Which place is cheaper, Zagora 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 Zagora?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Paphos or Zagora, 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 Zagora?
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.
Zagora
A small town in southern Morocco, Zagora is a popular base camp for excursions on foot, by camel, or four wheel drive vehicles into the surrounding desert. One of the most famous and historic treks is the ancient caravan route to Timbuktu, marked by a famous sign at the end of town - indicating a journey of "52 days" by camel.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Cyprus, The Best Tours for Seniors to Cyprus, The Best Adventure Tours to Morocco, and The Best Cultural Tours in Morocco.
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Paphos Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayPaphos €125Zagora €54
The average daily cost (per person) in Paphos is €125, while the average daily cost in Zagora is €54. 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 Zagora in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPaphos €48Zagora €32
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPaphos €96Zagora €64
Compare Hotels in Paphos and Zagora
Looking for a hotel in Paphos or Zagora? 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 Zagora Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paphos €12Zagora €1.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paphos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Paphos:
- Blue Lagoon Boat Adventure with Bus Transfer: $34
- Blue Lagoon cruise: giant slide & Paphos hotel transfers: $40
- Famous Blue Lagoon Sunset Cruise with transfer: $40
- Paphos Blue Lagoon Cruise: Water Slide & Hotel Transfer: $40
- Paphos Aphrodite Waterpark Admission Ticket with Transfer: $48
- Private Transfer from Paphos Airport (PFO) to Limassol Port: $56
- Ocean Vision: Show & Dance Night with buffet, open bar & transfer: $90
- CO2-Offset Private Car Transfer from Paphos Airport PFO to Polis: $94
- CO2-Offset Transfer from Paphos Airport to Limassol City by Van: $129
Is it cheaper to fly into Paphos or Zagora?
Prices for flights to both Zagora 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 €65Zagora €20
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paphos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Paphos.
- Aphrodite's Rock and Cypriot Folk with Dinner and Drinks: $65
- From Sunset Drink at Aphrodite's Rock & Folk Dinner: $67
- Wave Dancer Fireworks, Buffet Dinner & Show Cruise: $78
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paphos €12Zagora €2.60
Tours and Activities in Paphos
Here are a few actual costs in Paphos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Taste local wines and tour a family winery near Paphos: $15
- Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise with fun slide: $21
- Pafos Zoo Ticket: $21
- Blue Lagoon Mediterranean One Boat Cruise from Latchi: $23
- FROM 1.5 HRS Glass Bottom Boat Cruise with swimming: $23
- The Yellow Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise Swim & Snorkel: $23
- Nafsika II Half Day Cruise Swimming to blue lagoon water slide: $29
- Blue Lagoon Cruise with Sightseeing from Latchi Harbour: $29
- From Limassol Experience: $32
- Swim Cruise with Turtle Watching, Drinks & Aperol Spritz: $36
- Paphos Yellow Submarine Cruise with Swimming and Drinks: $40
- Yellow Submarine Swim Cruise with Unlimited Drinks: $40
Tours and Activities in Zagora
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Zagora are as follows:
- 2 days tour from Zagora to Erg Chegaga: $142
- 2 Days 1 Night Desert Tour to Erg Chigaga from Zagora: $169
- 2 Day Erg Chigaga Desert Tour from Zagora: $170
- Zagora to Erg chigaga desert tour & 4x4 and camel ride: $193
- From Agadir 4 Days 3 nights Sahara Tour to Marrakeche: $1,348
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPaphos €9.98Zagora -
Sample the Local Flavors in Paphos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paphos:
- From Troodos Mountains & Villages Free Wine Tasting: $62
- Scenic Troodos Mountains Tour with Wine Tasting from Paphos: $63
- Paphos - Troodos Mountains 4x4 Tour with Free Wine Tasting: $69
- Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $74
- Wine tasting on-board the Demetris Chara BBQboat BlueLagoon tours: $86
- Paphos Hills Wine Tour: 3 Wineries, Olive Oil Farm & Monastery: $126
- Paphos Hills: Boutique Wine Tour & Scenic Escape - 4+ Guests: $132
- Paphos Akamas Wine Tour: Wineries, Sea Caves & Coastal Sights: $154
- Paphos Half Day-Free Wine Tasting- Max 7p Group -Full A/C: $572
- Troodos Mountains -Free Wine Tasting- Max 7p Group -Full A/C: $572
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paphos and Zagora, we can see that Paphos is more expensive. And not only is Zagora much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paphos is in Europe and Zagora is in Africa, 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 Zagora would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Zagora 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 Zagora.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paphos Expensive? and Is Zagora Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paphos or Zagora?
Paphos has a larger population, and is about 2% larger than the population of Zagora. When comparing the sizes of Paphos and Zagora, 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.