Which place is cheaper, Uppsala or Auckland?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Auckland or Uppsala?
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 Uppsala can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Auckland or Uppsala?
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.
Uppsala
Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Wildlife Tours to New Zealand, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in New Zealand, The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Stockholm.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAuckland $170Uppsala $182
The average daily cost (per person) in Auckland is $170, while the average daily cost in Uppsala is $182. 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 Uppsala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAuckland $99Uppsala $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAuckland $198Uppsala $204
Compare Hotels in Auckland and Uppsala
Looking for a hotel in Auckland or Uppsala? 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 Uppsala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Auckland $17Uppsala $22
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$9.47
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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:
- From Hobbiton Private Transfers with Group Tour: $516
- Auckland Airport (AKL) to North Shore-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $221
- Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To Thames: $201
- Rotorua to Auckland - Afternoon Transfer with Waitomo Caves: $188
- Private Transfer From Auckland Airport To Cambridge : $180
- Private Airport Transfers and Tours: $168
- Private Luxury Transfer To/Fr City in Mercedes Van: $162
- Private One-Way Transfer: Auckland Airport to Hamilton/Rotorua: $162
- Airport Transfer: Auckland to Auckland Airport AKL by Luxury Car: $152
- Auckland Airport Transfers: Auckland Airport AKL to Auckland in Luxury Car: $152
- Auckland's Point to Point Transfers : $150
- Auckland Cruise/Wharf & Airport Transfers : $144
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uppsala
Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Auckland or Uppsala?
Prices for flights to both Uppsala 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 $46Uppsala $63
Typical Food Prices in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Breakfast$4.73
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Auckland
For Auckland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Harbour Sailing Cruise with 3-Course Dinner: $93
- Flavours of the City Walking Food Tour: $101
- Auckland Harbour Sailboat Cruise Including Three Course Dinner: $102
- Waiheke Island: Private Sunset Wine Tour & 2 Course Dinner: $392
- Māori Evening Dinner and Private Show Experience: $519
- From Kiwi Bird Encounter & 3-Course Dinner Tour: $550
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Auckland $27Uppsala $21
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)$119
Tours and Activities in Auckland
For Auckland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Auckland Best Top 5 Spots Half day Tour : $96
- Cathedral Cove & Hot water beach -Full Day Tour: PRIVATE TOUR : $270
- Hobbiton Lord Of Rings Movie Set tour Private Driver : $198
- Hobbiton Movie Set Small Tour from Auckland: $249
- 24 day Greatest Of All Tours Small Group Tour: $3,447
- 4 hours Auckland Friday Night Tour : $78
- 6 Hours Sightseeing Tour in Auckland: $174
- A Self-Guided Walking Tour of Auckland's Hidden Stories: $12
- AUCKLAND CITY Full Day Tour with War Memorial Museum and Mt Eden: $155
- Half-Day CITY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR - Mt.Eden, Tamaki Dr: $86
- Afternoon Piha Beach and Rainforest Tour from Auckland: $117
- America’s Cup 2-Hour Sailing Experience Waitemata Harbour: $122
Tours and Activities in Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- 3h Uppsala city walking tour, Cathedral, university buildings etc: $213
- Adventure parc: $54
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
- Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $109
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $101
- Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church: $151
- Stockholm Viking History Full Day Tour to Sigtuna + Uppsala: $281
- Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $140
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Uppsala Must See 2h city walk - 2h tour of all big attractions!: $108
- Uppsala Private Guided Walking Tour: $280
- Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAuckland $13Uppsala $20
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 Island Wine Tour & Local Wine Tasting: $110
- Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour in Auckland with 3-Course Vineyard Lunch: $119
- Waiheke Island: The Essence of Waiheke Wine Tour: $159
- Kumeu Wine Tour: $165
- Waiheke Island: Wine Tour & Lunch at Award Winning Venue: $168
- From Small Group Kumeu Wine Tour with Lunch: $180
- Small-Group Kumeu Wine Country Tour with Wine Tastings & Lunch: $180
- Waiheke Island Gourmet Food and Wine Tour with Platter Lunch: $183
- City Tour with Wine Tasting and Black Sand Beach: $217
- Shore Excursion from Auckland - Private Tour & Wine Tasting: $278
- Waiheke Island Scenic Wine Tour: $301
When comparing the travel costs between Auckland and Uppsala, we can see that Uppsala 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. Even though Auckland is in Pacific and Uppsala is in Europe, both of these destinations have relatively similar prices of travel. Generally, the levels of luxury and expenses are the same for these cities even though they are geographically far apart.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Auckland Expensive? and Is Uppsala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Auckland or Uppsala?
Auckland has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Uppsala. When comparing the sizes of Auckland and Uppsala, 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 Uppsala?
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 Uppsala has summer in [NORTHERNSUMMERMONTH] and winter in [NORTHERNWINTERMONTH].
Should I visit Auckland or Uppsala in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Auckland and Uppsala. The beaches, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Auckland this time of year.
In January, Auckland is generally around the same temperature as Uppsalain July. Daily temperatures in Auckland average around 20°C (68°F), and Uppsala fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Uppsala this time of the year. In Auckland, it's very sunny this time of the year. Auckland usually receives less sunshine than Uppsala during summer. Auckland gets 240 hours of sunny skies, while Uppsala receives 260 hours of full sun in the summer.
In January, Auckland usually receives around the same amount of rain as Uppsalain July. Auckland gets 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures January and JulyAuckland 20°C (68°F)Uppsala 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Uppsala in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Auckland as well as Uppsala. Many travelers come to Auckland for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, and the shopping scene.
Auckland is much warmer than Uppsala in the autumn. The daily temperature in Auckland averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Uppsala fluctuates around 8°C (46°F)in October.
In the autumn, Auckland often gets more sunshine than Uppsalain October. Auckland gets 162 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Uppsala receives 99 hours of full sun.
Auckland usually gets more rain in April than Uppsalain October. Auckland gets 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures April and OctoberAuckland 16°C (61°F)Uppsala 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Uppsala in the Winter?
Both Uppsala and Auckland are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Auckland in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Uppsala can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Auckland is much warmer than Uppsala. Typically, the winter temperatures in Auckland in July average around 11°C (52°F), and Uppsala averages at about -3°C (27°F)in January.
Auckland usually receives more sunshine than Uppsala during winter. Auckland gets 141 hours of sunny skies, while Uppsala receives 40 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Auckland. In July, Auckland usually receives more rain than Uppsalain January. Auckland gets 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures July and JanuaryAuckland 11°C (52°F)Uppsala -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Auckland or Uppsala in the Spring?
Both Uppsala and Auckland during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Auckland for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.
In October, Auckland is generally much warmer than Uppsalain April. Daily temperatures in Auckland average around 14°C (58°F), and Uppsala fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
In the spring, Auckland often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Uppsalain April. Auckland gets 192 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Uppsala receives 185 hours of full sun.
Auckland usually gets more rain in October than Uppsalain April. Auckland gets 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures October and AprilAuckland 14°C (58°F)Uppsala 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Uppsala and Auckland
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 20°C (68°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 20°C (68°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 19°C (66°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 12°C (53°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 11°C (52°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 11°C (53°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 13°C (55°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 14°C (58°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 18°C (65°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
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