Which place is cheaper, Gothenburg or Bucharest?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bucharest or Gothenburg?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Bucharest and Gothenburg. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Bucharest or Gothenburg?
Bucharest
Bucharest is the capital and largest city in the country of Romania. With about 2 million residents living in the city and about 2.4 million in the surrounding urban area, it is also one of the largest cities in Southeastern Europe. As such, it is the economic, industrial and commercial center for the country. As a visitor, you will likely enter Romania by arriving in Bucharest. The city continues to grow and change, and there are ongoing infrastructure projects that continue to modernize the city. It is not uncommon to find historic churches on the same block as modern office buildings and Communist style apartment buildings. There are also many sights around town and the city continues to grow as a trendy and fascinating city.
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bucharest, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Romania, The Best 10-Day Tours in Sweden, and The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBucharest $137Gothenburg $97
The average daily cost (per person) in Bucharest is $137, while the average daily cost in Gothenburg is $97. 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 Bucharest and Gothenburg in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBucharest $63Gothenburg $40
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBucharest $126Gothenburg $80
Compare Hotels in Bucharest and Gothenburg
Looking for a hotel in Bucharest or Gothenburg? 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: Bucharest Hotel Prices and Gothenburg Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bucharest $26Gothenburg $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bucharest
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bucharest:
- Transfert Privat București: $60
- Transfers to Danube Port: Bucharest - Navrom Tulcea: $131
- Transfer from Otopeni Airport to Bucharest: $29
- Transfer from Bucharest to Brasov - Hotel Pick-up: $174
- Transfer Bucharest to/from Giurgiu Cruise Port: $141
- Transfer Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to/from Brasov: $244
- Transfer Bucharest Airport to Brasov: $288
- Transfer Airport Otopeni - Bucharest: $43
- Transfer Aeroport Otopeni: $64
- Transfer & Access for 4.5-Hour at Therme Bucuresti: $59
- Therme Spa Ticket with Transfer - Galaxy and Palm Areas : $86
- Therme Bucharest Express Shuttle Transfer: $7.63
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Are Resort to Trondheim Vaernes Airport(TRD) - Departure Transfer: $114
- Departure Private Transfers from Gothenburg City to Gothenburg Airport GOT: $120
- Departure Private Transfers from Gothenburg City to Gothenburg Airport GOT: $153
- Goteborg City to Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) - Departure Private Transfer: $55
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $109
- Gothenburg Private Transfer from Central Gothenburg to Gothenburg Airport: $95
- City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $110
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Arrival: $15
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $15
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Central Ostersund to Ostersund Airport: $174
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Ostersund (OSD) airport to central Ostersund: $174
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Hotels: $95
Is it cheaper to fly into Bucharest or Gothenburg?
Prices for flights to both Gothenburg and Bucharest 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 dayBucharest $58Gothenburg $38
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Bucharest
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Bucharest.
- Dinner at the Museum of Communism - Traditional Food Tour: $53
- Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Traditional Food Tour: $60
- Cooking Class traditional food: $65
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $74
- Unhealthy Food Tour of Bucharest – 4 hours: $75
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner: $84
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner - 3 hours: $86
- Private Walking Food Tour - Culture, History & Traditions: $98
- Historical and Cultural Tour with Romanian Cuisine dinner: $141
- Cooking Class in Transylvania - Day Tour from Bucharest: $182
- 4-Hour Walking Food Tour in the Old Town: $202
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bucharest $15Gothenburg $15
Tours and Activities in Bucharest
Here are a few actual costs in Bucharest for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Bears Sanctuary, Dracula's Castle, Brasov Day Trip Private Tour from Bucharest: $249
- Bucharest Panoramic Sightseeing - Private City Tour: $93
- Transylvania Heritage Tour at Peles Bran and Cantacuzino Castles: $93
- 1 Day 4x4 Tour in Carpathian Mountains: $173
- 1 Day ATV Tour in Carpathian Mountains: $207
- 10h Bucharest City Tour & Snagov Monastery (Dracula's Grave): $258
- 14 Days Private Tour in Romania, Moldova & Transnistria: $4,724
- 2 Days Private Tour - The Romanian Caves from Bucharest: $558
- 2 Hour Photoshoot Experience Near Bucharest Architectural Charms: $98
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Bucharest City: $87
- 2-Day Medieval Transylvania with Brasov,Sibiu and Sighisoara Tour from Bucharest: $251
- 2-Day Small-Group Tour to Dracula's Castle, Rasnov Fortress, Peles Castle, Sighisoara and Libearty Brown Bear Sanctuary with Overnight in Brasov: $203
Tours and Activities in Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Universeum Entry Ticket: $21
- Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $30
