Should you visit Paphos or Monaco?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Paphos or Monaco, 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.
Monaco
Monaco is a small city-state that is completely surrounded by France. The Italian Riviera is only a few kilometers to the east and the country enjoys a wonderful, Mediterranean climate. Monaco is also the second smallest independent state in the world, with the Vatican being the smallest. It is six times as large of the Vatican and also the world's most densely populated independent country. It is entirely urban and a fun place to spend a few days.
Which city is cheaper, Monaco 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 Monaco is €148. 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 Monaco in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Paphos is about €74 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Monaco's average price for two people sharing a typical double-occupancy hotel room is €188. A typical place to stay for one person, per day is €94.
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.
On average, meal and food prices in Monaco cost around €43 per person, per day. While this price can vary widely by location, the type of restaurant, and the amount of food ordered, a typical meal often costs around €17.
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Food
Meals for one day
Paphos €30
Monaco €43
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
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.
The average price of local transportation around Monaco is €14 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paphos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Paphos:
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Airport Transfers Cyprus - Chloraka/Coral Bay to Paphos Airport - Minibus:
$85
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Airport Transfers Cyprus - Chloraka/Coral Bay to Paphos Airport - Minibus 1-13:
$109
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Airport Transfers Cyprus - Chloraka/Coral Bay to Paphos Airport - Minivan:
$54
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Airport Transfers Cyprus - Chloraka/Coral Bay to Paphos airport - Taxi:
$44
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Airport Transfers Cyprus - Paphos Airport to Chloraka/Coral Bay - Minivan:
$54
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Airport Transfers Cyprus - Paphos Airport to Chloraka/Coral bay - Minibus:
$85
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Airport Transfers Cyprus - Paphos Airport to Chloraka/Coral bay - Minibus 1-13:
$109
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Airport Transfers Cyprus - Paphos Airport to Chloraka/Coral bay - Taxi:
$44
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Airport Transfers Cyprus - Paphos Airport to Paphos Town - Minibus:
$72
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Airport Transfers Cyprus - Paphos Airport to Paphos Town - Minibus 1-13:
$86
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Airport Transfers Cyprus - Paphos Airport to Paphos Town - Minivan:
$47
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Airport Transfers Cyprus - Paphos Airport to Paphos Town - Shared Shuttle:
$19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Monaco
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Monaco:
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Between Monaco and Nice: Single Helicopter Transfer:
$199
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Departure Private Transfers from Monaco City to Nice Airport NCE:
$98
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Departure Private Transfers from Monaco City to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Van:
$118
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Monaco Private Transfer from Monaco-Ville to Nice Airport:
$174
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Monaco Transfer: Monaco Cruise Port to Nice Airport:
$80
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Nice Airport Transfers : Monaco City to Nice Airport NCE in Business Car:
$108
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Nice Airport Transfers : Monaco City to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Car:
$157
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Nice Airport Transfers : Monaco City to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Van:
$124
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Private Departure Transfer from Monaco Hotels to Nice Airport:
$65
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Private transfer: Monaco Airport (MCM) to Monaco:
$622
Is it cheaper to fly into Paphos or Monaco?
Prices for flights to both Monaco 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.
Monaco's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €18 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Tours and Activities in Paphos
Here are a few actual costs in Paphos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Lefkara & Nicosia Tour from Paphos:
$25
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Limassol Tour from Paphos:
$25
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Troodos and Kykkos Day Tour from Paphos:
$26
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Nicosia Full Day Shopping Tour from Paphos:
$28
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Authentic Cyprus Historic Day Tour from Paphos:
$32
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Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark Admission Ticket:
$39
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Ocean Flyer Half Day Cruise from Paphos harbour:
$44
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Full-day Famagusta, Varosha, and Salamis Tour from Paphos:
$47
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Jolly Roger Boat Cruise from Paphos:
$49
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1 Hour Tour to Local Radio in Paphos with Live Radio Show:
$50
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Jolly Roger Pirate Ship Cruise from Paphos:
$50
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The Paphos Segway Tours:
$57
Typical Entertainment prices in Monaco
Here are a few typical costs in Monaco for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Monaco
Here are a few actual costs in Monaco for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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Oceanographic Museum of Monaco Ticket:
$14
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Monaco Hop on Hop Off Sightseeing Bus Tour:
$29
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Monte-Carlo and Monaco sightseeing walking tour with an expert guide:
$56
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Group tour of French Riviera from the port of Monaco/Monte-Carlo:
$112
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Helicopter Sightseeing Flight:
$164
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Monaco 30/60-Minute Ferrari Driving Experience:
$185
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Lamborghini Sports Car Experience from Monaco:
$211
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Monaco Private Walking Tour:
$245
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Monaco Shore Excursion to Nice, Eze, Monaco & Monte-Carlo Full Day Tour:
$249
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Private Tour: Personal Travel Photographer Tour in Monaco:
$279
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30 Minute Ferrari California T Sports Car Experience from Monaco:
$290
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Monaco Private Walking Tour:
$332
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.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Monaco may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €21 per day on alcoholic beverages.
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 Monaco
Also in Monaco, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Authentic Wine Tasting Experience:
$48
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Monaco Shore Excursion: Private Tour of Nice and Eze with Wine Tasting:
$657
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Private St-Jeannet, St-Paul-de-Vence, and Wine Tour from Monaco:
$843
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paphos and Monaco, we can see that Monaco 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 Monaco would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Monaco than you might in Paphos.
