How much one day for Greece dey cost?
Greece na one of the better-value destination for Western Europe, but price dey change well well between Athens and the famous islands. Na dis be realistic daily budget per person, wey no include flight.
- Backpacker: 50-70 EUR — hostel dorm, gyros and souvlaki, public bus, free sight
- Mid-range: 100-160 EUR — 3-star hotel, taverna, small ferry and museum
- Comfort: 200 EUR and up — boutique hotel for Santorini or Mykonos, sea-view dining, taxi
Sample price
Food na where Greece dey shine for value. Souvlaki or gyros pita cost 3.50-5 EUR. Full taverna meal with carafe of house wine go cost 15-22 EUR per person. Frappe or Greek coffee na 2-3.50 EUR, bottle of beer around 4 EUR.
- Coffee (frappe/freddo): 2.50-4 EUR
- Greek salad: 7-10 EUR
- Metro/bus ticket for Athens: 1.20 EUR (90 min)
- Acropolis ticket: 20 EUR (e cheaper for winter)
- Sunbed and umbrella set: 15-40 EUR for popular islands
Islands and ferry
Ferry na real budget matter. Athens (Piraeus) to Santorini go cost roughly 40-65 EUR for slow ferry or 60-80 EUR for high-speed boat. Short hop for the Cyclades na 15-35 EUR. Book early for Ferryhopper or Blue Star Ferries for summer, when seat dey finish quick.
Santorini and Mykonos na the priciest islands. If you want the same beauty for half the price, check Naxos, Milos, Syros or the small-known Dodecanese.
Money and card
Greece dey use euro. Card (Visa and Mastercard) dem accept am well well, even plenty taverna, but carry small cash for small village, kiosk and island bakery. ATM dey everywhere; use bank-branded machine so you go dodge the high fee of Euronet ATM. Tipping small, round up or leave 5-10 percent if service sweet.
Tips to save money
- Travel for May, June or September for warm sea and lower price
- Chop the daily special (piato imeras) for family taverna
- Buy water and snack for supermarket like AB or Sklavenitis
- Use the Athens metro from airport instead of taxi
- Pick one or two islands instead of dey hop every day — ferry go add up quick
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