Which place is cheaper, Izmir or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Petra and Izmir can help you decide which place is right for you.
Whether you're checking off the Seven Wonders of the World, or you're just a huge Indiana Jones fan, the city of Petra must be on your bucket list. The "rose red city, half as old as time," was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom in the 6th century BC. It was the center for trade and commerce until an earthquake took out buildings and destroyed their water management system. After this destruction, the city of Petra seemed to be lost to western civilization.
Izmir is a metropolitan city of Turkey and the second most populous city on the Aegean Sea after Athens, Greece. Known as Smyrna in antiquity, it was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans, and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Most remnants of this past are gone; however, there are a few archaeological sites in addition to beaches, bustling city streets, and colorful markets.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Istanbul.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Izmir 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 destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Petra and Izmir in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Izmir:
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Some typical examples of dining costs in Petra are as follows:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Petra.
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Petra are as follows:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Petra are as follows:
Here are a few actual costs in Izmir for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Izmir:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Izmir, we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Izmir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East and Izmir is in Europe, 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 Izmir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Izmir 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 Petra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Petra than you might in Izmir.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Petra Expensive? and Is Izmir Expensive?.
Izmir has a larger population, and is about 180 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra and Izmir, 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.
Izmir has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Petra experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Izmir. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round.
The heat can be very extreme in Petra. In the summer, Petra is a little warmer than Izmir. Typically, the summer temperatures in Petra in July average around 33°C (91°F), and Izmir averages at about 28°C (82°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Izmir this time of the year. In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Izmir during summer. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Izmir receives 378 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Petra usually receives less rain than Izmir. Petra gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Izmir receives 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Petra as well as Izmir. Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Petra is generally a little warmer than Izmir. Daily temperatures in Petra average around 27°C (80°F), and Izmir fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Izmir. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the autumn, Petra often gets more sunshine than Izmir. Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Izmir receives 232 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in October than Izmir. Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Izmir receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Izmir and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year.
Petra is much warmer than Izmir in the winter. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 15°C (59°F) in January, and Izmir fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Izmir during winter. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Izmir receives 131 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Izmir. In January, Petra usually receives less rain than Izmir. Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Izmir receives 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Izmir and Petra during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Petra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Petra is much warmer than Izmir. Typically, the spring temperatures in Petra in April average around 25°C (76°F), and Izmir averages at about 16°C (61°F).
In Izmir, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Petra. In the spring, Petra often gets more sunshine than Izmir. Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Izmir receives 231 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in April than Izmir. Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Izmir receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
Petra | Izmir | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) |
Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) |
Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 153 mm (6 in) |