Which place is cheaper, Toronto or Bucharest?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Bucharest or Toronto?
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 Toronto. 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 Toronto?
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.
Toronto
The capital of Ontario and the most populated city in Canada, Toronto is a very popular travel destination for any number of reasons. It's positioned along the coast of Lake Ontario and has a population of more than 2.6 million with 6.2 million in the Greater Toronto Area. It's a very international and diverse city, with a very rich cultural history. More than half of the city's population was not born in Canada, and there are more than eighty different ethnic neighborhoods sprinkled throughout the city. The city is a center for music, theater, film, and television. It has countless museums, festivals, and sights that attract more than 25 million tourists every year.
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 Northern Lights Tours in Canada, and The Best Luxury Tours to Canada.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBucharest $139Toronto $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Bucharest is $139, while the average daily cost in Toronto is $205. 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 Toronto in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBucharest $63Toronto $86
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBucharest $126Toronto $172
Compare Hotels in Bucharest and Toronto
Looking for a hotel in Bucharest or Toronto? 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 Toronto Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Bucharest $26Toronto $32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Bucharest
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Bucharest:
- Transfert Privat București: $61
- Transfers to Danube Port: Bucharest - Navrom Tulcea: $132
- Transfer from Otopeni Airport to Bucharest: $29
- Transfer from Bucharest to Brasov - Hotel Pick-up: $176
- Transfer from Bucharest to Brasov: $165
- Transfer Bucharest to/from Giurgiu Cruise Port: $142
- Transfer Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to/from Brasov: $247
- Transfer Bucharest Airport to Brasov: $290
- Transfer Airport Otopeni - Bucharest: $44
- Transfer Aeroport Otopeni: $65
- Transfer & Access for 4.5-Hour at Therme Bucuresti: $59
- Therme Spa Ticket with Transfer - Galaxy and Palm Areas : $87
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Toronto
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Toronto are as follows:
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Airport Shuttle$27
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Train: 2 Day Passes$16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Toronto
Also for Toronto, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Arrival Private Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury Van: $157
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto Airport YYZ to Niagara Falls in Business Car: $293
- Arrival Private Transfer: Toronto YYZ Airport to Toronto City by SUV or Minibus: $76
- Arrival Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Luxury SUV: $174
- Arrival Transfer: Pearson Airport YYZ to Toronto in Sedan Car: $152
- Convenient bus transfer between Hamilton Airport and Toronto: $3.65
- Departure Private Transfer Toronto City to Toronto Airport YYZ by SUV or Minibus: $66
- Departure Private Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ in Luxury Car: $152
- Departure Private Transfer: Toronto to Pearson Airport YYZ in Luxury Van: $133
- Hamilton to Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) - Departure Private Transfer: $75
- Niagara Falls Guided 9 Hour Day Trip with Round-trip Transfer: $74
- One Way: from/to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) - Private Transfer: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Bucharest or Toronto?
Prices for flights to both Toronto 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 $59Toronto $66
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: $54
- Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Traditional Food Tour: $60
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner: $64
- Cooking Class traditional food: $66
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide: $74
- Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner - 3 hours: $87
- Private Walking Food Tour - Culture, History & Traditions: $99
- Discover Private Highlights and Traditional Food Tour: $109
- Private Bucharest Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $116
- Historical and Cultural Tour with Romanian Cuisine dinner: $142
- 4-Hour Walking Food Tour in the Old Town: $203
- Bucharest City Tour & Traditional Home-made Cooking Experience: $229
Typical Food Prices in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch at St. Lawrence Market for Two$23
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Dinner at Mill Street Brewery (for 2)$56
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Toronto
For Toronto, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Must Do Toronto Food Tour: $66
- Toronto Food Tour: Taste the World in Kensington Market: $66
- 3–Hour Secret Food Tour: $73
- Toronto Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $74
- Scenic Harbor Cruise with Lunch, Brunch, or Dinner: $76
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Kensington Market -Toronto's Neighborhood International Food Tour: $80
- Toronto's Fusion Food Tour: $80
- Father's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $90
- Mother's Day Premier Cruise with Brunch or Dinner: $93
- Toronto Premier Dinner Cruise on Odyssey in Toronto Harbour: $109
- Toronto Food Tour with Local Foodie, Personalized & Private: $152
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Bucharest $15Toronto $31
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: $251
- Bucharest Panoramic Sightseeing - Private City Tour: $93
- Transylvania Heritage Tour at Peles Bran and Cantacuzino Castles: $93
- 1 Day 4x4 Tour in Carpathian Mountains: $174
- 1 Day ATV Tour in Carpathian Mountains: $208
- 10h Bucharest City Tour & Snagov Monastery (Dracula's Grave): $260
- 14 Days Private Tour in Romania, Moldova & Transnistria: $4,761
- 2 Days Private Tour - The Romanian Caves from Bucharest: $563
- 2 Hour Photoshoot Experience Near Bucharest Architectural Charms: $99
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Bucharest City: $88
- 2-Day Medieval Transylvania with Brasov,Sibiu and Sighisoara Tour from Bucharest: $252
- 2-Day Small-Group Tour to Dracula's Castle, Rasnov Fortress, Peles Castle, Sighisoara and Libearty Brown Bear Sanctuary with Overnight in Brasov: $204
Typical Entertainment Prices in Toronto
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Toronto's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Art Gallery of Ontario for Two$15
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CN Tower at night for Two$36
