Which place is cheaper, Sopron or Berlin?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Berlin or Sopron?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Berlin or Sopron, 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 Sopron?
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.
Sopron
Sopron is a city in northwestern Hungary, located right on the Austrian border at the foot of the Alps near Lake Neusiedl.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, The Best Cultural Tours in Germany, The Best Budget Tours to Hungary, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Hungary.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBerlin €137Sopron €61
The average daily cost (per person) in Berlin is €137, while the average daily cost in Sopron is €61. 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 Sopron in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBerlin €64Sopron €27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBerlin €128Sopron €54
Compare Hotels in Berlin and Sopron
Looking for a hotel in Berlin or Sopron? 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 Sopron Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Berlin €18Sopron €20
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
Is it cheaper to fly into Berlin or Sopron?
Prices for flights to both Sopron 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 €52Sopron €22
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 €22Sopron €5.17
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 Sopron
Here are a few actual costs in Sopron for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Special Magical Christmas tour around Sopron: $218
- The best of Sopron walking tour: $163
- Romantic tour in Sopron for couples: $98
- Romantic tour in Sopron for couples: $191
- City Highlights Walking Tour: $191
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBerlin €16Sopron €5.29
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 we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Berlin and Sopron, we can see that Berlin is more expensive. And not only is Sopron much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sopron would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sopron 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 Sopron.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Berlin Expensive? and Is Sopron Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Berlin or Sopron?
Berlin has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Sopron. When comparing the sizes of Berlin and Sopron, 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 Sopron?
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 Sopron in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Berlin as well as Sopron. The city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Berlin this time of year.
Berlin is cooler than Sopron in the summer. The daily temperature in Berlin averages around 19°C (66°F) in July, and Sopron fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sopron. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Berlin this time of the year. In the summer, Berlin often gets less sunshine than Sopron. Berlin gets 227 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sopron receives 255 hours of full sun.
Berlin usually gets less rain in July than Sopron. Berlin gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Sopron receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBerlin 19°C (66°F)Sopron 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Sopron in the Autumn?
Both Sopron and Berlin are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Berlin for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In the autumn, Berlin is cooler than Sopron. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Berlin in October average around 10°C (50°F), and Sopron averages at about 12°C (54°F).
Berlin usually receives less sunshine than Sopron during autumn. Berlin gets 106 hours of sunny skies, while Sopron receives 140 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Berlin usually receives less rain than Sopron. Berlin gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Sopron receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBerlin 10°C (50°F)Sopron 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Sopron in the Winter?
Both Sopron and Berlin during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Berlin in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Sopron can be very cold during winter. Berlin can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Berlin is generally much colder than Sopron. Daily temperatures in Berlin average around -0°C (31°F), and Sopron fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
In the winter, Berlin often gets less sunshine than Sopron. Berlin gets 42 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sopron receives 65 hours of full sun.
Berlin usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Sopron. Berlin gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Sopron receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBerlin -0°C (31°F)Sopron 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Berlin or Sopron in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Berlin and Sopron. Most visitors come to Berlin for the activities around the city during these months.
Berlin is cooler than Sopron in the spring. The daily temperature in Berlin averages around 9°C (47°F) in April, and Sopron fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sopron this time of the year. Berlin usually receives less sunshine than Sopron during spring. Berlin gets 160 hours of sunny skies, while Sopron receives 202 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Berlin usually receives less rain than Sopron. Berlin gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Sopron receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBerlin 9°C (47°F)Sopron 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Sopron 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 (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 9°C (47°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 15°C (59°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 2°C (35°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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