Which place is cheaper, Lodz or Paros?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Paros or Lodz?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Paros and Lodz. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Paros or Lodz?
Paros
A popular vacation destination for visitors to the Greek islands, Paros is the second largest island of the Cyclades group. It is characterized by beautiful Mediterranean beaches and charming seaside villages.
Lodz
Located in central Poland, Lodz is a city perhaps best-known as a former textile-manufacturing hub. There are plenty of attractions and museums dedicated to showcasing that history, as well as a drive to promote it as a center for creative industries like art, design, fashion, and film.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Greece, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Greece, The Best Historical Tours in Poland, and The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayParos €122Lodz €30
The average daily cost (per person) in Paros is €122, while the average daily cost in Lodz is €30. 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 Paros and Lodz in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personParos €53Lodz €13
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomParos €106Lodz €26
Compare Hotels in Paros and Lodz
Looking for a hotel in Paros or Lodz? 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: Paros Hotel Prices and Lodz Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paros €37Lodz €6.38
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paros
Also for Paros, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer From Naxos Port-Airport To All Destinations: $60
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lodz
Also for Lodz, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Poland Lodz city private transfer-Krakow Balice Airport: $138
- Luxury airport transfer from Lodz to Warszawa Chopin Airport: $102
Is it cheaper to fly into Paros or Lodz?
Prices for flights to both Lodz and Paros 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 dayParos €45Lodz €10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paros
For Paros, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Two and half-hours Traditional Greek Cooking Class in Amorgos: $59
- Naxos Town Food Tour : $92
- Cretan Cooking Class and Dinner: Evening in a Rethymno Home : $96
- 4 Hour Traditional Cooking Class for Small Group: $96
- Naxos Perivoli Farm Experience & Wood-fire Cooking Class: $104
- Naxos:Half-day cooking class at Basiliko : $106
- Greek Cooking Class with Full Meal: $113
- Food Tasting and Cooking Class on Naxos with Local Market Visit: $115
- Paros Cooking Class: $116
- Naxos Old Town Private Food Tour with Dinner and Pickup: $153
- Naxos Villages Food Tour : $161
- Cooking Class with 6-Course Menu and Drinks: $642
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lodz
For Lodz, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lodz Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $183
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paros €22Lodz €5.43
Tours and Activities in Paros
For Paros, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Essence of Naxos Tour: $33
- Full One-Day Tour Naxos & Heraklia: $175
- 2-Hour Private Beach Picnic Experience in Paros: $81
- 5 Hours Private Guided Tour Around Santorini : $124
- All inclusive day sailing tour from Naxos to the small cyclades: $153
- All-Inclusive Catamaran Day Cruise: $164
- Antiparos & Despotiko full day cruise from Paros: $98
- Beautiful Sunset Photo Walk Tour on Paros: $163
- Boat Cruise to Rina's Cave & Ano/Kato Koufonisi with BBQ Lunch: $76
- Catamaran Full-Day Cruise around Naxos or Paros with Lunch: $153
- Cruise from Naxos to Santorini: $82
- Cruises to Delos-Mykonos, Santorini and Koufonisi by Alexander : $49
Tours and Activities in Lodz
For Lodz, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Magic Christmas tour in Lodz: $151
- Private Walking City Tour in Lodz: $207
- Frederic Chopin and Masovian Country Small Group Tour from Lodz with Lunch: $233
- Half-Day Chelmno Kulmhof Concentration Camp Private Tour: $137
- Jasna Gora & Black Madonna Private Tour from Lodz with Lunch : $246
- Krakow and Auschwitz Small Group Tour from Lodz with Lunch: $289
- Lodz Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $102
- Lodz Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $164
- Lodz Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $164
- Romantic tour in Lodz: $96
- Torun Private Tour from Lodz with Lunch: $267
- Unique Gems of Lodz - Walking Tour : $96
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayParos €25Lodz €5.35
Sample the Local Flavors in Paros
Also in Paros, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Wine Tasting and Tour in Saint Anna Winery in Naxos: $60
- Citron Tasting and Distillery 1-Hour Guided Tour in Naxos: $65
- 3 Hour Tour in Paros Wine Tasting: $164
- Paros wine tour and tasting: $166
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paros and Lodz, we can see that Paros is more expensive. And not only is Lodz much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lodz would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lodz 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 Paros would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paros than you might in Lodz.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paros Expensive? and Is Lodz Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paros or Lodz?
Lodz has a larger population, and is about 150 times larger than the population of Paros. When comparing the sizes of Paros and Lodz, 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.