Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Paros?
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 Paros or Gdansk?
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 Paros and Gdansk. 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: Paros or Gdansk?
Paros
A popular vacation destination for visitors to the Greek islands, Paros is the second largest island of the Cyclades group. It is characterized by beautiful Mediterranean beaches and charming seaside villages.
Gdansk
Gdansk is the capital and largest city of the Pomeranian Voivodeship in northern Poland. The port dates back a thousand years and was an influential city in the Hanseatic League during the Middle Ages. The city was essentially destroyed during World War II but has rebuilt into one of Europe's most beautiful port cities. The city now has a population of around 460,000 and is a popular tourist destination for visitors from around the globe. It is known for its impressive city center, its great museums, and its beaches that line the coast of the Gulf of Gdansk. In particular, it is a popular summer destination.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Greece, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Greece, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Paros Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayParos €154Gdansk €66
The average daily cost (per person) in Paros is €154, while the average daily cost in Gdansk is €66. 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 Paros and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personParos €53Gdansk €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomParos €106Gdansk €50
Compare Hotels in Paros and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Paros or Gdansk? 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: Paros Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paros €37Gdansk €8.06
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- Warsaw/Deluxe Private Transfer Service: $357
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Gdansk APT-HTL (GDN): $34
- Transfer to Sierra Golf Club - active recreation: $101
- Transfer from Gdańsk/Gdańsk Airport to Sopot (4-6) pax and (7-8) pax: $60
- Transfer from Gdańsk/Gdańsk Airport to Gniew (1-4) pax and (5-8) pax: $139
- Transfer from Gdańsk/Airport Gdańsk to Starogard Gdański: $101
- Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Toruń: $239
- Transfer from Gdańsk Airport (GDN) to Tczew (1-4) pax and (5-8) pax: $135
- Transfer from Gdansk or Airport Gdansk to Slupsk: $281
- Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Słupsk: $197
- Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Rumia: $78
- Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Pruszcz Gdański: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Paros or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Paros 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 dayParos €77Gdansk €34
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paros
For Paros, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Greek Cooking Experience in Amorgos: $68
- Cretan Cooking Class and Dinner: Evening in a Rethymno Home : $125
- Cooking Class with Greek Meal & Wine: $127
- Cooking Class Sunset Dinner and Tour in Paros Farm : $158
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Gdansk
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Gdansk.
- Delicious Gdańsk Food Tour in Poland: $100
- Deluxe Polish Food Tour Experience in Gdansk: $118
- Foodpairing dinner in one of the best restaurants in Gdansk: $160
- Sopot: Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $193
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Paros €22Gdansk €7.68
Tours and Activities in Paros
For Paros, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Bar and Game Room Experience on Paros Island: $72
- Paros Bus Island Tour: $74
- Full Day Bus Tour in Paros and Antiparos Islands from Paros : $75
- Koufonisi Shared Speedboat Day Tour from Piso Livadi Port Paros: $78
- Paros Island Tour: $78
- Half Day Cruise Explore Paros Antiparos and Despotiko : $78
- Half Day Sea Tours Blue Lagoon Sea Caves Antiparos Alyki port: $78
- Iraklia and Koufonisi Cruise from Paros: $81
- Cruise to Koufonissi from Paros Island: $84
- Half Day Sea Tour on Pirate Wooden Party Boat- Alyki port: $85
- Paros Half Day Wooden Boat Sea Tours in Parikia Bay or Sunset: $85
- Cruise to Iraklia and Koufonisi from Paros: $90
Tours and Activities in Gdansk
Here are a few actual costs in Gdansk for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 hour Gdansk Amber Workshop Tour : $239
- 6 Hours Teutonic Castle Tour in Malbork : $250
- Beer Tour. Tasting and Tales in Gdansk: $79
- Boat Tour in Gdańsk – Explore the Historic Motława River: $35
- Cruises on the Motlawa River by a luxury catamaran - Gdańsk from the water side: $19
- Culinary cruises - pierogi tasting Shipyard and Port: $32
- Delicious Gdansk Craft Beer Tour: $88
- Deluxe Polish Vodka Tour Experience in Gdansk: $127
- Discover Gdansk Walking Tour: $5.97
- Electric Scooter Gdańsk: Shipyard Tour - 1,5-Hour of Magic!: $71
- Extraordinary day tour to Kaszuby region with Poland By Locals: $281
- From Gdansk Malbork Castle Guided Tour with Hotel Pick Up: $108
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayParos €25Gdansk €4.48
Sample the Local Flavors in Paros
Also in Paros, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Paros Wine Tasting at a Local Winery: $42
- 4-Hour Tour of Paros Wine Tasting: $179
Sample the Local Flavors in Gdansk
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Gdansk:
- Gdansk Pub Crawl with Free Drinks: $26
- Polish Spirits tasting in Gdańsk Craft Distillery tawern: $37
- #1 Pub Crawl in Sopot: $44
- Exclusive Gdańsk Wine Tour with Polish Wine Tastings: $96
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paros and Gdansk, we can see that Paros is more expensive. And not only is Gdansk much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gdansk would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gdansk 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 Paros would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paros than you might in Gdansk.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paros Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paros or Gdansk?
Gdansk has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Paros. When comparing the sizes of Paros and Gdansk, 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.