Which place is cheaper, Johor Bahru or Santorini?
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 Santorini or Johor Bahru?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santorini or Johor Bahru, 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: Santorini or Johor Bahru?
Santorini
Santorini is a volcanic island that is part of the Cyclades group of the Greek Islands. It has some spectacular views, beautiful sunsets, and excellent beaches. As one of the most popular of the Greek Islands to visit, Santorini sees many tourists every year. However, it's for a good reason, as the famous white-washed buildings that spill down the hill, some with blue domes that match the gorgeous color of the water, are set against the beautiful mountainous backdrop of one of the most scenic areas of the Mediterranean. Home to several of these small and scenic towns such as Oia, Kamari, Perissa, and Fira, visitors can explore the large island, enjoy delicious food, swim at the beaches, hike the hills, and sail the blue waters.
Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru is the capital of the state of Johor in Southern Malaysia. Though it is largely industrial and does not typically cater to tourists, especially compared to the grandeur of neighboring Singapore, the city does have some opportunities for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Greece, The Best Budget Tours to Greece, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Malaysia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Malaysia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySantorini €250Johor Bahru €57
The average daily cost (per person) in Santorini is €250, while the average daily cost in Johor Bahru is €57. 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 Santorini and Johor Bahru in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantorini €118Johor Bahru €36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantorini €236Johor Bahru €72
Compare Hotels in Santorini and Johor Bahru
Looking for a hotel in Santorini or Johor Bahru? 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: Santorini Hotel Prices and Johor Bahru Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santorini €35Johor Bahru €11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini
Also for Santorini, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Santorini Airport Transfer Meet and Greet Service JTR: $15
- Santorini Private Transfer | Airport, Port & Hotels: $16
- Departure Transfer To Santorini Airport: $19
- Private Transfer from Santorini Airport (JTR) to Santorini Port: $21
- Santorini, Private Transfer with Luxury Airconditioned Vehicle: $22
- Private Express One Way Taxi Transfer up to 2: $23
- Private Arrival Transfer From Santorini Airport To All Destinations: $23
- Shared Transfer: $23
- Private Transfer Santorini: $23
- Santorini Private Transfer between Airport or Port and Santorini: $26
- Wedding Transfer for Guests: $27
- Private Transfer from-to Santorini airport to-from anywhere in Santorini Island: $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Johor Bahru
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Johor Bahru:
- Chauffeur: Johor Bahru to Kuantan Transfer [Car]: $282
- Johor Bharu to KUL Hotel (One Way Transfer): $275
- Private Transfer from Johor Bahru city to Malacca Cruise Port: $247
- °Sit Back & Relax - JB to Malacca MPV Transfer: $240
- Singapore Universal Studio & S.E.A Aquarium-COMBO One-Day Pass(Shared transfer): $210
- LEGOLAND Malaysia Admission Ticket with Return Transfer from Kuala Lumpur: $188
- Chauffeur: Johor Bahru to Penang Island Transfer [Van]: $157
- Private Transfer : Johor Bharu (JB) to Kuala Lumpur (KL): $136
- Legoland Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur 1-way Transfer: $125
- Chauffeur: Johor Bahru to Cameron Highlands Transfer [Van]: $122
- Universal Studios Singapore Tickets with Round-trip Transfers: $116
- Johor Bahru City to Kuala Lumpur City One-way Transfer: $105
Is it cheaper to fly into Santorini or Johor Bahru?
Prices for flights to both Johor Bahru and Santorini 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 daySantorini €96Johor Bahru €14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santorini
For Santorini, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Santorini Sunset Sailing Cruise with Greek BBQ Dinner: $94
- Farm to Table Food Tour Experience in Santorini: $94
- Award-Winning Santorini Cooking Class with Greek Chef: $127
- Cooking Class in Traditional cave house in Santorini!: $129
- Santorini Volcano Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $132
- Luxury Santorini Sunset Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $141
- Sunset Sea Kayak with Light Dinner with Pick-up Option: $141
- Miss Anna Santorini Cooking Class: $153
- Santorini : Night Hike, Wine Tasting and Dinner: $164
- Small Group Cooking Lesson & Wine Tasting at Award-Winning Winery: $164
- Miss Anna Santorini BAKING Cooking Class: $176
- Clandestine Dinner by Petra Kouzina: $176
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Santorini €35Johor Bahru €6.97
Tours and Activities in Santorini
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.
- Caldera, Villages and Sunsets Experience in Santorini: $2.29
- Fira Audio Guided Walking Tour 1h00 and 16 audio reviews: $6.93
- Authentic A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Oia: $9.99
- Skip the Line Lost Atlantis Experience Ticket: $16
- Sunset Cruise Santorini Volcano & Thirasia: $28
- Santorini Shore Excursion: Private Tour with Tender Port Pickup: $33
- Santorini Volcanic Sunset Cruise: $35
- Santorini Volcano & Sunset Caldera Cruise: $35
- Fira to Oia Best Taxi-Style Tour!: $35
- Santorini Volcano and Hot Springs Cruise Tour from Fira Old Port: $35
- Santorini Volcano Cruise with Free Time in Thirasia from Athinios: $35
- Santorini Sunset Tour: Red Beach, Megalochori and Oia: $38
Tours and Activities in Johor Bahru
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Johor Bahru are as follows:
- Adventure Cove WaterPark Sentosa Island Singpore: $34
- Adventure Cove Waterpark Tickets: $49
- Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast Admission Ticket in Johor: $29
- Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast Tickets: $39
- Causeway Tour: $20
- DaVinci & The Wheel of Time - Cinematic Walkthrough VR Experience: $19
- Firefly Tour Johor Bahru@Kota Tinggi Firefly Park: $6.53
- Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore Entry Ticket with Voucher: $74
- HydroDash Singapore Ticket: $45
- Johor Bahru : Seadoo JetSki 30mins Self Ride Tour (Double): $86
- Johor Bahru : Seadoo JetSki 30mins Self Ride Tour(Single): $62
- Brooklyn Cruise at Puteri Harbour: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySantorini €25Johor Bahru €4.55
Sample the Local Flavors in Santorini
Also in Santorini, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Santorini Ftelos Brewery Guided Tour and Beer Tasting Experience: $41
- Santorini Wine Tasting Museum: $81
- Visit to a Wine Museum and Wine Tasting in Santorini: $90
- Santorini Wine & Village Experience–Megalochori &Wine Tasting(4h): $94
- Santorini Private Wine Tour with Local Wineries & Tastings: $100
- Caldera Views, Cliffside Villages, and Santorinian Wine Tasting: $100
- Premium Wine Tasting with Caldera Views: $105
- Guided ATV Tour with Wine Tasting: $106
- Wine tasting and Carving lesson in Santorini: $112
- Santorini Wine Tasting & Premium Lunch at Award-Winning Winery: $129
- Private Santorini Tour 3-9 hours-Wine Tasting or Spanish Optional: $129
- Santorini Wine Tour in two or three Wineries: $159
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santorini and Johor Bahru, we can see that Santorini is more expensive. And not only is Johor Bahru much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Santorini is in Europe and Johor Bahru is in Asia, 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 Johor Bahru would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Johor Bahru 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 Santorini would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santorini than you might in Johor Bahru.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Santorini Expensive? and Is Johor Bahru Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santorini or Johor Bahru?
Johor Bahru has a larger population, and is about 34% larger than the population of Santorini. When comparing the sizes of Santorini and Johor Bahru, 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.