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Harbour Dinner Cruise$26
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Bata Shoe Museum (2)$7.32
Tours and Activities in Toronto
For Toronto, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Explore Niagara Falls with bus ticket from/to Toronto: $3.65
- Downtown City Landmarks Self-Guided Audio Tour: $4.31
- Downtown Toronto Walking Tour: $4.46
- Graffiti in Toronto Walking Tour: $4.46
- City Highlights Walking Tour: $5.12
- Kensington Market: Downtown Toronto Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.99
- Between Huntsville and Smartphone Audio Tour: $6.21
- Toronto's Waterfront: Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $6.21
- Explore Canada's Metropolis with Walking Tours Through Toronto: $6.68
- Best of Toronto and Waterfront Self-Guided Tour: $8.08
- Bata Shoe Museum Entrance Ticket: $10
- Uncover Quebec's Legacy: In-App Audio Tour: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBucharest $9.28Toronto $22
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: $38
- Private Bar Crawling in Bucharest Old City: $43
- Private Wine Tasting Experience: $43
- Pub Crawl in the Old CIty and Rooftop Hopping in Bucharest: $47
- Private Romanian Wine Tasting in Urlați: $52
- Guided Pub Crawl in Bucharest: $56
- 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: $85
Sample the Local Flavors in Toronto
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Toronto:
- Distillery District Outdoor Escape Game: $8.07
- Distillery District Historic Walking Tour: $17
- Corktown and Distillery District Tour: $27
- Short Distillery District Segway Tour: $36
- Toronto : Distillery & Old Town Walking Tour With A Guide: $38
- Toronto Distillery District self-guided walking tour & hunt: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $38
- Pub Crawl Toronto: $39
- Distillery District Breakfast Walking Tour: $41
- Craft Brewery Tour: $88
- Canadian Wine Tasting Experience: $128
- From Niagara Wine Tours: $131
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Bucharest and Toronto, we can see that Toronto is more expensive. And not only is Bucharest much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Bucharest is in Europe and Toronto is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Bucharest would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Bucharest 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 Toronto would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Toronto than you might in Bucharest.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Bucharest Expensive? and Is Toronto Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Bucharest or Toronto?
Toronto has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Bucharest. When comparing the sizes of Bucharest and Toronto, 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 Toronto?
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 Toronto in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Bucharest as well as Toronto. Most visitors come to Bucharest for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Bucharest is generally around the same temperature as Toronto. Daily temperatures in Bucharest average around 23°C (73°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Toronto. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Bucharest this time of the year. In the summer, Bucharest often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Toronto. Bucharest gets 289 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 281 hours of full sun.
Bucharest usually gets around the same amount of rain in July as Toronto. Bucharest gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBucharest 23°C (73°F)Toronto 21°C (70°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Toronto in the Autumn?
Both Toronto and Bucharest are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Bucharest because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Bucharest is a little warmer than Toronto in the autumn. The daily temperature in Bucharest averages around 13°C (55°F) in October, and Toronto fluctuates around 11°C (51°F).
Bucharest usually receives more sunshine than Toronto during autumn. Bucharest gets 177 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 153 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Bucharest usually receives less rain than Toronto. Bucharest gets 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBucharest 13°C (55°F)Toronto 11°C (51°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Toronto in the Winter?
Both Toronto and Bucharest during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Bucharest this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Toronto. It's quite cold in Bucharest in the winter. In the winter, Bucharest is much warmer than Toronto. Typically, the winter temperatures in Bucharest in January average around -1°C (29°F), and Toronto averages at about -4°C (25°F).
In the winter, Bucharest often gets less sunshine than Toronto. Bucharest gets 71 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Toronto receives 87 hours of full sun.
Bucharest usually gets less rain in January than Toronto. Bucharest gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 52 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBucharest -1°C (29°F)Toronto -4°C (25°F)
Should I visit Bucharest or Toronto in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Bucharest and Toronto. Many travelers come to Bucharest for the activities around the city.
In April, Bucharest is generally much warmer than Toronto. Daily temperatures in Bucharest average around 12°C (54°F), and Toronto fluctuates around 7°C (44°F).
Bucharest usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Toronto during spring. Bucharest gets 185 hours of sunny skies, while Toronto receives 179 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Bucharest usually receives less rain than Toronto. Bucharest gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Toronto receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBucharest 12°C (54°F)Toronto 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Toronto and Bucharest
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -1°C (29°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | -4°C (25°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 1°C (34°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | -4°C (26°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) | 1°C (34°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Apr | 12°C (54°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 18°C (64°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (70°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
| Sep | 18°C (65°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 75 mm (3 in) |
| Oct | 13°C (55°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 6°C (44°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 1°C (34°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 75 mm (2.9 in) |
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