Which place is cheaper, Katowice or Antalya?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Antalya or Katowice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Antalya or Katowice? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Antalya or Katowice?
Antalya
Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.
Katowice
Katowice is a city east of Krakow, in the Silesian province of southern Poland. A large dome crowns the Cathedral of Christ the King, built between 1927 and 1955. The adjacent Archdiocesan Museum exhibits Silesian sacred art. The ultramodern Silesian Museum features several glass structures on the site of a former coal mine. It exhibits Polish art and chronicles the history of Upper Silesia. Historically, Katowice is a product of the 19th-century industrial boom, but it only became a city in the interwar period. After WWII, at the height of the Stalinist cult craze, the city was renamed Stalinogrod, but reverted to its old name soon after Comrade Joe died in 1953. Katowice has few significant historical monuments, but it's a major commercial and cultural center and holds sufficient attractions to make it worth a stop.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Warsaw.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntalya $147Katowice $46
The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $147, while the average daily cost in Katowice is $46. 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 Antalya and Katowice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntalya $55Katowice $19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntalya $110Katowice $38
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Katowice
Looking for a hotel in Antalya or Katowice? 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.
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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: Antalya Hotel Prices and Katowice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antalya $110Katowice $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Land of Legends Transfer and Boat Parade Show: $8.98
- Antalya airport Belek shuttle transfer: $9.61
- Pamukkale Day Trip From Antalya With Lunch & Transfer : $14
- Antalya Airport - Antalya City Hotels Private Transfers (Lara, Kundu, Old Town): $15
- Antalya Ariport (AYT) to Antalya hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $16
- Antalya to Antalya Ariport (AYT) - Departure Private Transfer: $16
- Antalya Ariport (AYT) to Belek hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $19
- Antalya Airport (AYT) to Antalya hotel - Arrival Private Transfer: $19
- Antalya Family Rafting Adventure w/ Free Hotel Transfer: $20
- Antalya Land of Legend Night Show Transfer w/Boat Parade Show: $20
- Antalya Scuba Diving With Lunch, Transfer: $20
- Private Departure Transfer: Kundu / Lara Region Hotels to Antalya Airport: $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Katowice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Katowice:
- Katowice Pyrzowice KTW to Krakow City Private Transfer: $129
- Katowice Airport: Private Transfer to or from Krakow: $186
- Auschwitz-Birkenau: Fast-Track Ticket & Guided Tour No Transfers: $32
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Katowice with Private Transfers: $199
Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Katowice?
Prices for flights to both Katowice and Antalya 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
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Food Meals for one dayAntalya $25Katowice $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya
For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Pamukkalea and Salda Lake Tour with Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner: $40
- Traditional Turkish Tastes at Antalya Food Tour: $47
- Giza Pyramids Sound and Light Show with Dinner: $73
- Full day trip to Pamukkale from Side with dinner: $104
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Katowice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Katowice.
- Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antalya $46Katowice $6.40
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Antalya Highlights Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt and Tour: $3.21
- Bazaar Self-Guided Smartphone App Tour: $6.00
- Antalya Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.65
- Antalya Scavenger Hunt And Sights Self-Guided Tour: $7.84
- Antalya Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Self-Guided Audio City Tour on Your Phone: $11
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Antalya Sand Sculpture Museum Admission Ticket: $11
- Sulu Island and Adrasan Bay: Boat Tour with Lunch: $13
- Full-Day Private Rafting Adventure in Karabük Türkiye: $13
- Spa and Skin Care Experience with Massage and Drink: $14
Tours and Activities in Katowice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Katowice are as follows:
- Auschwitz & Birkenau Live Guide Tour Entrance Ticket: $55
- Auschwitz-Birkenau - Skip the Line Tickets : $32
- Auschwitz-Birkenau: Entry Ticket with Guided Tour: $32
- Entrance Ticket to Auschwitz Birkenau with Guide and FREE ebook: $32
- From Auschwitz-Birkenau Skip-the-Line Guided Tour: $95
- Jasna Gora and Czestochowa Private Tour from Katowice by Car: $349
- Katowice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $99
- Katowice Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $160
- Katowice Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $159
- Katowice and Nikiszowiec: bicycle tour with guide: $42
- Private City Tour with Stories & Viewing Points: $154
- Private Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau: $156
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntalya $20Katowice $5.69
Sample the Local Flavors in Katowice
Also in Katowice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Tyskie Brewery Tour: $111
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Katowice, we can see that Antalya is more expensive. And not only is Katowice much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Katowice would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Katowice 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 Antalya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antalya than you might in Katowice.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antalya Expensive? and Is Katowice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antalya or Katowice?
Antalya has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Katowice. When comparing the sizes of Antalya and Katowice, 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.
When is the best time to visit Antalya or Katowice?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Antalya or Katowice in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Antalya as well as Katowice. The summer months attract visitors to Antalya because of the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Antalya is generally much warmer than Katowice. Daily temperatures in Antalya average around 28°C (83°F), and Katowice fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Katowice. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Antalya this time of the year. In the summer, Antalya often gets more sunshine than Katowice. Antalya gets 376 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Katowice receives 219 hours of full sun.
Antalya usually gets less rain in July than Katowice. Antalya gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAntalya 28°C (83°F)Katowice 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Antalya or Katowice in the Autumn?
Both Katowice and Antalya are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Antalya this time of year.
Antalya is much warmer than Katowice in the autumn. The daily temperature in Antalya averages around 21°C (69°F) in October, and Katowice fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Antalya. Antalya usually receives more sunshine than Katowice during autumn. Antalya gets 251 hours of sunny skies, while Katowice receives 128 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Antalya usually receives more rain than Katowice. Antalya gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAntalya 21°C (69°F)Katowice 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Antalya or Katowice in the Winter?
Both Katowice and Antalya during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Antalya for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Katowice can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Antalya is much warmer than Katowice. Typically, the winter temperatures in Antalya in January average around 11°C (51°F), and Katowice averages at about -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Antalya often gets more sunshine than Katowice. Antalya gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Katowice receives 51 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Antalya. Antalya usually gets more rain in January than Katowice. Antalya gets 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAntalya 11°C (51°F)Katowice -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Antalya or Katowice in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Antalya and Katowice. Many visitors come to Antalya in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Antalya is generally much warmer than Katowice. Daily temperatures in Antalya average around 16°C (62°F), and Katowice fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In Antalya, it's very sunny this time of the year. Antalya usually receives more sunshine than Katowice during spring. Antalya gets 243 hours of sunny skies, while Katowice receives 152 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Antalya usually receives less rain than Katowice. Antalya gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAntalya 16°C (62°F)Katowice 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Katowice and Antalya
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (56°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (62°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 20°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (83°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (83°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (69°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 227 mm (8.9 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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