Should you visit Paphos or Marseille?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Paphos or Marseille, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Paphos
Located on the southwestern tip of Cyprus, Paphos has many different archaeological sights and it is renowned as the birthplace of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. The town is situated between the coast and the Troodos Mountains and it has grown in recent years as a tourist destination. As such, the local government has made efforts to improve the quality of the tourism infrastructure including investing in hotels, restaurants and transportation. There is also a commercial center to the city as well as a newly built "promenade" that travels from the marina along a long coastal path. This route offers excellent views, especially during the morning or evening hours when the sun is low.
Marseille
Marseille is the second largest city in France and is the largest Mediterranean port in the region. For visitors, Marseille offers an authentic glimpse at France. It has many colorful markets, natural beauty such as the Calanques with its large, beautiful cliffs, and the old harbor area, which offers a glimpse at the areas working class history.
Which city is cheaper, Marseille or Paphos?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Paphos is €77, while the average daily cost in Marseille is €117. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Paphos and Marseille in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Paphos is about €74 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
The prices for places to stay in Marseille can vary by date, location, and type. Generally, the average cost for accommodation per person is €56, while a typical double-occupancy hotel room for two people will cost around €112.
Food
The price of a meal in Paphos can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is €30 per person, and a typical meal will cost around €12 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
The average traveler spends about €34 per day in Marseille for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
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Food
Meals for one day
Paphos €30
Marseille €34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paphos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Paphos.
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Traditional Cuisine & Cultural Flavours - City Walking Food Tour Paphos 2.5hrs:
$59
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Sea Star Evening Dinner and Fireworks Cruise from Paphos:
$73
Typical Food prices in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Marseille
For Marseille, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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2.5-Hour Food Tour:
$61
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From Sunset Dinner Cruise:
$61
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Cool Food Tour and Street art Marseille:
$106
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Great Marseille Food Tour Experience:
$107
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Food Tour Excursion in Provence !:
$771
Local Transportation
The cost of a taxi ride in Paphos is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent €9.29 per person, per day, on local transportation in Paphos.
Marseille's transportation costs can vary by the type of transport chosen by visitors. Naturally, taxis and private drivers cost much more than public transportation options. On average, visitors spend €23 per person, per day on transportation in Marseille.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paphos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Paphos:
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Transfer Paphos Airport PFO to Limassol:
$75
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Shared transfer from Paphos Town to Paphos Airport PFO:
$12
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Shared transfer from Coral Bay to Paphos Airport PFO:
$14
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Shared shuttle transfer from Paphos Airport to Hotels:
$13
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Shared shuttle transfer from Hotels to Paphos Airport:
$13
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Shared airport transfer Paphos Airport - Paphos Town:
$11
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Shared Transfer from Paphos Airport to Coral Bay:
$14
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Shared Departure Transfer: Paphos or Limassol Hotels to Paphos Airport:
$16
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Shared Arrival Transfer: Paphos Airport to Paphos or Limassol Hotels:
$16
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Private Transfer from Paphos to Larnaca Airport LCA in 4 seater Taxi:
$151
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Private Transfer from Paphos Airport to Larnaca in Minivan(Taxi):
$218
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Private Departure Transfer: Cyprus Hotels to Paphos Airport:
$26
Typical Local Transportation prices in Marseille
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Marseille:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Marseille
Also for Marseille, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Airport transfer Marseille Airport to Barcelone:
$1,991
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Avignon to Marseille Airport Private Departure Transfer:
$195
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Marseille Provence Airport to Marseille City - One Way:
$97
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Marseille Provence Airport to Martigues City - One Way:
$93
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Marseille Airport (MRS) Departure Transfer (Marseille Hotels to Airport):
$161
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Marseille Airport Private Arrival Transfer:
$205
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Marseille Airport Private Departure Transfer:
$205
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Marseille Airport Private Transfer for Group of up to 8:
$149
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Marseille Airport Transfer to Cruise Port by Minivan:
$113
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Marseille Airport Transfer to Nimes:
$498
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Marseille Airport Transfer to Orange:
$379
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Marseille Airport Transfer to les baux de Provence:
$332
Is it cheaper to fly into Paphos or Marseille?
