Which place is cheaper, Saint John 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 Saint John?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Paphos or Saint John, 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 Saint John?
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.
Saint John
With the popularity of the Caribbean rising, many islands have become touristy and expensive – but not St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
At only nine miles long and five miles wide, St. John is the smallest of the Virgin Islands, and, many argue, the prettiest. It's the kind of place that has maintained it's cultural identity, but still welcomes visitors from all over the world. With a population of just 5,000, the residents of St. John know everyone and everything happening on the island.
This island is perfect for people who want an undisturbed island getaway at any price. Between resorts and campgrounds there is a spot for everyone on St. John.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Cyprus, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Cyprus.
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Paphos Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPaphos $147Saint John $233
The average daily cost (per person) in Paphos is $147, while the average daily cost in Saint John is $233. 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 Saint John in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPaphos $56Saint John $106
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPaphos $112Saint John $212
Compare Hotels in Paphos and Saint John
Looking for a hotel in Paphos or Saint John? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paphos $14Saint John $49
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paphos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Paphos:
- Blue Lagoon Boat Cruise with Bus Transfer from Paphos: $42
- Blue Lagoon Pafos to Latchi, bus transfer+ Boat trip H/D: $42
- Blue Lagoon Sunset Cruise from Paphos with Transfers: $30
- Blue Lagoon cruise: giant slide, music & Paphos hotel transfers: $35
- Blue Lagoon trip with Transfer from Paphos including 1 hour swim : $45
- Blue Lagoon: 3 Hours Afternoon Cruise with transfer from Paphos: $46
- CO2-Offset Private Car Transfer from Paphos Airport PFO to Polis: $80
- CO2-Offset Private Transfer Paphos Airport PFO to Nicosia City : $199
- From Nicosia Sightseeing Tour with Hotel Transfer: $70
- Ocean Vision: Show & Dance Night with buffet, open bar & transfer: $94
- Paphos Airport (PFO) to Paphos city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $86
- Paphos Blue Lagoon Cruise: Slide, Music & Hotel Transfer: $34
Is it cheaper to fly into Paphos or Saint John?
Prices for flights to both Saint John 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 $77Saint John $97
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: $226
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paphos $14Saint John $23
Tours and Activities in Paphos
Here are a few actual costs in Paphos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Blue Lagoon Mediterranean One Boat Cruise from Latchi: $21
- Pafos Zoo Ticket: $22
- The Yellow Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise Swim & Snorkel: $23
- Paphos Sunset Cruise Swim Snorkel & Jump into the Golden Hour : $24
- From Limassol Experience: $29
- Latchi to Blue Lagoon Glass Bottom+slide Boat Tour: $30
- Blue Lagoon Cruise with Sightseeing from Latchi Harbour : $30
- Nafsika II Half Day Cruise Swimming to blue lagoon water slide : $30
- Latchi Blue Lagoon Cruise: $36
- Akamas, Baths of Aphrodite and Blue Lagoon Day Tour: $41
- Turtle Watching Cruise,Snorkelling Adventure &Sunset: $41
- Yellow Submarine Swim Cruise with Unlimited Drinks: $41
Tours and Activities in Saint John
Here are a few actual costs in Saint John for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- St. John: A Private Island Adventure Tour & Trunk Bay Beach: $627
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPaphos $12Saint John $44
Sample the Local Flavors in Paphos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paphos:
- Afternoon Tour to Agios Neophytos Monastery with Wine Tasting: $44
- Paphos - Troodos Mountains 4x4 Tour with Free Wine Tasting: $70
- Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $73
- 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: $138
- Private Wine Tour with Tastings and Winery Visits: $762
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paphos and Saint John, we can see that Saint John is more expensive. And not only is Paphos much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paphos is in Europe and Saint John 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 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 Saint John would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Saint John than you might in Paphos.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paphos Expensive? and Is Saint John Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Paphos or Saint John?
Paphos has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Saint John experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Paphos or Saint John in the Summer?
Both Saint John and Paphos are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Paphos for the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences. Plenty of visitors come to Saint John because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Paphos is around the same temperature as Saint John in the summer. The daily temperature in Paphos averages around 27°C (80°F) in July, and Saint John fluctuates around 29°C (83°F).
In July, Paphos usually receives less rain than Saint John. Paphos gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyPaphos 27°C (80°F)Saint John 29°C (83°F)
Should I visit Paphos or Saint John in the Autumn?
Both Saint John and Paphos during the autumn are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Paphos in the autumn for the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Saint John year-round.
In the autumn, Paphos is cooler than Saint John. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Paphos in October average around 21°C (70°F), and Saint John averages at about 28°C (82°F).
Saint John gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Paphos usually gets less rain in October than Saint John. Paphos gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 146 mm (5.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberPaphos 21°C (70°F)Saint John 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Paphos or Saint John in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Paphos and Saint John. Most visitors come to Paphos for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months. Saint John attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In January, Paphos is generally much colder than Saint John. Daily temperatures in Paphos average around 12°C (53°F), and Saint John fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
In January, Paphos usually receives more rain than Saint John. Paphos gets 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryPaphos 12°C (53°F)Saint John 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Paphos or Saint John in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Paphos as well as Saint John. The spring months attract visitors to Paphos because of the beaches and the natural beauty. The warm climate attracts visitors to Saint John throughout the year.
Paphos is much colder than Saint John in the spring. The daily temperature in Paphos averages around 17°C (62°F) in April, and Saint John fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
Paphos usually gets less rain in April than Saint John. Paphos gets 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Saint John receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilPaphos 17°C (62°F)Saint John 27°C (80°F)
Typical Weather for Saint John and Paphos
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (56°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| May | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 127 mm (5 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 146 mm (5.7 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (62°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 126 mm (4.9 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (56°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
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.