Which place is cheaper, Gdansk or Berlin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Berlin or Gdansk?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Berlin or Gdansk, 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: Berlin or Gdansk?
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
Gdansk
Gdansk is the capital and largest city of the Pomeranian Voivodeship in northern Poland. The port dates back a thousand years and was an influential city in the Hanseatic League during the Middle Ages. The city was essentially destroyed during World War II but has rebuilt into one of Europe's most beautiful port cities. The city now has a population of around 460,000 and is a popular tourist destination for visitors from around the globe. It is known for its impressive city center, its great museums, and its beaches that line the coast of the Gulf of Gdansk. In particular, it is a popular summer destination.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, The Best Cultural Tours in Germany, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBerlin €137Gdansk €51
The average daily cost (per person) in Berlin is €137, while the average daily cost in Gdansk is €51. 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 Berlin and Gdansk in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBerlin €64Gdansk €25
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBerlin €128Gdansk €50
Compare Hotels in Berlin and Gdansk
Looking for a hotel in Berlin or Gdansk? 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: Berlin Hotel Prices and Gdansk Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Berlin €18Gdansk €7.99
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket€1.40
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Bahn Ticket€3.00
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Short Taxi Ride€20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer from Berlin Airport BER to Berlin City by Luxury Van: $141
- Arrival Private Transfer from Berlin Airport BER to Berlin City in Business Car: $133
- Arrival Private Transfer from Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Car: $141
- Arrival Transfer from Berlin Train Station to Berlin by Sedan: $72
- Arrival Transfer: Berlin Airport BER to Berlin in Business Car: $108
- Arrival Transfer: Berlin Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Van: $112
- Berlin Airport (BER) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer: $31
- Berlin Airport (SXF) to Berlin - Arrival Private Transfer : $31
- Berlin Airport (SXF) to Berlin - Round-Trip Private Transfer : $63
- Berlin Airport Arrival Transfer to Potsdam Hotels: $173
- Berlin Airporttransfer, Driver, Chauffeur, Limousinenservice: $107
- Berlin City Departure Private Transfer to Berlin Train Station in Luxury Car: $78
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gdansk
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Gdansk:
- Transfer from Gdansk, Airport Gdansk to Torun: $291
- Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Toruń: $268
- Private Gdansk Transfer from Sopot: $267
- Warsaw/Deluxe Private Transfer Service: $248
- Taxi Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Bydgoszcz: $240
- Transfer from Gdańsk airport to Toruń: $219
- Private Transfer to/from Poznan: $211
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Grudziadz city: $210
- From Stutthof Concentration Camp Tour with Transfer: $192
- Transfer from Gdansk or Airport Gdansk to Slupsk: $189
- Private Transfer from Gdansk (GDN) Airport to Łeba city: $188
- Private Transfer from Gdansk or Airport Gdansk GDN to Kwidzyn: $182
Is it cheaper to fly into Berlin or Gdansk?
Prices for flights to both Gdansk and Berlin 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 dayBerlin €52Gdansk €19
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go€5.00
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Turkish Sandwich€2.00
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Currywurst€2.00
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2 Pho Noodles€9.00
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)€60
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Mauer Park (2)€11
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Coffees at Impala€7.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- English Stand-Up Comedy with Pizza and Shots: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- English Comedy Showcase Including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $28
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner : $34
- Kreuzberg kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Berlin Mitte kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- No Diet Club - Street Food Tour with many Tastings !: $59
- Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Optional Dinner: $63
- Sicilian Cooking Workshop with unlimited drinks: $70
- Evening Food Tour by Bike: $70
- Sharing plate food tour in Berlin: $76
- Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $79
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Gdansk
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Gdansk.
