Which place is cheaper, Mendoza or Paphos?
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 Paphos or Mendoza?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Paphos or Mendoza, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Paphos or Mendoza?
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.
Mendoza
Mendoza is a city in western Argentina and more precisely in the desertic Cuyo region. Mendoza is the center of the Argentinian wine industry and is famed around the world for its vineyards and wine production. Spread across the valley of the Rio Mendoza and in the foothills of the Andean mountain range, Mendoza is also near the Aconcagua, the highest mountain outside of the Himalayas. The bustling and scenic city of wide, leafy avenues, atmospheric plazas and cosmopolitan cafes spoils visitors with unique natural attractions and historical landmarks. If you can, visit Mendoza during the harvest festival at the end of February. There are many events and festivals in Mendoza and they are usually free. Each has a different theme, and they usually have a stage with singing and dancing and booths that sell food around a plaza. Seventy percent of Argentina's wines are produced here, and Mendoza is especially known for its world-famous malbecs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Cyprus, The Best Tours for Seniors to Cyprus, The Best 2-Week Tours from Buenos Aires, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Argentina.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPaphos €125Mendoza €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Paphos is €125, while the average daily cost in Mendoza is €51. 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 Paphos and Mendoza in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPaphos €48Mendoza €39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPaphos €96Mendoza €78
Compare Hotels in Paphos and Mendoza
Looking for a hotel in Paphos or Mendoza? 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: Paphos Hotel Prices and Mendoza Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paphos €12Mendoza €3.81
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paphos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Paphos:
- Private Transfer from Paphos city hotels to Limassol Cruise Port: $58
- Private Transfer from Paphos Airport (PFO) to Limassol Port: $58
- Private Paphos Airport Transfer via Vintage Mercedes: $178
- Choirokitia & Famagusta Guided Tour with Transfers: $80
- Blue Lagoon Boat Cruise with Bus Transfer: $30
- Paphos to Paphos Int Airport (PFO) - Departure Private Transfer: $43
- Paphos Blue Lagoon Cruise: Slide, Music & Hotel Transfer: $34
- Paphos Airport (PFO) to Paphos city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $85
- Ocean Vision: Show & Dance Night with buffet, open bar & transfer: $94
- From Nicosia Sightseeing Tour with Hotel Transfer: $70
- CO2-Offset Transfer from Paphos Airport to Limassol City by Van: $134
- CO2-Offset Private Transfer Paphos Airport PFO to Nicosia City: $205
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mendoza
Also for Mendoza, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- "High Mountain Private Tour - Snow, Aconcagua and Transfer Included": $260
- Departure Private Transfer Valle de Uco to Mendoza Airport MDZ: $114
- Huarpe Winery Experience & Lunch at Lagarde. Private Transfer: $240
- MDZ Airport Private Transfer to Mendoza City Center: $22
- Mendoza Airport (MDZ) Private Transfer to Mendoza City: $18
- Mendoza Airport (MDZ) to Las Leñas - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $284
- Mendoza Airport (MDZ) to Mendoza - Roundtrip Private Transfer: $66
- Mendoza Private Airport Transfers: $35
- One-Way Private Transfer from Airport: $25
- Private 1-Way or Round-Trip MDZ Airport Transfer: $42
- Round Trip Private Transfer to the Uco Valley: $313
- Shared 1-Way or Round Trip MDZ Airport Transfer: $11
Is it cheaper to fly into Paphos or Mendoza?
Prices for flights to both Mendoza 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayPaphos €65Mendoza €5.34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paphos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Paphos.
