A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Paros vs. Torun for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Paros or Torun?

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 Torun. 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 Torun?

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.

Torun

Torun is a city in northern Poland, on the Vistula River. This magnificently walled Gothic town on the Vistula should be high on every traveler's list, possibly as its delights seem low on everyone else's, leaving visitors who make it here to revel unrestricted in its wealth of red-brick buildings, Unesco-listed sites and medieval city defenses, all of which WWII mercifully decided to ignore. Beyond architecture, Torun is also well known as the birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus. His name is all over town, and you can even buy gingerbread shaped in his image. This other Torun icon - its pierniki (gingerbread) - is famous across Poland.

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.


Which place is cheaper, Torun or Paros?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

The average daily cost (per person) in Paros is €154, while the average daily cost in Torun is €36. 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 Torun in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Paros 53
    Torun 13
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Paros 106
    Torun 26
Compare Hotels in Paros and Torun

Looking for a hotel in Paros or Torun? 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.

Hotels in Paros


Hotels in Torun


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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 Torun Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Paros 37
    Torun 4.61

Is it cheaper to fly into Paros or Torun?

Prices for flights to both Torun 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
  • Food Meals for one day
    Paros 77
    Torun 16

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paros

For Paros, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Cretan Cooking Class and Dinner: Evening in a Rethymno Home : $126
  • Cooking Class with Greek Meal & Wine: $127
  • Cooking Class Sunset Dinner and Tour in Paros Farm : $158

Typical Food Prices in Torun

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Torun:


  • Ice Cream
    0.61
  • Gingerbread
    0.59
  • Sandwich
    0.99

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Torun

For Torun, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

  • Torun Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $194

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Paros 22
    Torun 4.26

Tours and Activities in Paros

For Paros, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Scuba Adventure (Double Tank) – Reefs, Wrecks & Caves of Paros: $167
  • 5 hour Cruises Blue Lagoon and Sea Caves daily at 0930: $131
  • Amazing Beach Hike Experience Of Paros: $217
  • Blue Lagoon and Antiparos Full Day Cruise with BBQ: $191
  • Cruise to Iraklia and Koufonisi from Paros: $90
  • Cruise to Mykonos and Delos from Paros Island: $108
  • EXPLORE Tour Adventure in Koufonisia & Naxos (Shared max 10 pax): $203
  • Full Day Bus Tour in Paros and Antiparos Islands from Paros : $75
  • Full Day Catamaran Cruise in Paros: $191
  • Full Day Cruise to Delos and Mykonos Islands from Paros: $96
  • Full Day Island Tour in Amorgos : $102
  • Full-Day Cruise in Antiparos and Despotiko with Barbecue: $108

Typical Entertainment Prices in Torun

For Torun, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:


  • Gingerbread Cooking Class
    2.23

Tours and Activities in Torun

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Torun.

  • Copernicus to Castles Self Guided Tour of Torun Old Town: $8.66
  • Discover A Private Walking Adventure: $283
  • Gothic architecture and Copernicus's Life Private Walking Tour: $117
  • Private walking city tour in Torun: $295
  • Torun Copernicus Trail and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $141
  • Torun Living Museum of Gingerbread and Old Town Private Walking Tour: $139
  • Torun Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $107
  • Torun Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $173
  • Torun Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $172
  • Walking Tour of the medieval ToruĊ„ : $150

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Paros 25
    Torun 4.69

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


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Paros and Torun, we can see that Paros is more expensive. And not only is Torun much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Torun would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Torun 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 Torun.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paros Expensive? and Is Torun Expensive?.


Which is Bigger, Paros or Torun?

Torun has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Paros. When comparing the sizes of Paros and Torun, 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.