Which place is cheaper, Thessaloniki or Milos?
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 Milos or Thessaloniki?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Milos or Thessaloniki? 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: Milos or Thessaloniki?
Milos
Nestled in the heart of the Aegean Sea, Milos is a captivating island that offers a perfect blend of stunning landscapes, rich history, and authentic Greek charm. Visiting Milos doesn't have to strain your wallet. Budget accommodations can be found for fairly low prices in the shoulder season (May and September) as well as peak months. To save on meals, seek out local tavernas away from tourist hotspots. The villages of Plaka and Pollonia offer authentic dining experiences at reasonable prices. For transportation, consider renting a scooter or using the island's bus service to explore.
Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece and serves as the capital city of the Central Macedonia region. It also has a rich history dating back more than 3,000 years. As a visitor, you'll find that the city has been touched by the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires, all of which left their mark. In particular, the many Byzantine churches are quite impressive, with some of them listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece, The Best 3-Day Tours from Athens, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Athens.
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Milos Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMilos €256Thessaloniki €165
The average daily cost (per person) in Milos is €256, while the average daily cost in Thessaloniki is €165. 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 Milos and Thessaloniki in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMilos €104Thessaloniki €79
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMilos €208Thessaloniki €158
Compare Hotels in Milos and Thessaloniki
Looking for a hotel in Milos or Thessaloniki? 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: Milos Hotel Prices and Thessaloniki Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Milos €64Thessaloniki €13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Milos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Milos:
- Milos Private Transfer Service: $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Thessaloniki
Also for Thessaloniki, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bus Transfer to/from Kavala: $25
- Thessaloniki Airport Private Transfer Service: $35
- From Private Day Trip to Meteora with Transfer: $493
- Athens to/from Thessaloniki : Private Transfer: $1,006
Is it cheaper to fly into Milos or Thessaloniki?
Prices for flights to both Thessaloniki and Milos 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 dayMilos €115Thessaloniki €72
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Thessaloniki
For Thessaloniki, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Open Market Food Tour with Tasting: $53
- Cooking & Dining Experience with Greek Family: $69
- Guided Food Tour: $76
- Greek Ouzo and Meze Food Tour With A Local: $93
- Traditional Greek Food Tour With A Local: $94
- Kavala Food Tour and Cooking Workshop: $95
- Get a Taste of Thessaloniki - Food Tour & Lunch: $103
- Greek Cooking Class, Market Visit and Lunch: $104
- Guided Walking and Food Tour with Drinks: $117
- Thessaloniki Food Tour with a Local Chef: $129
- Cooking & Wine Tasting with Dockside Views: $141
- Cooking classes for Foodies, Discover Greek cuisine.: $158
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Milos €23Thessaloniki €26
Tours and Activities in Milos
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Milos are as follows:
- Half day Catamaran Morning Cruise in Kleftiko : $155
- Adamantas: Milos Sightseeing Sailboat Cruise: $188
- Best of Milos and Poliegos Catamaran snorkelling Cruise with BBQ: $239
- Catamaran Full Day Cruise in Agia Kiriaki Kleftiko: $238
- Catamaran Full Day Cruise: Poliegos - Kleftiko : $250
- Catamaran Half Day Afternoon Cruise With Sunset: Kleftiko : $184
- Catamaran Half Day Morning Cruise: Kleftiko: $185
- Enchanting Semi Private Kayaking Tours in Milos: $102
- From Adamas: Milos and Poliegos Catamaran Cruise with Lunch: $235
- From Design Your own Boat Cruise: $685
- From Guided Day Cruise to Kleftiko With Lunch: $158
- From Tailor-Made Private Cruise to Sifnos Island: $1,994
Tours and Activities in Thessaloniki
For Thessaloniki, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- White Tower Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.37
- Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour & Narrative: $9.37
- Thessaloniki:Selfie Museum, a 60-minute immersive experience: $13
- Museum of Illusions Admission Ticket: $13
- Ticket for Frida Kahlo Beyond the Icon Immersive Experience: $18
- Cretan Olive Oil Tasting Experience: $18
- Thessaloniki Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Tour: $19
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $19
- OTE Tower Rotating Experience with Light Meal: $21
- Byzantine Museum E-Ticket with Audio Tour: $21
- Byzantine Museum E-Ticket & Audio City Tour: $25
- Polycentric Museum & Aigai Royal Graves E-ticket with Audio Guide: $36
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMilos €33Thessaloniki €15
Sample the Local Flavors in Milos
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Milos:
- Kostantakis Winery - Milos Island Tour & Wine Tasting Experience: $71
Sample the Local Flavors in Thessaloniki
Also in Thessaloniki, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- From Pella-Edessa-Naousa wine tasting: $76
- Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour with Appetizers: $89
- Wine Tasting & Farm tour in Thessaloniki: $95
- Winery Visit with Wine Tasting Experience: $111
- Northern Greece Wine Tasting Tour in Kavala: $155
- Small Group Kavala Tour: Pangaion Mountain & Wine Tasting: $274
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Milos and Thessaloniki, we can see that Milos is more expensive. And not only is Thessaloniki much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Thessaloniki would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Thessaloniki 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 Milos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Milos than you might in Thessaloniki.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Milos Expensive? and Is Thessaloniki Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Milos or Thessaloniki?
Thessaloniki has a larger population, and is about 420 times larger than the population of Milos. When comparing the sizes of Milos and Thessaloniki, 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.