Which place is cheaper, Monaco or Cappadocia?
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 Cappadocia or Monaco?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Cappadocia or Monaco? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Cappadocia or Monaco?
Cappadocia
Cappadocia is in Central Anatolia, between the mountains Erciyes, Melendiz and Hasan. It is famous for its underground cities, fairy chimneys, and caves. The landscape of the area is some of the most unique you'll ever see. The fairy chimneys are bizarrely shaped rock outcroppings that have evolved from the unique geography in the area. There are hiking trails through the series of valleys that make up the area. It's a great place to explore for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers.
Monaco
Monaco is a small city-state that is completely surrounded by France. The Italian Riviera is only a few kilometers to the east and the country enjoys a wonderful, Mediterranean climate. Monaco is also the second smallest independent state in the world, with the Vatican being the smallest. It is six times as large of the Vatican and also the world's most densely populated independent country. It is entirely urban and a fun place to spend a few days.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours from Istanbul, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Istanbul.
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Cappadocia Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayCappadocia $147Monaco $267
The average daily cost (per person) in Cappadocia is $147, while the average daily cost in Monaco is $267. 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 Cappadocia and Monaco in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCappadocia $41Monaco $139
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCappadocia $82Monaco $278
Compare Hotels in Cappadocia and Monaco
Looking for a hotel in Cappadocia or Monaco? 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: Cappadocia Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cappadocia $40Monaco $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cappadocia
Also for Cappadocia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 2 Hour Quad Bike Safari in Cappadocia ( Transfer Include ): $11
- Private Transfer Airport to Cappadocia or Airport to Cappadocia: $45
- 2 Hour Jeep Safari Tour in Cappadocia ( Transfer Include ): $18
- 2 way Transfer fr/to Nevsehir & Kayseri Airport / Cappadocia: $54
- ATV Safari Experience in Cappadocia with roundtrip hotel transfer: $51
- Balloon Flight in Cappadocia / Goreme Flight ( Transfer Include ): $42
- Cappadocia 2-Hours Sunset ATV Quad Tour w/Free Hotel Transfer: $42
- Cappadocia Airport Private Transfer: $143
- Cappadocia Airport Transfer: $95
- Cappadocia Balloon Watching & Sunrise Hike - Hotel transfer!: $106
- Cappadocia Flying Dress Photo Shoot with Transfer: $119
- Cappadocia Full Day Guided Red Tour with Lunch and Hotel Transfer: $78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Monaco
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Monaco:
- Private Transfer from Nice to Monaco: $135
Is it cheaper to fly into Cappadocia or Monaco?
Prices for flights to both Monaco and Cappadocia 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 dayCappadocia $67Monaco $108
Typical Food Prices in Cappadocia
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Cappadocia:
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Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cappadocia Turkish Night With Unlimited Drinks And Dinner: $40
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show: Dinner and Entertainment: $47
- Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks: $54
- Cappadocia Turkish Night wTransfer,Dinner &Unlimited Drinks: $59
- Turkish Nights in Cappadocia Dinner & Cultural Show in a Cave: $65
- Turkish night show with dinner and unlimited free alcohol: $69
- Romantic Cappadocia Private Sunset Dinner With Wild Food : $69
- Cappadocia Night: Turkish Dance & Dinner : $70
- Turkish Night Show: Unlimited Alcohol, Dinner and Transfer: $70
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with dinner, unlimited alcohol: $77
- Turkish Night Show With Dinner in a Cave Restaurant: $78
- Cappadocia Turkish Night Show with Dinner and Entertainments: $79
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cappadocia $75Monaco $27
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cappadocia
For Cappadocia, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Underground City Entrance for Two$0.73
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Hot Air Balloon Ride for Two$14
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Horseback Riding for Two$2.78
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Cappadocia Driving Tour$2.96
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Goreme Museum Entrance Fee$0.36
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Whirling Dervishes Show$2.42
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Turkish Bath$1.69
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Hot air ballooning$9.80
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Goreme open air museum$0.48
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Bellydancing Show$3.15
Tours and Activities in Cappadocia
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Cappadocia.
- Cappadocia Private Shopping Tour with Driver: $5.00
- Cappadocia Private RED GREEN Tour : $5.00
- Cappadocia Red (North) Tour: $5.00
- Cappadocia Green (South) Tour: $5.00
- Sunset or Daytime ATV Adventure Tour: $5.28
- Deal Package : Cappadocia Full-day Red Tour & ATV Quad Bike Safari: $12
- Sunset Horseback Riding Tour in Cappadocia: $12
- Horseback Riding Experience in Beautiful Valleys of Cappadocia: $13
- Authentic Pottery Workshop Experience: $13
- Historical Pottery Experience Tour: $14
- Sunrise Balloon Watching Tour with Audio Guide: $15
- ATV Adventure Tours in Cappadocia: $15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Monaco
Here are a few typical costs in Monaco for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Grand Prix for Two$118
Tours and Activities in Monaco
Here are a few actual costs in Monaco for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- CANNES: Private Panoramic Helicopter Tour: $1,521
- Classic Old Car for a Private Guided Tour of the Côte d'Azur: $329
- Excursion to Eze and Half Day Shared Tour 5h: $88
- Explore Guided Walking Tour With Local Guide: $46
- Eze and Full Day Shared Tour 7h: $100
- French Riviera Full Day Tour: $129
- From Nice: Italian Riviera, Monaco, & Monte Carlo Tour: $910
- Jewels of Monaco – Private Walking Tour for Couples: $1,311
- Monaco & Monte-Carlo: Enter into the Legend - Guided Tour: $82
- Monaco Private Walking Tour: $369
- Monaco and Monte Carlo Night Tour: $82
- Eze Village, Monaco-Ville, & Monte Carlo Night Tour: $411
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCappadocia $14Monaco $30
Sample the Local Flavors in Cappadocia
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cappadocia:
- Guided Bar Crawl with Hotel Pickup and Snack: $33
- Wine Tasting in Cappadocia Turkey - Introduction of local wines: $35
- Cappadocia Wine Tasting Experience: $41
- Combo Tour with Wine Tasting and Adventure Tours: $59
- Private Wine Tasting and Day Tour w/Göreme Museum: $113
- Cappadocia Private Wine Tasting Tour : $119
- Half-Day Private Cappadocia Wine Tour Experience: $282
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Cappadocia and Monaco, we can see that Monaco is more expensive. And not only is Cappadocia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Cappadocia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cappadocia 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 Monaco would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Monaco than you might in Cappadocia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cappadocia Expensive? and Is Monaco Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cappadocia or Monaco?
Cappadocia has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Monaco. When comparing the sizes of Cappadocia and Monaco, 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.