectual wanderers, beach bums, rainforest adventurers and radical surfers will all find plenty to do in San Juan.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMykonos $254San Juan $192
The average daily cost (per person) in Mykonos is $254, while the average daily cost in San Juan is $192. 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 San Juan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMykonos $79San Juan $124
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMykonos $158San Juan $248
Compare Hotels in Mykonos and San Juan
Looking for a hotel in Mykonos or San Juan? 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 San Juan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mykonos $26San Juan $14
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)$6.00
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Taxi to Kalafatis$14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mykonos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mykonos:
- From Helicopter Transfer to Athens or Greek Island: $2,583
- Boat Tour / Transfer in Mykonos: $1,076
- Private Catamaran Cruise w/ Food, Drinks & Transfer: $727
- Private Transfer via Luxury Car in Mykonos: $218
- Mykonos Airport or Port from/to Point to Point Private Transfers: $213
- Mykonos Private Long Distance Transfer Up To 12 Persons: $204
- Private Mykonos Transfers up to 15 persons: $158
- Combo Yacht Cruise to Rhenia and Guided Tour of Delos (free transfers): $153
- Superior Cruise to Rhenia Island and Delos Guided Tour (free transfers): $153
- Rhenia Cruise and Delos Guided Tour with Transfers: $151
- Catamaran Cruise with Lunch, Drinks and Transfer: $146
- Mykonos Private Short Distance Transfer Up To 8 Persons: $142
Hired Cars and Shuttles in San Juan
Also for San Juan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Departure Transfer - Hotel / Accommodation to San Juan Airport: $22
- San Juan One-way Transfer: $30
- San Juan hotels to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $46
- San Juan Luxury Private Round-Trip Transfer: SJU Airport - Cruise Pier - Hotel : $50
- Oneway Transfer- San Juan(SJU, hotel, airbnb, port) to Río Grande: $68
- Old Walking Tour with Shopping and Hotel Transfer: $70
- Roundtrip-Transfer from: SJU Airport,Cruises and Hotels in Puerto Rico LuxurySUV: $70
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Tesla Y Luxury SUV, Select Zone: $77
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Tesla S Lux Sedan, Select Zone: $79
- Oneway Transfer San Juan to Ceiba: Ferry, Vieques/Culebra Airport: $80
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Lexus Luxury Sedan, Select Zone: $81
- Puerto Rico Island Wide Transfer, Ford Premium SUV, Select Zone: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Mykonos or San Juan?
Prices for flights to both San Juan 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 $51San Juan $36
Typical Food Prices in Mykonos
Some typical examples of dining costs in Mykonos are as follows:
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Two Ice cream Cones$4.82
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: $282
- Private Cooking Class At The Home Of A Mykonian Family: $613
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in San Juan
For San Juan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Old San Juan Sunset Food Tour with Drinks: $156
- Savor the Sunset: Old San Juan Walk and Food Tour: $159
- City Lights Sky High Dinner Experience: $165
- Authentic Flavors of San Juan Food Tour: $170
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mykonos $24San Juan $49
Tours and Activities in Mykonos
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mykonos are as follows:
- Mykonos Gems for the First Time Cruise Visitors: $84
- Mykonos Island Tour: $83
- 1-Hour Guided Snorkeling Adventure with Go Pro Pictures : $38
- 3 Hours Private Sunset Tour in Greece with Free Drinks & Snacks: $262
- 4 Hour Private Island Tour in Mykonos & Lunch included : $169
- 5 Hour Mykonos Beach-Club-Crawl Experience: $89
- 6 Hours Tour to Delos and Rhenia Islands with Sailing Yacht: $153
- All Inclusive Mykonos Island Tour & Greek Food Tasting: $151
- All inclusive Delos & Rhenia Islands tour up to 12 pax (free transportation): $153
- All inclusive Sunset Cruise Delos & Rhenia - free transpotation: $137
- All inclusive cruise-Mykonos Delos&Rhenia beaches(free transport): $130
- Authentic Jeep Adventure Tour: $191
Typical Entertainment Prices in San Juan
For San Juan, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Horseback Riding Tour$40
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Full Day Snorkeling Trip$100
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1 Hr Windsurfing Lesson$75
Tours and Activities in San Juan
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for San Juan.
- Self-Guided Audio Tour of Historic Buildings: $5.99
- Discover Old In-App Audio Tour of History: $11
- Self-Guided Tour with Audio Guide: $14
- Group Transportation in airport, cruise ships, hotels, bnb's in San Juan, PR: $20
- Old Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $25
- Old San Juan Walking Tour with a Certified Guide: $30
- Historical Walking Tour in Old San Juan: $30
- History, Legends, & Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $30
- Old San Juan Walking Tour: $39
- Old San Juan City Walking Tour: $39
- Legacy Tour at Casa BarcadÍ in Puerto Rico: $45
- Ron del Barrilito Skip-the-Line Heritage Tour Ticket: $46
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMykonos $22San Juan $12
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 San Juan
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in San Juan:
- Pinones Pub crawl in Puerto Rico: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mykonos and San Juan, we can see that Mykonos is more expensive. And not only is San Juan much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Mykonos is in Europe and San Juan 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 San Juan would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in San Juan 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 San Juan.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mykonos Expensive? and Is San Juan Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mykonos or San Juan?
Mykonos has a larger population, and is about 41% larger than the population of San Juan. When comparing the sizes of Mykonos and San Juan, 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.
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