Which place is cheaper, Levi or Berlin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Berlin or Levi?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Berlin or Levi, 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 Levi?
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.
Levi
Levi is a micro city or resort town in the village if Sirkka in Finnish Lapland. In Levi, being impressed by the natural surroundings is inescapable: from river valleys and frozen lakes up to the fells with spectacular views over the Lappish landscape, Levi is all about northern nature at its best. During the winter months, from mid-November to mid-May, Levi is Finland's most popular ski resort with a total of 44 runs serviced by 28 lifts. Its Samiland Exhibition explores the culture of the indigenous Sami people through photos, objects and recreated buildings. Nearby is Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park, with its Arctic fells and remains of the Linkupalo Volcano.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, The Best Cultural Tours in Germany, The Best Luxury Tours to Finland, and The Best Budget Tours to Finland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBerlin €137Levi €127
The average daily cost (per person) in Berlin is €137, while the average daily cost in Levi is €127. 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 Levi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBerlin €64Levi €61
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBerlin €128Levi €122
Compare Hotels in Berlin and Levi
Looking for a hotel in Berlin or Levi? 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 Levi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Berlin €18Levi €49
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:
- Welcome/Farewell SightseeingTaxi Tour +Transfer from/to the airport: $97
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Berlin HTL-APT (SXF): $300
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Berlin APT-HTL (SXF): $300
- Skip-the-line Charlottenburg Palace Private Tour & Transfers: $204
- Round Trip Private Transfer Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Berlin by Business Car: $258
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague with stops at Potsdam + Sanssouci Palace: $295
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague with Terezin Concentration Camp stop: $267
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague with Meissen Porcelain Manufactory stop: $261
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague: $727
- Private arrival OR departure transfer from/to airport of Berlin: $142
- Private Transfer: Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin in Sedan Car: $103
- Private Transfer: Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Van: $112
Is it cheaper to fly into Berlin or Levi?
Prices for flights to both Levi 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 €52Levi €34
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Berlin €22Levi €29
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.
- East Berlin and the Berlin Wall 2-Hour Walking Tour : $22
- Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour from Berlin.: $32
- (E) Bike Tour for Non Bikers option Rickshaw Shared Guide: $48
- 2 Hours Berlin City Guided Electric Trike Tour: $59
- 2 Hours E-Scooter Tour: $60
- 2-Hour Private Berlin Walking Tour, Berlin in the Third Reich and Cold War: $213
- 2-Hour Segway Discovery Tour Berlin: $75
- 3 Hours Berlin City Guided Electric Trike Tour: $73
- 3-Hour Bike Tour of Tiergarten and Berlin's Hidden Places: $35
- 3-Hour Private Berlin Bike Tour: Vibes of Berlin: $184
- 3D Adventure black light mini golf (Berlin): $21
- 4 Hours 2 Person Highlights Berlin Rickshaw Tour with Guide : $207
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBerlin €16Levi €9.29
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
When comparing the travel costs between Berlin and Levi, we can see that Berlin 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. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Berlin Expensive? and Is Levi Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Berlin or Levi?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Berlin or Levi in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Berlin and Levi. Many travelers come to Berlin for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Berlin is generally a little warmer than Levi. Daily temperatures in Berlin average around 19°C (66°F), and Levi fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Levi this time of the year. In Berlin, it's very sunny this time of the year. Berlin usually receives less sunshine than Levi during summer. Berlin gets 227 hours of sunny skies, while Levi receives 274 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Berlin usually receives less rain than Levi. Berlin gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Levi receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBerlin 19°C (66°F)Levi 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Levi in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Berlin as well as Levi. Many visitors come to Berlin in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
Levi can be very cold during autumn. Berlin is much warmer than Levi in the autumn. The daily temperature in Berlin averages around 10°C (50°F) in October, and Levi fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).
In the autumn, Berlin often gets more sunshine than Levi. Berlin gets 106 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Levi receives 59 hours of full sun.
Berlin usually gets less rain in October than Levi. Berlin gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Levi receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBerlin 10°C (50°F)Levi 0°C (33°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Levi in the Winter?
Both Levi and Berlin are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Berlin for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Levi can be very cold. Berlin can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Berlin is much warmer than Levi. Typically, the winter temperatures in Berlin in January average around -0°C (31°F), and Levi averages at about -15°C (5°F).
Berlin usually receives more sunshine than Levi during winter. Berlin gets 42 hours of sunny skies, while Levi receives 11 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Berlin usually receives more rain than Levi. Berlin gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Levi receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBerlin -0°C (31°F)Levi -15°C (5°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Levi in the Spring?
Both Levi and Berlin during the spring are popular places to visit. The spring months attract visitors to Berlin because of the activities around the city.
It's quite cold in Levi in the spring. In April, Berlin is generally much warmer than Levi. Daily temperatures in Berlin average around 9°C (47°F), and Levi fluctuates around -1°C (30°F).
In the spring, Berlin often gets less sunshine than Levi. Berlin gets 160 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Levi receives 196 hours of full sun.
Berlin usually gets more rain in April than Levi. Berlin gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Levi receives 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBerlin 9°C (47°F)Levi -1°C (30°F)
Typical Weather for Levi and Berlin
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -0°C (31°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | -15°C (5°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | -13°C (8°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | -8°C (18°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (47°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | -8°C (19°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | -13°C (9°F) | 24 mm (1 in) |
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.