- From Sunset Drink at Aphrodite's Rock & Folk Dinner: $62
- Wave Dancer Fireworks, Buffet Dinner & Show Cruise: $73
- Cyprus: Cooking Class-Mousaka, Tzatziki & Greek Salad: $88
- Moussaka Cooking Class at a Wine Village Villa in Paphos: $224
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mendoza
For Mendoza, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Mendoza Meals Food Tour with 12+ Tastings: $69
- Argentine Hands-On Cooking & Wine Experience in Mendoza: $95
- 3h Cooking Class in Mendoza with 7 Recipes & Bottomless Drinks: $110
- 4-Hour Argentine Cooking Class at Grazie Mille Winery: $125
- Bar Safari: 4 Best Mendoza’s Bars in 1 night. + Full Dinner: $180
- Horseback Riding at Sunset and Dinner at an Estancia in Mendoza: $185
- Horseback Riding at Sunset and Dinner in Mendoza: $185
- Tango Show with Dinner at Hualta Winery Hotel: $190
- Full-Day Small-Group Mendoza Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $196
- City Tour with Dinner at a Local Restaurant: $200
- Winery & Michelin-Star Dinner Saffron barrels. Private Transport: $260
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paphos €12Mendoza €21
Tours and Activities in Paphos
Here are a few actual costs in Paphos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 100% Authentic Cypriot Experience Workshops, Wine and Cultural: $157
- 100% Cyprus - Tour to Troodos mountains and villages (From Paphos): $65
- Akamas Jeep Safari Tour from Paphos: $80
- Blue Lagoon (Akamas) Bus & Boat Tour with Water Slide From Paphos: $44
- Blue Lagoon Akamas Bus and Boat Tour with Water Slide from Paphos: $53
- Blue Lagoon Cruise with Sightseeing from Latchi Harbour: $30
- Blue Lagoon Cruise, Aphrodite's Grotto & Sea Caves from Paphos: $46
- Blue lagoon latchi Glass Bottom+slide Boat Tour: $30
- Cruise and 4X4 Safari Tour at Akamas Peninsula from Aphrodite Hills: $109
- Cruise and 4X4 Safari Tour at Akamas Peninsula from Paphos: $109
- Cruise from Paphos Harbour to Blue Lagoon: All Inclusive: $93
- Cyprus Mountain World Tour: $95
Tours and Activities in Mendoza
For Mendoza, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Malbec Experience in Bodega Tierras Altas: $22
- Self-Guided Bike Tour in Luján de Cuyo Wine Region (Mendoza): $23
- City tour with visit to General San Martin Park: $24
- City Tour: $25
- City Tour: $25
- Mendoza Highlights: Half-Day City Tour: $28
- Mendoza City tour with visit to General San Martin Park: $29
- Renacer Winery Experience: $30
- Bike Tour with Winery and Olivicola Tastings: $30
- Half-Day Sightseeing Tour: $34
- Wine and Olive Oil Tasting Half-Day Tour: $34
- Half-Day Sightseeing City Tour: $35
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPaphos €9.98Mendoza €5.42
Sample the Local Flavors in Paphos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paphos:
- Wine tasting and winery tour at Fikardos Winery: $40
- Paphos Highlights Baths of Aphrodite's and Wine Tasting Tour: $57
- Paphos - Troodos Mountains 4x4 Tour with Free Wine Tasting: $70
- Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $73
- Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $77
- Wine tasting on-board the Demetris Chara BBQboat BlueLagoon tours: $89
- Local Wineries Tour with Wine Tastings: $111
- Troodos Mountains Vino Venture: All Inclusive Full Day Wine Tour: $140
- Troodos Mountains Grape Escape: All Inclusive Food & Wine Tour: $140
- Private Wine Tour with Tastings and Winery Visits: $762
Sample the Local Flavors in Mendoza
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Mendoza:
- Mendoza Wine Tasting at Bodega Ciclo Andino with Snacks: $39
- Classic Wine Tasting: $44
- Premium Wine Tasting: $66
- Half-Day Wine Tour with Tastings: $80
- El Enemigo and Casa Vigil Wine Tour: $93
- In Mendoza Wine Tours, Empanadas, and Olive Oil: $99
- Make an Argentine Asado BBQ w/ Local Host & Wine Tasting: $99
- Classic Wine Tour on a Budget. Lunch. Private Driver: $120
- Mendoza Private Wine Tour Paired Lunch and Olive Oil Tasting: $121
- wine tours in wine country mendoza Argentina: $160
- Full Day Wine Tour with 3 Course Lunch: $164
- Bike Tour at Zuccardi: Olive Oil, Wine Tasting & Lunch: $182
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paphos and Mendoza, we can see that Paphos is more expensive. And not only is Mendoza much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paphos is in Europe and Mendoza 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 Mendoza would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mendoza 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 Paphos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paphos than you might in Mendoza.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paphos Expensive? and Is Mendoza Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paphos or Mendoza?
Mendoza has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Paphos. When comparing the sizes of Paphos and Mendoza, 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.