Which place is cheaper, Catalonia or Bavaria?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bavaria or Catalonia?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Bavaria or Catalonia, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Bavaria or Catalonia?
Bavaria
When someone says "Germany" you probably picture Lederhosen, sausages and beer. What you're actually picturing with that scene is the southern state of Bavaria. This region is like a scene from Hansel and Gretel – with stunning scenery and castles everywhere you look.
The largest federal state in Germany is home to approximately 12 and a half million people – all proud to be Bavarian. You'll find that many of the features of the Bavarian culture differ greatly from those in the rest of Germany. They know their roots and love their traditions, and they're always ready to share them with visitors.
With history, food, wine and plenty of kid-friendly activities, this is one area of the world where there really is something for everyone.
Catalonia
Catalonia is a famous autonomous community in Spain. It is situated in the northeastern part of the country and consists of four provinces. The provinces consist of Barcelona, Girona, Lleida and Tarragona. Barcelona is not only the capital of Catalonia, but is also the biggest city in the region. Because Barcelona is such a large city and Catalonia’s long history of international trade, the area is a very popular tourist destination. Another reason for Catalonia’s success is its temperate climate. Two other reasons that make Catalonia different from other areas in Spain are, people speak Catalan, Spanish and Aranese, and its climate has both beaches and mountain ranges.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Germany, The Best Walking Tours in Germany, The Best 10-Day Tours in Spain, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Spain.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBavaria €151Catalonia €0.00
The average daily cost (per person) in Bavaria is €151, while the average daily cost in Catalonia is €0.00. 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 Bavaria and Catalonia in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBavaria €83Catalonia -
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBavaria €166Catalonia €0.00
Compare Hotels in Bavaria and Catalonia
Looking for a hotel in Bavaria or Catalonia? 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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Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bavaria €20Catalonia -
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bavaria
Also for Bavaria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Munich HTL-APT (MUC): $177
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Munich APT-HTL (MUC): $177
- Transfer in private vehicle from Munich City - Munich Airport (MUC): $74
- Transfer in private vehicle from Munich Airport (MUC)- Munich City: $74
- Transfer Munich to Kaprun,Zell am See,Flachau,Stubai,Kitzbuhel,Innsbruck & Other: $259
- Skip-the-line Nymphenburg Palace Guided Tour with Transfers: $235
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Munich Airport to Munich Central Station: $14
- Roundtrip Transfer Private Vehicle Munich Airport (MUC) - Munich City: $155
- Private arrival transfer Munich Airport to Munich Hotels: $245
- Private arrival OR departure transfer from/to Munich airport: $292
- Private Transfer: River Cruise Dock Nuremberg to Prague: Port / Harbor transport: $268
- Private Transfer: Munich to Munich International Airport (MUC): $116
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catalonia
Also for Catalonia, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Barcelona city to Harbor up to 15 people: $300
- Private Transfer from Barcelona to Figueres: $293
- Barcelona Private Transfer from Barcelona Airport to PortAventura hotels: $290
- Barcelona Private Transfer from PortAventura Hotels to Barcelona airport: $290
- transfer with wheelchair Accessible from Bcn airport/ port/city: $285
- Private Transfer from Barcelona to Girona City (or vice versa): $284
- Private Transfer Tarragona Port to Barcelona/Hotels: $283
- Montserrat RoundTrip Transfer with lunch: $282
- Private Transfer from Barcelona to Tarragona Cruise Terminal: $281
- Private Transfer from Tarragona Cruise Terminal to Barcelona: $281
- Barcelona to Andorra Private Transfer: $272
- Private Transfer from Barcelona to Tossa de Mar/ Lloret de Mar: $262
Is it cheaper to fly into Bavaria or Catalonia?
