A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Skyros vs. Warsaw for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Skyros or Warsaw?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Skyros or Warsaw, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Skyros or Warsaw?

Skyros

Nestled in the Aegean Sea, Skyros is the largest and least explored island of the Sporades archipelago. With its rugged landscapes, pristine beaches, and rich cultural heritage, Skyros offers a unique Greek island experience away from the crowds. While Skyros is generally more affordable than popular Greek islands, smart planning can help stretch your budget further. Local accommodations can be found for low prices if you look in the right places. To save on meals, opt for local tavernas away from the main tourist areas. Many offer daily specials that are both delicious and affordable. The area around Molos Beach is known for its reasonably priced eateries.

Warsaw

Warsaw is the capital city of Poland. It has a population of 1.7 million, making it the country's largest city. Located on the Vistula River, it is a popular tourist destination for its interesting architecture and culture. The right bank of the river was the first area to become populated in the 9th or 10 century. Today, however, the city's central district is on the left bank of the river. The Old Town, where you will find many sights and attractions, is fully contained within the city center.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Greece, The Best Cruise Tours and Packages in Greece, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.


Which place is cheaper, Warsaw or Skyros?

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 Skyros is €263, while the average daily cost in Warsaw is €106. 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 Skyros and Warsaw in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Skyros 106
    Warsaw 48
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Skyros 212
    Warsaw 96
Compare Hotels in Skyros and Warsaw

Looking for a hotel in Skyros or Warsaw? 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 Skyros


Hotels in Warsaw


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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: Warsaw Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Skyros 34
    Warsaw 4.34

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Warsaw

Also for Warsaw, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Warsaw Outdoor Paintball with Transfers (all year round): $103
  • Airport Transfer: Warsaw Airport WAW to Warsaw by Luxury Car: $94
  • Airport Transfer: Warsaw Airport WAW to Warsaw by Luxury Van: $76
  • Airport Transfer: Warsaw to Warsaw Airport WAW by Business Car: $68
  • Airport Transfer: Warsaw to Warsaw Airport WAW by Luxury Van: $80
  • Arrival Transfer: Warsaw Airport WAW to Warsaw by Business Car: $72
  • CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer from Warsaw Airport WAW to Warsaw : $81
  • Departure Transfer: Warsaw to Chopin Airport WAW by Van: $78
  • First class Warsaw Airport Transfer (WAW): $161
  • Limousine Transfer: Warsaw Chopin Airport to City Center: $429
  • Luxury Warsaw Chopin Airport Transfer by private Limousine: $72
  • Premium Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) Private Transfer: $174

Is it cheaper to fly into Skyros or Warsaw?

Prices for flights to both Warsaw and Skyros 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
    Skyros 132
    Warsaw 44

Typical Food Prices in Warsaw

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


  • Dinner for Two
    12
  • Lunch for Two
    9.85

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Warsaw

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

  • Lunch or dinner at Hard Rock Cafe with Skip-the-Line: $33
  • Traditional Pierogi Dinner with Beer: $36
  • Polish Dumplings Cooking Class: $74
  • Warsaw's No 1 cooking class-Polish dumplings with liqueur tasting: $76
  • The Art of Pierogi Making - Warsaw cooking class dumplings: $86
  • Polish Food Tour: $92
  • Warsaw Traditional Food Tour with Adrian: $93
  • Half-Day Polish Food Walking Tour with Guide and Dinner: $94
  • Warsaw Food Tour with Local Guide: $113
  • 4-Hour Polish Food Tour: $115
  • Taste of Poland - Old Town food tour and guided walk in one: $115
  • Dinner Show at Sabat Theatre: $115

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Skyros 34
    Warsaw 6.62

Tours and Activities in Warsaw

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

  • Warsaw Old Town UNESCO HERITAGE walking tour in English: $5.49
  • Warsaw’s Muranów: Jewish Heritage Exploration Game and Tour: $5.96
  • Warsaw Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $6.68
  • Walking Audio Tour of Wilanów Palace Grounds: $7.99
  • Self Guided Legends and Uprisings Walking Tour of Warsaw: $8.09
  • Warsaw Exploration Private Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.55
  • Warsaw Old Town Highlights Walking Tour | max. 15 people : $9.56
  • Old Town Guided Walking Tour: $9.89
  • Warsaw's Old Town A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • Warsaw at War 1939-1945: A Self-guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • The Legacy of the Last King: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
  • Ticket pass to the world of fairy tales and adventures : $11

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Skyros 24
    Warsaw 9.84

Sample the Local Flavors in Warsaw

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Warsaw:

  • Pub Crawl with Optional 1-Hour Open Bar: $25
  • The Original Pub Crawl: $25
  • Warsaw Wine Tasting Private Tour with Wine Expert: $188
  • Warsaw Wine Tasting Private Tour with Wine Expert: $190


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Skyros and Warsaw, we can see that Skyros is more expensive. And not only is Warsaw much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Warsaw would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Warsaw 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 Skyros would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Skyros than you might in Warsaw.

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


Which is Bigger, Skyros or Warsaw?

Warsaw has a larger population, and is about 980 times larger than the population of Skyros. When comparing the sizes of Skyros and Warsaw, 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.