- Delicious Gdańsk Food Tour in Poland: $94
- 4-hour Polish Food Tour: $109
- Private Food-Pairing Dinner Experience: $121
- Gdansk foodpairing dinner: $124
- Gdansk Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing: $156
- Gdansk Food Tour Experience: $168
- Gdańsk: World-Class Fine Dining Dinner on the Top Floor: $208
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Berlin €22Gdansk €7.62
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)€20
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- Self-Guided Photo Tour with Digital hybrid Photobook: $0.53
- Berlin Walking Tour: $2.62
- Berlin Alternative Street Art Tour: $2.62
- Selfguided Audiotour "Old Berlin": $3.20
- Selfguided Audiotour "Center of Power": $3.20
- Third Reich and Holocaust Self Guided Audio Tour: $3.21
- Rude Bastards Tour of Berlin: $3.21
- Rude Bastards tour of Medieval Berlin: $3.21
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Escape Game and Tour: $3.74
- Museum Island Self Guided Audio Tour: $3.74
- Berlin tour - Free offer - in Italian: $3.74
Tours and Activities in Gdansk
Here are a few actual costs in Gdansk for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- #1 Polish Vodka Tasting Experience: $64
- 6 Hours Guided Tour through Gdansk Highlights: $240
- A cultural Private Tour of Gdansk Old Town: $165
- Amber Museum and Gdansk Old Town Private Tour with Tickets: $125
- Amber Museum and Gdansk Old Town Private Tour with Tickets : $128
- Artus Court and Gdansk Old Town Private Tour with Tickets: $119
- Best of Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot in 1-Day Private Car Tour: $225
- Bike Tour Gdańsk - Premium - Fun Guide - no Boredom. New offer : $43
- City Tour Gdańsk Hop on Hop off plus walking tour: $40
- Copernicus Trail in Frombork Private Tour from Gdansk by Car: $323
- Delicious Gdansk Craft Beer Tour: $76
- Deluxe Polish Vodka Tour Experience in Gdansk: $114
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBerlin €16Gdansk €4.44
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show€14
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Original One80 Berlin Pub Crawl: $16
- VIP Pub Crawl with Drinks and Challenges: $16
- brewery tour with beer tasting: $19
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $24
- Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Club Entry: $24
- Berlin Pub Crawl and Nightlife Clubbing tour: $26
- The Showgirls of Burlesque: $46
- Showgirls of Burlesque Entry Ticket: $69
- Berlin:sunset boat trip with Argentine wine tasting and food: $214
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $250
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $255
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $401
Sample the Local Flavors in Gdansk
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Gdansk:
- Gdansk Pub Crawl with Free Drinks: $22
- Pub Crawl with Free Drinks: $25
- Pub Crawl with Complimentary Drinks: $30
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Berlin and Gdansk, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. And not only is Gdansk much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gdansk would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gdansk 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin than you might in Gdansk.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Berlin Expensive? and Is Gdansk Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Berlin or Gdansk?
Berlin has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Gdansk. When comparing the sizes of Berlin and Gdansk, 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 Berlin or Gdansk?
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 Berlin or Gdansk in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Berlin as well as Gdansk. The summer months attract visitors to Berlin because of the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Berlin is a little warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the summer temperatures in Berlin in July average around 19°C (66°F), and Gdansk averages at about 17°C (63°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Gdansk. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Berlin this time of the year. In the summer, Berlin often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Berlin gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 204 hours of full sun.
Berlin usually gets less rain in July than Gdansk. Berlin gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBerlin 19°C (66°F)Gdansk 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Gdansk in the Autumn?
Both Gdansk and Berlin are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene are the main draw to Berlin this time of year.
In October, Berlin is generally a little warmer than Gdansk. Daily temperatures in Berlin average around 10°C (50°F), and Gdansk fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Berlin usually receives more sunshine than Gdansk during autumn. Berlin gets 106 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 97 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Berlin usually receives less rain than Gdansk. Berlin gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBerlin 10°C (50°F)Gdansk 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Gdansk in the Winter?
Both Gdansk and Berlin during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Berlin for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Gdansk can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Berlin. Berlin is much warmer than Gdansk in the winter. The daily temperature in Berlin averages around -0°C (31°F) in January, and Gdansk fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Berlin often gets more sunshine than Gdansk. Berlin gets 42 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gdansk receives 33 hours of full sun.
Berlin usually gets more rain in January than Gdansk. Berlin gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBerlin -0°C (31°F)Gdansk -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Gdansk in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Berlin and Gdansk. Many visitors come to Berlin in the spring for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Berlin is a little warmer than Gdansk. Typically, the spring temperatures in Berlin in April average around 9°C (47°F), and Gdansk averages at about 6°C (43°F).
Berlin usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Gdansk during spring. Berlin gets 160 hours of sunny skies, while Gdansk receives 162 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Berlin usually receives more rain than Gdansk. Berlin gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Gdansk receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBerlin 9°C (47°F)Gdansk 6°C (43°F)
Typical Weather for Gdansk and Berlin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (47°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 56 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
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