Prices for flights to both Marseille and Paphos 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.
Entertainment
Entertainment and activities in Paphos typically cost an average of €9.56 per person, per day. This includes fees paid for admission tickets to museums and attractions, day tours, and other sightseeing expenses.
Sightseeing, admission tickets, things to do, and other entertainment expenses in Marseille can vary widely by price. On average, visitors spend around €30 per person, per day on entertainment and sightseeing here.
Tours and Activities in Paphos
Here are a few actual costs in Paphos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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1 Hour Tour to Local Radio in Paphos with Live Radio Show:
$50
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Akamas 4x4 Adventure:
$197
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All in Paphos big photo tour!:
$398
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Authentic Cyprus Historic Day Tour from Paphos:
$32
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Blue Lagoon Day Cruise from Paphos:
$83
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Cruise and 4X4 Safari Tour at Akamas Peninsula from Paphos:
$106
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Fireworks Night Cruise from Paphos:
$81
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Full-day Famagusta, Varosha, and Salamis Tour from Paphos:
$47
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Grand Tour Jeep Safari - Kykkos Monastery (From Paphos):
$93
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Guided tour “Love stories of Paphos”:
$496
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Half Day BBQ Lunch Cruise from Paphos:
$58
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Halloumi Heaven ( Cheese-Making Workshop & Tour):
$112
Tours and Activities in Marseille
For Marseille, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Marseille Walking Tour - The Other Side:
$1.24
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Marseille Walking Tour - La Panier:
$1.24
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Le Panier - Walking Tour of Marseille's Historic Neighborhood:
$15
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Colorbus Marseille Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour:
$24
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Panier Neighborhood 1-Hour Segway Tour:
$25
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1-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Trikke:
$25
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City Segway Tour - Explore the Panier neighborhood in an unexpected way:
$25
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Marseille Segway Tour - Explore the Panier neighborhood in an unexpected way:
$25
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Small Group E-Scooter Guided Tour of Marseille:
$37
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City Segway Tour - Discover the beauty of the Pharo Palace and its neighborhood:
$37
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Marseille Segway Tour - Discover the beauty of the Pharo Palace and its neighborhood:
$37
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Marseille Like a Local: Customized Private Tour:
$39
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Paphos may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €7.98 per day on alcoholic beverages.
Typically, people visiting Marseille spend on average €22 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
Sample the Local Flavors in Paphos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paphos:
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WINE TOUR from Paphos:
$372
Sample the Local Flavors in Marseille
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Marseille:
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Aix en Provence Full-Day Wine Tour from Marseille:
$137
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Full-Day Wine Tour around Luberon from Marseille:
$137
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Full-day Wine Tour around Bandol & Cassis from Marseille:
$137
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Marseille Shore Excursion - Full Day Wine Tour in Provence:
$137
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From Bandol and Cassis Wine Tasting Tour:
$161
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Marseille Shore Excursion - Private Full Day Wine Tour in Provence:
$348
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Provence wine tour of vineyards & the best foods & wine of Provence private tour:
$404
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Provence Private Wine Tasting Tour from Marseille:
$435
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Wine tour of Châteauneuf du Pape, gastronomy, wines & joie de vivre private tour:
$435
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Aix en Povence Private Half Day Tour including Wine Tasting from Marseille:
$523
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Bandol Wine Tour - 4 hour Private tour:
$650
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Coteaux D'Aix : Half Day Wine Tour:
$650
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paphos and Marseille, we can see that Marseille is more expensive. And not only is Paphos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Paphos would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Paphos 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 Marseille would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Marseille than you might in Paphos.
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