Which place is cheaper, Krakow or Auckland?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Auckland or Krakow?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Auckland and Krakow can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Auckland or Krakow?
Auckland
Auckland is located on the North Island of New Zealand on an isthmus between the Northland Peninsula and the other parts of the North Island. Auckland is not only a city but also a region. In 2010 New Zealand combined what had previously been four separate cities into one region. These cities include the southern city of Manukau, the western city of Waitakere, the North Shore in the north, and Auckland City. The City of Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia and is very diverse with many expatriates from elsewhere in Polynesia. This diversity becomes most apparent in Auckland's many festivals and sporting events.
Krakow
Krakow is Poland's second largest city. It sits on both sides of the Wisla River at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains. There are more than 1.4 million residents in the metropolitan area. Krakow is known as a historical and beautiful city that is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. Tourism makes up a large part of the city's economy, but there is also a university and several local colleges which are major employers as well. Technology has grown in recent years and the city has some notable employees including Google, IBM and Motorola. Other important industries include steel, pharmaceuticals and tobacco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAuckland $141Krakow $65
The average daily cost (per person) in Auckland is $141, while the average daily cost in Krakow is $65. 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 Auckland and Krakow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAuckland $89Krakow $42
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAuckland $178Krakow $84
Compare Hotels in Auckland and Krakow
Looking for a hotel in Auckland or Krakow? 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: Auckland Hotel Prices and Krakow Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Auckland $16Krakow $6.41
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Auckland
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Auckland:
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Bus from Airport$9.62
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Airport Shuttle$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Auckland
Also for Auckland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Auckland Airport Private Transfer: $81
- Airport Transfer From Auckland Airport To Auckland City: $121
- Arrival Private Transfer from Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland in Business Car: $83
- Arrival Private Transfer from Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland in Luxury Van: $110
- Arrival Private Transfer: Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland City by Luxury Van: $108
- Auckland Airport & Ground Transfers - Private Luxury Car/ Van.: $118
- Auckland Airport (AKL) to North Shore - Arrival Private Transfer: $60
- Auckland Airport (AKL) to North Shore-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $120
- Auckland Airport (AKL): Private Transfer to Downtown hotels: $353
- Auckland Airport (AKL): Transfer to North Shore hotels: $327
- Auckland Airport Arrival Transfer to North Shore or Henderson: $121
- Auckland Airport Private Pickup / Transfer: $84
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Krakow
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Krakow:
- Zakopane: Private Transfer to Krakow: $139
- Zakopane and Sleigh Ride with Transfers and Lunch Option: $187
- Zakopane Tour & Thermal Baths with Private Transfers from Krakow: $164
- Zakopane Private Transfer from to Krakow or Krakow Airport: $254
- Zakopane Private Transfer: $148
- Zakopane Extreme Shooting Range with Hotel Transfer: $76
- Wroclaw: Private Transfer from/to Krakow: $249
- Wieliczka Salt mine private transfer-Krakow Balice Airport: $10
- Wieliczka Salt Mine Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers: $66
- Warsaw to Luxury Private Transfer: $750
- Warsaw - Premium-Class Private Airport Transfer: $288
- VAN Private transfer: Krakow City - Krakow Airport: $43
Is it cheaper to fly into Auckland or Krakow?
Prices for flights to both Krakow and Auckland 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 dayAuckland $27Krakow $13
Typical Food Prices in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$4.81
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Auckland Harbour 3-Course Dinner Cruise with Welcome Drink: $90
- Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $90
- Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $105
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Krakow
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Krakow.
- Walking Street Food Tour: $22
- Discovering Cracow's Local Flavour: Food Tour: $22
- From Polish Folk Show with All-You-Can-Eat Dinner: $32
- Folk Show & 3-Course Dinner at Jama Michalika Café: $44
- Polish Folk Show with 3 course dinner in Krakow legendary restaurant: $45
- Krakow : Folk Show Dinner Drinking and Fun ! Book Now!: $64
- Cabaret Show with Optional Dinner: $70
- Pierogi Cooking Class: Mastering the Art of Polish Dumplings: $74
- Half-Day Krakow Food Tour in Old Town and Kazimierz: $83
- 4-Hour Polish Food Tour: $88
- Polish Pierogi Cooking Class with Farmer's Market Shopping: $97
- Krakow Bites and Sights Food Tour: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Auckland $28Krakow $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Auckland
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Auckland's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Auckland Sky Tour (for 2)$33
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Waiheke Island Tour (for 2)$121
Tours and Activities in Auckland
For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Explore Auckland's Sailing Spirit: In-App Audio Tour: $5.32
- Auckland Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Maritime Museum Entry Ticket: $14
- Tree Heart Park Adventure Clue Trail Family Package: $15
- Auckland War Memorial Museum Entry Ticket: $17
- Skip the Line: Auckland Museum General Admission Entry Ticket: $17
- Vibrosaun Therapy Experience: $18
- Auckland Sky Tower General Admission Ticket : $24
- Sky Tower General Admission Ticket: $25
- Hologate Virtual Reality Gaming Experience: $29
- The Lagoon Lights Family Experience at Tree Heart Park: $30
- Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket: $33
Tours and Activities in Krakow
Here are a few actual costs in Krakow for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow: $64
- Krakow Jewish Quarter Tour in a Small Group. : $49
- Rynek Underground Museum Guided Tour: $25
- Magic Christmas tour in Wieliczka: $153
- 1 Day Auschwitz Birkenau Museum Guided Tour Hotel Pick up: $51
