Which place is cheaper, Castries or Nicosia?
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 Nicosia or Castries?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Nicosia and Castries can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Nicosia or Castries?
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNicosia €0.00Castries €158
The average daily cost (per person) in Nicosia is €0.00, while the average daily cost in Castries is €158. 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 Nicosia and Castries in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNicosia -Castries €86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNicosia €0.00Castries €172
Compare Hotels in Nicosia and Castries
Looking for a hotel in Nicosia or Castries? 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: Nicosia Hotel Prices and Castries Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nicosia -Castries €22
Is it cheaper to fly into Nicosia or Castries?
Prices for flights to both Castries and Nicosia 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 dayNicosia €108Castries €56
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nicosia -Castries €23
Tours and Activities in Nicosia
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nicosia are as follows:
- FROM PAPHOS: Nicosia free time for shopping & sightseeing: $41
- Sacred Peaks & Tales: Troodos Mountain Private Tour: $1,302
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNicosia -Castries €9.45
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nicosia and Castries, we can see that Castries is more expensive. And not only is Nicosia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Nicosia is in Europe and Castries 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 Nicosia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nicosia 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 Castries would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Castries than you might in Nicosia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nicosia Expensive? and Is Castries Expensive?.
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.