Overall, Greece is more expensive than Turkey. Accommodation, food, and transportation costs are all higher in Greece than in Turkey. However, this doesn't mean that Turkey is a cheap destination – you can still expect to spend a fair amount of money on your trip.
Should I go to Athens or Istanbul?
Istanbul simply offers more diverse sights from different periods of historical importance (Byzantine, Ottoman, etc.) in a more beautiful setting on the water than Athens, which offers wonderful Classical Age sights in a lovely central area with a lot of pedestrian-only streets.
Is it cheaper to live in Greece or Turkey?
Which Greek country pays you to move there?
The Greek island of Antikythera. A secluded Greek island has become the latest Mediterranean idyl to offer to pay people to move there, teaming up with the Greek Orthodox church to offer new residents a monthly allowance totalling €18,000 (NZ$33,000).
Is Turkey or Greece hotter in September?
Where's still hot in Europe in September
| Country | Destination | Average highs |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | Kas & Kalkan | 28°C |
| Italy | Sicily | 26°C |
| Portugal | Alentejo | 28°C |
| Greece | Crete | 27°C |
Who has more tourists Turkey or Greece?
Far fewer tourists go to Turkey than Greece, so locals dealing with tourists aren't tired of you, and it is still possible to have ruins all to yourself. Like Greece, you can relax on the beach, but in Turkey you can also relax on a blue cruise or in a hammam.