Should you visit Amsterdam or Salzburg?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Amsterdam or Salzburg, this travel cost comparison can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital, and most popular tourist destination in the Netherlands. There are over one million residents in the metro area. Amsterdam is most famous for its canals that criss cross across the city, but it also has a rich history, interesting culture, and liberal vibe that appeal to all types of travelers. The architecture, bridges, and cycling culture help this metropolitan area maintain its small town vibe, despite being the largest city in the country as well as the financial center.
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
Which city is cheaper, Salzburg or Amsterdam?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Amsterdam is €133, while the average daily cost in Salzburg is €123. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Amsterdam and Salzburg in more detail.
Accommodation
A hotel room in Amsterdam is about €154 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
A hotel room in Salzburg is about €148 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
In Amsterdam travelers spend around €33 a day on food. You can save money by choosing casual restaurants or food stalls, or you can spend plenty more by dining in nicer restaurants at every meal.
Food in Salzburg costs travelers about €32 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Amsterdam €33
Salzburg €32
Typical Food prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Amsterdam:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amsterdam
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amsterdam.
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Live online cooking class from Classic European 2-course meal:
$23
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Three course lunch/dinner voucher:
$42
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Withlocals the 10 Tastings: Amsterdam's Favourite Private Food Tour with a Local:
$50
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Private Pizza Canal Cruise Amsterdam:
$62
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Dinner with an Amsterdam artist on the river:
$62
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Amsterdam Nightlife Ticket & VIP Dinner at Hard Rock Café:
$63
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Amsterdam Small Group Food Tour:
$69
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Food Tour in the Albert Cuyp Market Amsterdam:
$73
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Delicious Dutch Dinner in an Amsterdam Canalhouse:
$75
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The Pizzaboat Amsterdam Min. 8 pax:
$75
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Small-Group Guided Sunset Canoe Tour in Waterland with Dinner:
$76
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Joy of Life - Bistro Dinner on an Amsterdam Canal:
$84
Typical Food prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
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Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch:
$57
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Salzburg Christmas Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Lesson:
$60
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Mozart and Advent/Christmas Concert with Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg:
$82
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Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg:
$82
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Mozart Dinner Concert at the Baroque Hall of St Peter`s Abbey in Salzburg:
$86
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Fortress HohenObservationtower Admission, Dinner and Mozart Concert:
$92
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Dinner Cooking Class & Concert - Prezels, Dumplings, Apple Strudel & Mozart:
$93
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The Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg With Lunch or Dinner:
$102
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Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise:
$105
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Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg:
$135
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2-Night Salzburg Mozart Tour and Dinner Show:
$287
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Riding Dinner SBG - horse-carriage ride incl. Austrian delicacies (SparkSight.):
$440
Local Transportation
The average price of local transportation around Amsterdam is €16 per person, per day. As this average includes both taxis and public transport, keep in mind that the prices of private drivers and taxis are significantly more expensive than public transportation.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around €16 per day to get around in Salzburg.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Amsterdam
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Amsterdam:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amsterdam
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amsterdam:
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Ultra - Amsterdam Private Transfer from Cruise Port to Amsterdam City Centre:
$9.55
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Private Transfer from Cruise Port to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol:
$9.55
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Ultra - Amsterdam Private Transfer from City Centre to Amsterdam Cruise Port:
$9.55
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Private Departure Transfer from Amsterdam City Center to Airport Schiphol (AMS):
$32
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Private Airport Transfer from Amsterdam to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS):
$32
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Private Transfer from PTA Cruise Terminal to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS):
$32
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Transfer in Private Vehicle from Amsterdam City to Airport:
$34
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Premium Private Transfer from Amsterdam Hotels to Airport:
$35
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Private Amsterdam Airport departure Transfer:
$38
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Private Departure Transfer from Amsterdam City to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport:
$39
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Private Transfer from Amsterdam City Center to Zaanse Schans:
$40
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Amsterdam local transfers:
$42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
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Airport Transfer: Salzburg to Munich Airport (MUC):
$332
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Arrival Private Transfers: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Business Car:
$83
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Arrival Private Transfers: Salzburg Airport SZG to Salzburg in Luxury Van:
$90
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Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Business Car:
$83
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Departure Private Transfers: Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Van:
$90
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From Salzburg to Frankfurt Airport Private Transfer - punctual & friendly Driver:
$231
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From Salzburg to Munich Airport- Private Transfer - punctual & friendly Driver:
$205
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Salzburg Airport to Linz City - One Way:
$214
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Low Cost Private Transfer From Salzburg Airport to Salzburg City - One Way:
$60
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Low Cost Private Transfer from Salzburg Airport or Salzburg City to Salzburg City or Salzburg Airport:
$37
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Low Cost Private Transfer from Salzburg City to Salzburg Train Station:
$37
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Low Cost Private Transfer from Salzburg to Munich:
$212
Is it cheaper to fly into Amsterdam or Salzburg?
