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Greece vs India

Greece from about $70/day against India from about $30/day — compared on daily cost, the months to go and what each one is actually best for. Add a third destination below to widen the comparison.

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Greece

Western Europe

IslandsHistoryFoodRomance

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India

South Asia

CultureSpiritualityFoodHistory

Destination 3

Metric	🇬🇷 Greece Western Europe	🇮🇳 India South Asia
Daily budget	$70–$130/day budget → mid	$30–$60/day budget → mid
Safety	Level 1 · Exercise normal safety precautionsAustralian Govt advice, 2026-09-30	Level 2 · Exercise a high degree of cautionAustralian Govt advice, 2026-08-27
Visa	Schengen / Visa-Free Schengen 90 days is a ROLLING limit across any 180 — a second trip inside that window has less left.	e-Visa · $25, or $10 arriving Apr–Jun The 30-day e-Tourist visa costs US$25, or US$10 if you arrive April–June, plus a 3% bank charge. Same price on US, UK, EU and Australian passports.
Internet	🟡 Good	🟡 Good
Best months	JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec	JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Vibe	IslandsHistoryFoodRomance	CultureSpiritualityFoodHistory
Avg meal	$6–18/meal	$1–6/meal
Stay	$40–150/night	$10–50/night
Best for	Couples, history buffs, island hoppers	Culture seekers, spiritual travelers, budget backpackers
Avoid	July–August (extreme crowds on islands, very hot)	April–June (extreme heat 45°C+), monsoon in many regions July–September

Destination details

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Greece

Western Europe

Santorini caldera sunset

Acropolis Athens

Mykonos beach clubs

Delphi oracle ruins

Language: Greek / English widely spoken

Currency: Euro (EUR)

Transport: $5–20/day (ferry/bus)

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India

South Asia

Taj Mahal at dawn

Varanasi Ganges ghats

Rajasthan palaces

Kerala backwaters

Language: Hindi + 21 official languages / English widely spoken

Currency: Indian Rupee (INR)

Transport: $3–15/day (train/tuk-tuk)

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Daily costs here are planning estimates, not quotes, and the visa and safety figures are editorial summaries rather than official determinations. Entry rules in particular change without notice and depend on your own passport — confirm them against these primary sources before you spend money or board a flight.

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