Should you visit Paphos or Nice?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Paphos or Nice, 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.
Nice
Nice, in the French Riviera, is one of the most popular destinations in France. It's located on the southeast coast along the Mediterranean Sea and is the second largest French city on the Mediterranean. It is an energetic city that attracts all types of vacationers from every age group and demographic. It's the 5th largest city in the country and is the capital of the Alpes Maritimes departement. The metropolitan area has a population of about 1 million.
Which city is cheaper, Nice 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 Nice is €105. 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 Nice in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Paphos is about €74 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Nice is €94. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
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 Nice is €20 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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Shared airport transfer Paphos Airport - Paphos Town:
$11
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Shared transfer from Paphos Town to Paphos Airport PFO:
$12
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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 transfer from Coral Bay to Paphos Airport PFO:
$14
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Shared Transfer from Paphos Airport to Coral Bay:
$14
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Shared Arrival Transfer: Paphos Airport to Paphos or Limassol Hotels:
$16
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Shared Departure Transfer: Paphos or Limassol Hotels to Paphos Airport:
$16
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Airport Transfers Cyprus - Paphos Airport to Paphos Town - Shared Shuttle:
$19
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Airport Transfers Cyprus - Paphos Town to Paphos Airport - Shared shuttle:
$19
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Private Airport Transfer: Paphos to Paphos International Airport (PFO):
$23
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Private Airport Transfer: Paphos International Airport (PFO) to Paphos:
$23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nice:
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Airport Transfer:
$183
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Arrival Private Transfers from Nice Airport NCE to Cannes in Business Car:
$100
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Arrival Private Transfers from Nice Airport NCE to Monaco City:
$103
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Arrival Private Transfers from Nice Airport NCE to Monaco City in Luxury Van:
$126
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Arrival Private Transfers from Nice Airport NCE to Nice City in Business Car:
$84
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Arrival Private Transfers from Nice Airport NCE to Nice City in Luxury Van:
$87
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Cannes Private Transfer from Nice Airport to central Cannes:
$146
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Departure Private Transfers from Nice City to Nice Airport NCE in Business Car:
$90
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Departure Private Transfers from Nice City to Nice Airport NCE in Luxury Van:
$87
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French Riviera: Private Luxury Transfer:
$147
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport to Nice City - One Way:
$53
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Villanova D'Albenga International Airport to Nice City - One Way:
$320
Is it cheaper to fly into Paphos or Nice?
Prices for flights to both Nice 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
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 price of a meal in Nice can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is €39 per person, and a typical meal will cost around €16 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
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Food
Meals for one day
Paphos €30
Nice €39
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 Nice
Some typical examples of dining costs in Nice are as follows:
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Slushee
€2.50
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Strawberries
€4.00
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Loaf of Bread
€3.20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nice.
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Mamaz Social Food Lamb Dinner:
$38
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French dinner with a Mediterranean touch in the heart of Nice:
$44
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Mediterranean Cooking Class & Dinner with View of Nice:
$49
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Nice Food Tour:
$50
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Garden-Fresh Dinner with a View of Nice:
$54
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Provencal cuisine cooking class and meal in Nice:
$77
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Mediterranean fish dinner in Nice:
$79
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Nice Small-Group Walking Food Tour with Local Specialties & Wine Tasting:
$87
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Food Tour Specialities Half-day from Nice Small-Group:
$95
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Nice Small Group Half-Day Walking Food Tour with Lunch:
$100
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Small-group French Cooking Experience in Saint-Jeannet:
$114
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Nice Afternoon Walking Food Tour with Dinner:
$118
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.
Nice's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €9.45 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
Tours and Activities in Nice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nice are as follows:
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Old Town of Nice Private Tour and Exploration Game:
$4.84
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Digital Self-Guided Sightseeing Tour:
$5.66
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Nice Le Grand Tour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus:
$19
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One Hour Nice Highlights Pedicab Tour:
$24
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French Riviera Mediterranean Coastline Sightseeing Cruise from Nice:
$27
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Skip the Line: Hard Rock Cafe Nice Including Meal:
$27
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Old Town Treasures Walking Tour:
$28
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Nice Le Grand Tour Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus:
$29
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Small-Group Nice Walking Tour of the Old Town with Guide:
$30
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New Walking Tour of Old Nice / Castle Hill:
$33
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Nice Walking City Tour with a Glass of Wine:
$38
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Nice City Small-Group Half Day Segway Sightseeing Tour:
$40
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.
The average person spends about €13 on alcoholic beverages in Nice per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
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 Nice
Also in Nice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Nice Bar Crawl and Clubbing:
$25
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Cheese and Wine Tasting in an awesome apartment in the heart of Nice:
$62
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Half-Day Saint Paul de Vence and Wine Tasting Tour from Nice:
$74
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Half-Day Wine Tasting and Saint Paul de Vence Tour from Nice:
$81
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Nice Local Vineyards Small Group Half Day E-Bike Tour with Wine Tasting:
$100
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Full Day Tour of French Riviera Perched Villages and Wine Tasting from St Jeannet:
$118
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Nice Evening Food & Wine Tasting Tour with a Local:
$124
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Grasse, Gourdon, Valbonne and Wine Tasting Full-day from Nice Small-Group Tour:
$136
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Côtes de Provence Wine Tour from Nice:
$141
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Wine tour of Provence vineyards in the hills of Nice:
$153
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Full-day Wine Tour in Bellet & Saint-Paul de Vence from Nice:
$156
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Calanques of Cassis, Aix-en-Provence & Wine tasting Shared Tour from Nice:
$180
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paphos and Nice, we can see that Nice 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 Nice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nice than you might in Paphos.
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