- 1 Day Trip Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum Guided Tour from Krakow: $34
- 1 Hour Traditional Gondola Sightseeing Vistula River Cruise: $16
- 1-Hour Tour to Krakow's Old Town by Electric Golf Cart: $21
- 2 Day Private Krakow City Tour, Old Town and Jewish Quarter: $153
- 2 Hour Private Pinball and Arcade Museum Tour from Krakow: $273
- 2 Hours Old Town Guided Bike Tour in Krakow: $27
- 2-Hour Guided Tour in Kraków-Płaszów Concentration Camp : $22
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAuckland $14Krakow $6.76
Sample the Local Flavors in Auckland
Also in Auckland, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Waiheke Island: Scenic Wine Tour Tasting Wines on Waiheke: $93
- Muriwai Scenic Wine Tour from Auckland: $106
- Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $132
- Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $150
- Waiheke Island: Tour with Wine Tastings and Restaurant Lunch: $150
- From Waiheke Island Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch: $153
- From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $171
- Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour Includes Wine Tastings & Lunch: $172
- Piha Waitakere Rainforest Wine Tour from Auckland: $178
- Auckland Coastal Experience - Small Group City & Beach Tour Incl. Wine Tasting: $196
Typical Alcohol Prices in Krakow
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Krakow:
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Vodka$13
Sample the Local Flavors in Krakow
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Krakow:
- Pub Crawl with 1 Hour of Unlimited Alcoholic Drinks: $22
- Kazimierz Pub Crawl with 1-Hour of Unlimited Drinks: $22
- Pub Crawl - 1-hour Open Bar then Vip to 5 Clubs - Krakow: $24
- Pub Crawl 1 hour Open Bar and 5 Hours Clubs in Krakow with VIP: $24
- Halloween Pub Crawl - Krawl Through Krakow: $24
- Pub tour in Old Town with 1 hour open bar with a guide.: $25
- Pub Crawl with Shots, Drinks & Skip-the-Line Entry: $25
- Pub Crawl + Unlimited Drinks + VIP entry + Drinking Games & Photographer : $25
- Three-Hour Pub Crawl: $39
- Wieliczka Vineyard: Wine tasting with local snacks: $44
- Tyskie Brewery Tour from Katowice: $120
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Auckland and Krakow, we can see that Auckland is more expensive. And not only is Krakow much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Auckland is in Pacific and Krakow is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Krakow would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Krakow 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 Auckland would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Auckland than you might in Krakow.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Auckland Expensive? and Is Krakow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Auckland or Krakow?
Krakow has a larger population, and is about 81% larger than the population of Auckland. When comparing the sizes of Auckland and Krakow, 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 Auckland or Krakow?
Even though both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, they experience these seasons at different times of the year. Auckland is in the southern hemisphere and summer is in January and winter is in July, but Krakow has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Auckland or Krakow in the Summer?
Both Krakow and Auckland during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Auckland for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Auckland is around the same temperature as Krakow. Typically, the summer temperatures in Auckland in January average around 20°C (68°F), and Krakow averages at about 19°C (67°F)in July.
In Krakow, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Auckland. In the summer, Auckland often gets more sunshine than Krakowin July. Auckland gets 240 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 201 hours of full sun.
Auckland usually gets less rain in January than Krakowin July. Auckland gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyAuckland 20°C (68°F)Krakow 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Krakow in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Auckland and Krakow. The autumn months attract visitors to Auckland because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.
In April, Auckland is generally much warmer than Krakowin October. Daily temperatures in Auckland average around 16°C (61°F), and Krakow fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Auckland usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during autumn. Auckland gets 162 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In April, Auckland usually receives more rain than Krakowin October. Auckland gets 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberAuckland 16°C (61°F)Krakow 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Krakow in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Auckland as well as Krakow. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Auckland this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Krakow. Auckland is much warmer than Krakow in the winter. The daily temperature in Auckland averages around 11°C (52°F) in July, and Krakow fluctuates around -2°C (29°F)in January.
In the winter, Auckland often gets more sunshine than Krakowin January. Auckland gets 141 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Krakow receives 38 hours of full sun.
Auckland receives a lot of rain in the winter. Auckland usually gets more rain in July than Krakowin January. Auckland gets 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAuckland 11°C (52°F)Krakow -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Krakow in the Spring?
Both Krakow and Auckland are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Auckland for the beaches and the activities around the city.
In the spring, Auckland is a little warmer than Krakow. Typically, the spring temperatures in Auckland in October average around 14°C (58°F), and Krakow averages at about 10°C (50°F)in April.
Auckland usually receives more sunshine than Krakow during spring. Auckland gets 192 hours of sunny skies, while Krakow receives 132 hours of full sun in the spring.
In October, Auckland usually receives more rain than Krakowin April. Auckland gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Krakow receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilAuckland 14°C (58°F)Krakow 10°C (50°F)
Typical Weather for Krakow and Auckland
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 12°C (53°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 96 mm (3.8 in) |
| Jul | 11°C (52°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Aug | 11°C (53°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 85 mm (3.3 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (58°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (65°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
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