- Hop-On Hop-Off 24-Hour Sightseeing Boat: $30
- Lilla Bommen: 4-Hour Guided Boat Tour to Vinga Island: $31
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $31
- Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour: $31
- 24h Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour: $32
- City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $32
- Paddan Sightseeing Cruise on the Savean River: $33
- Guided boat tour to Vinga in Gothenburg: $33
- Archipelago cruise with guide: $36
- Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBucharest $9.17Gothenburg $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Bucharest
Also in Bucharest, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Weekend Pub Crawl: $24
- Bucharest Pub Crawl in the Old Town: $25
- From Romanian Wine Tasting Tour: $26
- Bachelors Party in Custom Bar Crawl: $37
- Private Bar Crawling in Bucharest Old City: $43
- Private Wine Tasting in Bucharest: $43
- Pub Crawl in the Old CIty and Rooftop Hopping in Bucharest: $47
- Romanian Wine Tasting: $49
- Private Romanian Wine Tasting in Urlați: $51
- Bucharest Old Town Pub and Bar Crawl with Guide: $57
- Bucharest VIP Bar Crawl in Lipscani 'Old Town': $59
- Bucharest City Tour and Wine Tasting: $84
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bucharest and Gothenburg, we can see that Bucharest is more expensive. And not only is Gothenburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Gothenburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gothenburg 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 Bucharest would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Bucharest than you might in Gothenburg.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bucharest Expensive? and Is Gothenburg Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bucharest or Gothenburg?
Bucharest has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Gothenburg. When comparing the sizes of Bucharest and Gothenburg, 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 Bucharest or Gothenburg?
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 Bucharest or Gothenburg in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bucharest as well as Gothenburg. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Bucharest this time of year.
In the summer, Bucharest is a little warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Bucharest in July average around 23°C (73°F), and Gothenburg averages at about 16°C (61°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Gothenburg. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bucharest this time of the year. In the summer, Bucharest often gets more sunshine than Gothenburg. Bucharest gets 289 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 243 hours of full sun.
Bucharest usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Gothenburg. Bucharest gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBucharest 23°C (73°F)Gothenburg 16°C (61°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Gothenburg in the Autumn?
Both Gothenburg and Bucharest are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Bucharest for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Bucharest is generally a little warmer than Gothenburg. Daily temperatures in Bucharest average around 13°C (55°F), and Gothenburg fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
Bucharest usually receives more sunshine than Gothenburg during autumn. Bucharest gets 177 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 94 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Bucharest usually receives less rain than Gothenburg. Bucharest gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBucharest 13°C (55°F)Gothenburg 9°C (47°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Gothenburg in the Winter?
Both Gothenburg and Bucharest during the winter are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Bucharest in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Gothenburg can be very cold during winter. Bucharest can get quite cold in the winter. Bucharest is around the same temperature as Gothenburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Bucharest averages around -1°C (29°F) in January, and Gothenburg fluctuates around -2°C (29°F).
In the winter, Bucharest often gets more sunshine than Gothenburg. Bucharest gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Gothenburg receives 40 hours of full sun.
Bucharest usually gets less rain in January than Gothenburg. Bucharest gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBucharest -1°C (29°F)Gothenburg -2°C (29°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Gothenburg in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bucharest and Gothenburg. Most visitors come to Bucharest for the activities around the city during these months.
In the spring, Bucharest is much warmer than Gothenburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Bucharest in April average around 12°C (54°F), and Gothenburg averages at about 5°C (41°F).
Bucharest usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Gothenburg during spring. Bucharest gets 185 hours of sunny skies, while Gothenburg receives 182 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Bucharest usually receives more rain than Gothenburg. Bucharest gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Gothenburg receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBucharest 12°C (54°F)Gothenburg 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Gothenburg and Bucharest
| Bucharest | Gothenburg | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (29°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (44°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (34°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
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