Which place is cheaper, Katowice or Bodrum?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bodrum or Katowice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Bodrum and Katowice can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Bodrum or Katowice?
Bodrum
Bodrum is a city on the Bodrum Peninsula, stretching from Turkey's southwest coast into the Aegean Sea. The city features twin bays with views of Bodrum Castle. This medieval fortress was built partly with stones from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, completed in the 4th century B.C. The city is also a gateway for nearby beach towns and resorts. Although more than a million tourists flock to its beaches, boutique hotels, trendy restaurants, and clubs each summer, the town of Bodrum (ancient Halicarnassus) never seems to lose its cool. More than any other Turkish seaside getaway, it has an enigmatic elegance that pervades it. The evocative castle and the ancient ruins around town also help keep Bodrum a discerning step above the rest.
Katowice
Katowice is a city east of Krakow, in the Silesian province of southern Poland. A large dome crowns the Cathedral of Christ the King, built between 1927 and 1955. The adjacent Archdiocesan Museum exhibits Silesian sacred art. The ultramodern Silesian Museum features several glass structures on the site of a former coal mine. It exhibits Polish art and chronicles the history of Upper Silesia. Historically, Katowice is a product of the 19th-century industrial boom, but it only became a city in the interwar period. After WWII, at the height of the Stalinist cult craze, the city was renamed Stalinogrod, but reverted to its old name soon after Comrade Joe died in 1953. Katowice has few significant historical monuments, but it's a major commercial and cultural center and holds sufficient attractions to make it worth a stop.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Coach Bus Tours in Turkey, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Warsaw.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBodrum $92Katowice $46
The average daily cost (per person) in Bodrum is $92, while the average daily cost in Katowice is $46. 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 Bodrum and Katowice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBodrum $48Katowice $19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBodrum $96Katowice $38
Compare Hotels in Bodrum and Katowice
Looking for a hotel in Bodrum or Katowice? 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: Bodrum Hotel Prices and Katowice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bodrum $24Katowice $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bodrum
Also for Bodrum, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Bodrum to Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV) - Departure Private Transfer: $19
- İzmir Airport - Kuşadası / İzmir Center : Private Transfer: $24
- Bodrum to Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV) - Departure Private Transfer: $25
- Boat Cruise with Lunch and Optional Hotel Transfer: $27
- From Ferry Transfer to Kos: $27
- Turkish Bath and Spa Expereince with Hotel Transfers: $30
- From Private Village Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $34
- Bodrum Traditional Turkish Bath Experience With Hotel Transfer: $35
- Independent Day Trip to Kos Island from Bodrum with Transfers: $36
- Bodrum Milas Airport (BJV) to Bodrum Round-Trip Private Transfer: $37
- From Kos: A day ride to Bodrum with comfortable transfer: $39
- Bodrum Quad Safari Tour With Free Hotel Transfer By Locals: $40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Katowice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Katowice:
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Katowice with Private Transfers: $199
- Katowice Airport: Private Transfer to or from Krakow: $186
- Katowice Pyrzowice KTW to Krakow City Private Transfer: $129
- Auschwitz-Birkenau: Fast-Track Ticket & Guided Tour No Transfers: $32
Is it cheaper to fly into Bodrum or Katowice?
Prices for flights to both Katowice and Bodrum 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 dayBodrum $24Katowice $19
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bodrum
For Bodrum, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Cooking Class in Authentic Etrim Village: $44
- Christmas Dinner at Karnas Vineyards: $104
- Farmers Market visit & Turkish Cooking Class: $125
- Bodrum Market Visit and Cooking Class: $128
- Bodrum Vineyard Tour with Dinner and Wine Pairing: $128
- Food and Wine pairing Dinner at Karnas Vineyards Bodrum: $131
- Bodrum Cooking Class: $174
- Private Sunset Boat Tour in Bodrum With Dinner: $221
- Shore Excursions - Istanbul by Night: Turkish Food Tour: $252
- Private Vineyard Tour with Dinner Under the Stars in Karnas: $291
- From Private Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner & Swimming: $320
- Private Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $368
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Katowice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Katowice.
- Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bodrum $31Katowice $6.40
Tours and Activities in Bodrum
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Bodrum.
- Muğla: Quick Tour, Essentials of Muğla: $6.00
- Daily Boat Tour (Orak Island) around Bodrum and Black Island Coves : $19
- Beaches and Islands Boat Tour with Lunch: $20
- Orak Island Boat Tour with Swim Stops and Lunch: $24
- Orakadasi Boat Tour From Bodrum (Maldives of Turkey) With Lunch: $25
- Bodrum Black island Tour: $26
- Bodrum Village Tour with Group: $26
- Blue cruise around Bodrum bays: $28
- Black Island Boat Tour with Lunch: $30
- Turkish Bath Experience: $31
- Boat Tour for Mein Schiff Cruise Passengers: $32
- Half Day Guided Knidos Ancient City Tour: $35
Tours and Activities in Katowice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Katowice are as follows:
- Auschwitz & Birkenau Live Guide Tour Entrance Ticket: $54
- Auschwitz-Birkenau - Skip the Line Tickets : $32
- Auschwitz-Birkenau: Entry Ticket with Guided Tour: $32
- Entrance Ticket to Auschwitz Birkenau with Guide and FREE ebook: $32
- From Auschwitz-Birkenau Skip-the-Line Guided Tour: $95
- Jasna Gora and Czestochowa Private Tour from Katowice by Car: $349
- Katowice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $99
- Katowice Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $160
- Katowice Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $159
- Katowice and Nikiszowiec: bicycle tour with guide: $42
- Private City Tour with Stories & Viewing Points: $154
- Private Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau: $156
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBodrum $14Katowice $5.69
Sample the Local Flavors in Katowice
Also in Katowice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Tyskie Brewery Tour: $111
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bodrum and Katowice, we can see that Bodrum is more expensive. And not only is Katowice much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Katowice would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Katowice 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 Bodrum would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bodrum than you might in Katowice.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bodrum Expensive? and Is Katowice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bodrum or Katowice?
Katowice has a larger population, and is about 8 times larger than the population of Bodrum. When comparing the sizes of Bodrum and Katowice, 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 Bodrum or Katowice?
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 Bodrum or Katowice in the Summer?
Both Katowice and Bodrum during the summer are popular places to visit.
Bodrum is much warmer than Katowice in the summer. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Katowice fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
Bodrum usually gets less rain in July than Katowice. Bodrum gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBodrum 27°C (81°F)Katowice 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Katowice in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Bodrum and Katowice.
In the autumn, Bodrum is much warmer than Katowice. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bodrum in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Katowice averages at about 10°C (50°F).
In October, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Katowice. Bodrum gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBodrum 19°C (66°F)Katowice 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Katowice in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Bodrum as well as Katowice.
The weather in Katowice can be very cold. In January, Bodrum is generally much warmer than Katowice. Daily temperatures in Bodrum average around 10°C (50°F), and Katowice fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
Bodrum receives a lot of rain in the winter. Bodrum usually gets more rain in January than Katowice. Bodrum gets 149 mm (5.9 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBodrum 10°C (50°F)Katowice -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Bodrum or Katowice in the Spring?
Both Katowice and Bodrum are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.
Bodrum is much warmer than Katowice in the spring. The daily temperature in Bodrum averages around 15°C (59°F) in April, and Katowice fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In April, Bodrum usually receives less rain than Katowice. Bodrum gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBodrum 15°C (59°F)Katowice 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Katowice and Bodrum
| Bodrum | Katowice | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 10°C (50°F) | 149 mm (5.9 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (53°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 15°C (59°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 19°C (67°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 14°C (58°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 164 mm (6.5 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 50 mm (2 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.