Prices for flights to both Catalonia and Bavaria 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 dayBavaria €36Catalonia -
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bavaria
For Bavaria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Salzburg History & Food Tour with Munich train add-on: $55
- Original Munich Christmas Market Food Tour - all tastings included: $136
- Lunch Like a Local: Munich's ORIGINAL Viktualienmarkt Food Tour: $141
- Private Full Day Bavarian Beer and Food Tour in Munich: $209
- Private - Viktualienmarkt Food Tour and Beyond - best Munich tastings: $229
- Munich Food Tour & Food Market with German Delicacies: $265
- Salzburg Semi-Private Guided Day Tour from Munich with Dinner : $273
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Catalonia
For Catalonia, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Barcelona Street Food Tour with Local Market & City Center Visit: $21
- Barcelona Guided Street Food Tour and Gothic Quarter Visit: $21
- Hard Rock Cafe Barcelona with Set Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Barcelona La Barceloneta Tapas Food Tour: $38
- Barcelona Street Food Tour: Local Market & Gothic Quarter with Expert Guide: $43
- Paella Cooking Experience and Wine in Barcelona: $60
- Barcelona street food tour La Boqueria Market: $63
- Barcelona Food Tour - Do Eat Better Experience: $68
- Tablao de Carmen Flamenco Show with Tasting Menu or Dinner: $74
- Barcelona Tipsy Tapas Guided Food Tour with Dinner: $75
- Interactive Spanish Cooking Experience in Barcelona: $75
- Spanish Culinary Experience: Paella & Tapas Cooking Class: $82
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bavaria €26Catalonia -
Tours and Activities in Bavaria
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bavaria.
- Romantic Road Ticket from Würzburg(Main) to Rothenburg/Tauber (SUNDAY): $40
- 2 Hours Private Medieval Musical Tour: Rothenburg's Historic Gems: $158
- 2 hour city tour through Regensburg: $130
- 2-hour Private Walking Tour in Munich: $214
- 2-hour city tour by bike in Munich to the hotspots of the Isar metropolis: $35
- 5 Top Churches in Munich Private Walking Tour : $210
- 5 Top Churches in Munich Private Walking Tour : $211
- Albert Einstein Private Walking Tour in Old Town Munich: $207
- Andechs Monastery Beer Hike Food Experience Private Tour (departs Munich): $208
- Architecture Tour & Photoshoot Through Centuries of Altstadt: $25
- Art & Heritage: Private Walking Tour of Bavarian National Museum: $202
- Augsburg Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide: $252
Tours and Activities in Catalonia
For Catalonia, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Barcelona Christmas Walking Tour: $29
- Cruise into Barcelona? Get the Most out of Your Visit!: $117
- Dali Museum, Besalu & Girona Tour from Barcelona by Fast Train : $120
- Girona and Costa Brava with Lunch: VIP Small Group Tour: $16
- Kids Buggy Experience in Salou: $65
- Montserrat Mountains Half - Day Private Tour - From Barcelona : $261
- Private Guides Barcelona Tour with Skip The Line in Cathedral: $217
- Private Mountain Bike Tour in Barcelona: $33
- Sagrada Familia "Fast Track" Guided Tour in Barcelona: $106
- Sagrada Familia Bike Tour in Small Group: $86
- Sagrada Familia Comedy Tour: $3.26
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Legends of the Gothic Quarter: $10
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBavaria €23Catalonia -
Sample the Local Flavors in Bavaria
Also in Bavaria, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private mulled wine tour in Würzburg: $55
- Romantic Road Day Trip from Würzburg to Rothenburg/Tauber incl. Wine tasting : $97
- Garmisch Historical Pub Crawl: $141
- The ORIGINAL Munich Christmas Market Festive Wine Tour -with food: $141
- Private Wine Tasting Tour in Munich with a Wine Expert: $294
Sample the Local Flavors in Catalonia
Also in Catalonia, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Visit winery and wine tasting: $13
- Night Pub Crawl Tour in Barcelona: $16
- Estrella Damm Old Brewery Barcelona Guided Tour with Beer Tasting: $22
- Nightlife Tour - Barcelona Bar Crawl with Flamingos: $23
- Barcelona Bar Crawl: $26
- Barcelona Art & Wine Tour: $31
- Small-Group Natural and Organic Wine Tasting near Sitges: $33
- Barcelona Animals Pub Crawl with 1 hr open bar + VIP club access: $44
- Bar Crawl at Gaixample: $44
- Fun Wine Tasting in Barcelona with a Sommelier!: $46
- Priorat Wine Tasting Tour from Salou : $48
- Tipsy Tour Bar Crawl in Barcelona with Local Guide: $53
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bavaria and Catalonia, we can see that Bavaria is more expensive. And not only is Catalonia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Catalonia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Catalonia 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 Bavaria would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bavaria than you might in Catalonia.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bavaria Expensive? and Is Catalonia Expensive?.
Which has a larger population, Bavaria or Catalonia?
Bavaria has a larger population, and is about 73% larger than the population of Catalonia. When comparing the sizes of Bavaria and Catalonia, 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.