Which place is cheaper, Varna or Mykonos?
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 Mykonos or Varna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Mykonos and Varna. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Mykonos or Varna?
Mykonos
Mykonos, a Greek Island in the middle of the Aegean Sea, is part of the Cyclades group. Mykonos is one of the most touristy islands in the Aegean Sea and is famous for its whitewashed buildings that climb up the hill along with historic windmills, stunning hillside views, and fantastic seafood restaurants. Because of its popularity, Mykonos comes with a hefty tourist markup. Many passengers arrive here as part of a cruise, so during the day its small streets can become crowded with tourists and its harbor fills with large ships. August and July are the most popular times to visit, so if you're hoping to avoid to crowds it's best to come a few months earlier.
Varna
Varna is a coastal city on the Black Sea. It's the third largest city in Bulgaria and many people consider it the summer capital of the country. It's a major tourist destination and it can make for a relaxing escape at the beach if you're in Bulgaria during the summer. It is the only city in Bulgaria that cruises visit, and as such, it's tourist infrastructure has grown. In addition to being a tourist destination, Varna is also a business and university center, seaport, and the headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy and merchant marine.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Contiki Tours to Greece, The Best G Adventures Tours to Greece, The Best 10-Day Tours in Bulgaria, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Bulgaria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayMykonos €272Varna €77
The average daily cost (per person) in Mykonos is €272, while the average daily cost in Varna is €77. 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 Mykonos and Varna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personMykonos €74Varna €33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomMykonos €148Varna €66
Compare Hotels in Mykonos and Varna
Looking for a hotel in Mykonos or Varna? 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: Mykonos Hotel Prices and Varna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Mykonos €24Varna €8.76
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Mykonos
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Mykonos:
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Bus to Paradise Beach (for 2)€5.60
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Taxi to Kalafatis€13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Mykonos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Mykonos:
- 24-hour Point-Point Mykonos Airport and Port Transfers Service: $30
- Arrival Transfer from Mykonos Airport JMK to Mykonos by Minivan: $75
- Delos Island: Roundtrip Boat Transfer from Mykonos Island: $34
- Effortless Private Transfer in Mykonos: $173
- From Helicopter Transfer to Athens or Greek Island: $2,955
- Mykonos 6hrs sailing cruise: Delos Rhenia with lunch & transfer : $167
- Mykonos Airport (JMK) to Mykonos - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $65
- Mykonos Airport or Port from/to Point to Point Private Transfers: $233
- Mykonos Catamaran Sunset Cruise with Meal, Drinks & Transfer: $143
- Mykonos Catamaran Sunset Semi private Cruise with transfer: $167
- Mykonos Delos Rhenia Daily Cruise with BBQ, Drinks & Transfer: $173
- Mykonos Island Private One Way Transfer : $67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Varna
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Varna:
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Varna City: $42
- Private Transfer from Balchik to Varna (VAR) Airport: $63
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Balchik: $63
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Albena: $72
- Private Transfer from Albena to Varna (VAR) Airport : $72
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Obzor: $78
- Private Transfer from Golden Sands to Varna (VAR) Airport: $81
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Kavarna: $90
- Private Transfer from Kavarna to Varna (VAR) Airport: $90
- Private One-way Transfer Varna Airport to Hotel or vice versa: $94
- Private Transfer from Varna (VAR) Airport to Pomorie: $129
- Varna Airport - Sunny Beach | Airport Transfer,Taxi, Bus, Van Service | Book Now: $131
Is it cheaper to fly into Mykonos or Varna?
Prices for flights to both Varna and Mykonos 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 dayMykonos €83Varna €38
Typical Food Prices in Mykonos
Some typical examples of dining costs in Mykonos are as follows:
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Two Ice cream Cones€4.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Mykonos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Mykonos.
- Food Tour: Aperitivo In Mykonos Town: $76
- Traditional Lunch or Dinner at the Mykonian Spiti: $76
- Sunset Boat Cruise with Light Dinner & Drinks: $101
- Sunset Sail Cruise to Rhenia, Beach Hopping, Dinner: $111
- Food Tour of Mykonos - Flavors and local tastes: $114
- Group Cooking Class at the Home of a Local Family: $117
- Food Tour in Mykonos - Famous Tastings : $118
- Private Cooking Class at the Home of a Mykonian Family : $119
- Greek Cooking Class with Meal and Wine: $141
- Hands-On Cooking Class with a Professional Chef: $141
- Mykonos Cooking Class Experience for Cruise Travelers: $141
- Small Group Mykonian Cooking Class Experience: $143
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Mykonos €23Varna €8.03
Tours and Activities in Mykonos
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Mykonos are as follows:
- Mykonian Farm Entrance Ticket : $12
- Mykonos Old Town Historic and Cultural Walking Tour.: $18
- Iconic A Guided Walking Tour of Highlights: $29
- Highlights Walking Tour with a Local: $34
- Walking Tour as a Local: $35
- Feel like a local - Walking Tour in Mykonos Town 2hours: $41
- Old Town Walking Tour with Certified Local Guide: $41
- Mykonos Walking Tour: $41
- Mykonos Town Highlights A Sunset Walking Tour: $42
- Sunset Party Boat Cruise with 1 Drink: $45
- For Cruise Ships: Beach Escape and Free Time in Mykonos Town: $47
- Small Group Mykonos Walk with Cruise terminal pick up: $53
Tours and Activities in Varna
Here are a few actual costs in Varna for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Rope Adventure at Bellevue Park: $13
- Audio Guide for All Sunny Beach Sights, Attractions or Experiences: $17
- Self-guided tour in Varna Archaeological Museum + ticket: $23
- Audio Guide for All Varna Sights, Attractions or Experiences: $23
- Balchik Palace Walking Tour with Highlights: $36
- Half Day Private Bicycle Tour in Varna: $48
- Varna Private Tour Itinerary: $67
- Bulgaria Cycling Day Tours - country & sea: $69
- The OFFroad Adventure : $71
- The Ultimate Private Communist Tour of Varna: $71
- Stone Forest and Aladzha Monastery Experience: $72
- Ultimate ATV and Forest Adventure in Golden Sands: $78
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayMykonos €20Varna €7.99
Sample the Local Flavors in Mykonos
Also in Mykonos, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Mykonos Town & Brewery:2-Hour Walking Tour with Beer Tasting: $76
- Mykonos Bar Crawl with a Local: $76
- Mykonos Town & Visit a local Brewery : Walking Tour with Tasting: $78
- Winery Vineyard Experience with Food & Wine Tasting: $80
- Tour and Wine Tasting in Mykonian Land : $81
- Wine Tasting at a Mykonian Farm: $88
- Wine Tasting Tour at a traditional farm in Mykonos: $90
- Half-Day Wine Tasting and Snack at a Local House: $164
- Mykonos Highlights Private Tour with Optional Wine Tasting: $186
Sample the Local Flavors in Varna
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Varna:
- Private Exploration: French Influence in Varna + Walking + Wine tasting tour: $59
- Varna Exquisite Wine Tasting: $71
- Private Varna Gourmet Tour with Superb Wine Tasting: $71
- Varna Vibes Adventure & Wine Tasting: $75
- The Ultimate Private Varna Walking, Culture & Wine Tasting Tour: $94
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mykonos and Varna, we can see that Mykonos is more expensive. And not only is Varna much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Varna would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Varna 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 Mykonos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Mykonos than you might in Varna.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Mykonos Expensive? and Is Varna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Mykonos or Varna?
Mykonos has a larger population, and is about 89% larger than the population of Varna. When comparing the sizes of Mykonos and Varna, 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.