Prices for flights to both Salzburg and Amsterdam 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.
Entertainment
Amsterdam's costs for entertainment, tickets, attractions, and tours will often cost around €30 per person, per day. This cost can vary widely by the type of activity, however, as this includes admission tickets, day tours, museums, and other things to do.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around €24 per person, per day in Salzburg. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Typical Entertainment prices in Amsterdam
Here are a few typical costs in Amsterdam for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Tours and Activities in Amsterdam
Here are a few actual costs in Amsterdam for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
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A tasty stroll through Pijp: An audio tour of some of Amsterdam great food spots:
$5.00
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An Amsterdam introduction: Explore the origins of Amsterdam on an audio tour:
$5.00
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Amsterdam Red Light District Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.41
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Amsterdam West Specialty Coffee Spots Cycling Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.41
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Vondelpark and Old West Neighbourhood Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap:
$5.48
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Amsterdam Private Tour: Red Light District Exploration Game:
$5.65
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The Red Light District self-guided Virtual Experience: The Highlights:
$7.45
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Absolutely Tip-Based Walking Tour With Super Local Guide (2,5 Hours):
$8.09
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Amsterdam Red Light District: A Walking Audio Tour on your Phone (1hour):
$9.94
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Silent Disco Club Experience:
$9.95
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Small-Group Cheese Tasting Experience in Amsterdam:
$12
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Self-Guided City Experience:
$12
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
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Auto-guided Private Tour of Salzburg:
$4.91
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Salzburg Private Tour: Sound of Music City Exploration Game:
$5.21
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Sightseeing with the Sound of Music: A Salzburg Audio Tour:
$6.99
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A taste of An audio tour through the birthplace of Mozart:
$6.99
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Salzburg Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$14
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Fortress Hohensalzburg Admission Ticket:
$20
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Salzburg Sightseeing City Cruise on Salzach River:
$21
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Panoramic Salzburg City Tour:
$25
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Salzburg Historical Walking Tour:
$26
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Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour Salzburg:
$26
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Hallein Salt Mine Entrance Ticket:
$35
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Salzburg Old Town Running Tour:
$36
Alcohol
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Amsterdam may vary from person to person, on average a person spends €19 per day on alcoholic beverages.
The average person spends about €21 on alcoholic beverages in Salzburg per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Sample the Local Flavors in Amsterdam
Also in Amsterdam, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
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Distillery Tour & Tasting:
$22
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Amsterdam Bar Crawl:
$27
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Amsterdam Shared Bar Crawl:
$31
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Private Amsterdam Red Light District and pub tour:
$61
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4 hour Amsterdam Brewery Tour:
$81
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High Class Culinary Lunch in Amsterdam - Self-Guided Food & Wine Tour:
$102
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Drew's 3-Hour Amsterdam Brewery and Bar Tour to Top Rated Bars:
$106
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Discover 3 gastronomic restaurants in Amsterdam - self-guided food & wine tour:
$129
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Experience 4 Culinary Restaurants in Amsterdam Self-Guided Food & Wine Tour:
$152
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Amsterdam Bachelor Party Bar Crawl:
$488
Typical Alcohol prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
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Private Austrian Food and Wine Tasting with a Sommelière & Chef:
$101
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Private Half Day Salzburg City Tour including Visit to the Stiegl Brewery:
$523
When comparing the travel costs between Amsterdam and Salzburg, we can see that Amsterdam is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
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