Which place is cheaper, Katowice or Bucharest?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bucharest or Katowice?
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 Katowice. 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 Katowice?
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.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Bucharest, The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Romania, 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 dayBucharest $137Katowice $46
The average daily cost (per person) in Bucharest is $137, 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 Bucharest and Katowice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBucharest $63Katowice $19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBucharest $126Katowice $38
Compare Hotels in Bucharest and Katowice
Looking for a hotel in Bucharest 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: Bucharest Hotel Prices and Katowice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bucharest $26Katowice $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bucharest
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bucharest:
- Therme Bucharest Express Shuttle Transfer: $7.63
- Bucharest Airport Transfer: $11
- Bucuresti: Transfer Therme Bucuresti different hours: $12
- Therme Bucuresti Transfer with Optional Ticket: $13
- Bucharest Transfer Service: $17
- Bucharest Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Tecuci: $21
- Airport Transfer: $21
- Private Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) Transfer: $22
- Bucharest Private Airport Transfer from or to City Center Hotel: $22
- Bucharest Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Barlad: $24
- Bucharest Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Vaslui OMV: $26
- Bucharest Otopeni Airport OTP to Bucharest City Center Hotel - private transfer: $27
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Katowice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Katowice:
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Katowice with Private Transfers: $199
- Auschwitz-Birkenau: Fast-Track Ticket & Guided Tour No Transfers: $32
- Katowice Airport: Private Transfer to or from Krakow: $186
- Katowice Pyrzowice KTW to Krakow City Private Transfer: $129
Is it cheaper to fly into Bucharest or Katowice?
Prices for flights to both Katowice 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 $58Katowice $19
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
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.Bucharest $15Katowice $6.40
Tours and Activities in Bucharest
Here are a few actual costs in Bucharest for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Tour Reyes y Palacios Bucarest: $11
- Reptiland Bucharest Entry Ticket: $13
- Communism Walking Tour from Lenin to Ceausescu in Bucharest: $13
- A Tale of Bucharest Old Town Walking Tour: $16
- City Highlights Guided Walking Tour: $17
- Bucharest Highlights Walking Tour: $17
- Calea Victoriei and Old Town Highlights Tour: $19
- Parliament Palace Skip-the-line Ticket: $20
- Palace of Parliament Bucharest 1 Hour Guided Tour: $21
- Virtual Reality Experience: $21
- Buchaest: Peles Castle, Bran Castle, & Brasov Old Town Tour: $21
- Guided Tour at museum Casa Storck: $21
Tours and Activities in Katowice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Katowice are as follows:
- Ticket Pass and Guided Tour in Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum: $28
- Auschwitz-Birkenau: Entry Ticket with Guided Tour: $32
- Entrance Ticket to Auschwitz Birkenau with Guide and FREE ebook: $32
- Auschwitz-Birkenau - Skip the Line Tickets : $32
- Katowice and Nikiszowiec: bicycle tour with guide: $42
- Auschwitz & Birkenau Live Guide Tour Entrance Ticket: $55
- From Auschwitz-Birkenau Skip-the-Line Guided Tour: $95
- Katowice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $99
- Private City Tour with Stories & Viewing Points: $154
- Private Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau: $156
- Katowice Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $159
- Katowice Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $160
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBucharest $9.17Katowice $5.69
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
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 Bucharest and Katowice, we can see that Bucharest 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 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 Katowice.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bucharest Expensive? and Is Katowice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bucharest or Katowice?
Bucharest has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Katowice. When comparing the sizes of Bucharest 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 Bucharest or Katowice?
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 Bucharest or Katowice in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Bucharest and Katowice. The city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Bucharest this time of year.
Bucharest is a little warmer than Katowice in the summer. The daily temperature in Bucharest averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Katowice fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Katowice this time of the year. In Bucharest, it's very sunny this time of the year. Bucharest usually receives more sunshine than Katowice during summer. Bucharest gets 289 hours of sunny skies, while Katowice receives 219 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Bucharest usually receives less rain than Katowice. Bucharest gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBucharest 23°C (73°F)Katowice 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Katowice in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Bucharest as well as Katowice. Many travelers come to Bucharest for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In the autumn, Bucharest is a little warmer than Katowice. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Bucharest in October average around 13°C (55°F), and Katowice averages at about 10°C (50°F).
In the autumn, Bucharest often gets more sunshine than Katowice. Bucharest gets 177 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Katowice receives 128 hours of full sun.
Bucharest usually gets less rain in October than Katowice. Bucharest gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBucharest 13°C (55°F)Katowice 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Katowice in the Winter?
Both Katowice and Bucharest are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Bucharest in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Katowice can be very cold during winter. Bucharest can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Bucharest is generally a little warmer than Katowice. Daily temperatures in Bucharest average around -1°C (29°F), and Katowice fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
Bucharest usually receives more sunshine than Katowice during winter. Bucharest gets 71 hours of sunny skies, while Katowice receives 51 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Bucharest usually receives less rain than Katowice. Bucharest gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBucharest -1°C (29°F)Katowice -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Katowice in the Spring?
Both Katowice and Bucharest during the spring are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Bucharest for the activities around the city during these months.
Bucharest is much warmer than Katowice in the spring. The daily temperature in Bucharest averages around 12°C (54°F) in April, and Katowice fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
In the spring, Bucharest often gets more sunshine than Katowice. Bucharest gets 185 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Katowice receives 152 hours of full sun.
Bucharest usually gets less rain in April than Katowice. Bucharest gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBucharest 12°C (54°F)Katowice 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Katowice and Bucharest
| Bucharest | Katowice | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (29°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (44°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (34°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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