Should you visit Copenhagen or Salzburg?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel cost comparison between Copenhagen and Salzburg can help. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It has a small town vibe but is still a cosmopolitan city with lots of shopping, culture, and nightlife. It's a very safe and comfortable city that is easy to explore on foot. Copenhagen is the birthplace of many old fairytales, but also has modern, world class architecture and a liberal vibe. The people of Copenhagen are diverse and international. Most residents are Danes, but some come from Germany and Sweden and there are also many Middle Eastern immigrants.
Salzburg
Most people know of Salzburg from its roll in the infamous movie "The Sound of Music." Every child who fell in love with this movie knows the gazebo scene in the rain, or could sing "My Favorite Things" as they skip down the Salzach River, but once you get past the obvious cliches, you can see that Salzburg is a city with a lot of depth and culture aside from the movie.
Which city is cheaper, Salzburg or Copenhagen?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Copenhagen is $188, while the average daily cost in Salzburg is $145. 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 city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Copenhagen and Salzburg in more detail.
Accommodation
Travelers usually pay around $162 for a double occupancy room in Copenhagen If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.
A hotel room in Salzburg is about $174 This assumes double occupancy and modest accommodations.
Food
The price of a meal in Copenhagen can vary widely. However, the average price for food per day is $57 per person, and a typical meal will cost around $23 based on the spending of previous visitors. Less expensive dining options can be found by eating street food or at fast food restaurants.
Food in Salzburg costs travelers about $37 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
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Food
Meals for one day
Copenhagen $57
Salzburg $37
Typical Food prices in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
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Private Copenhagen Street Food Tour with a Local Foodie:
$94
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Traditional Nordic and Danish Cooking Class with an Expert Local:
$97
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Sweden Daytrip: Food Tour to Malmö:
$1,724
Typical Food prices in Salzburg
Some typical examples of dining costs in Salzburg are as follows:
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Salzburg
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Salzburg.
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Austrian Apple Strudel Cooking Class including Lunch:
$57
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Salzburg Christmas Cookies and Apple Strudel Cooking Lesson:
$60
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Mozart and Advent/Christmas Concert with Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg:
$82
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Best of Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg:
$82
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Mozart Dinner Concert at the Baroque Hall of St Peter`s Abbey in Salzburg:
$86
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Fortress HohenObservationtower Admission, Dinner and Mozart Concert:
$92
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Dinner Cooking Class & Concert - Prezels, Dumplings, Apple Strudel & Mozart:
$93
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The Sound of Music Tour in Salzburg With Lunch or Dinner:
$102
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Mozart Concert and Dinner or VIP Dinner at Fortress Salzburg with River Cruise:
$105
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Best of Mozart Concert and GOLDEN VIP Dinner at Fortress Hohensalzburg:
$135
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2-Night Salzburg Mozart Tour and Dinner Show:
$287
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Riding Dinner SBG - horse-carriage ride incl. Austrian delicacies (SparkSight.):
$440
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Copenhagen than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $66 on transportation in Copenhagen on average per day.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $18 per day to get around in Salzburg.
Typical Local Transportation prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Copenhagen:
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Copenhagen
Also for Copenhagen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
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Ultra - Copenhagen Private Airport Transfer City Centre to Copenhagen Airport:
$8.71
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Copenhagen hotel/address to Copenhagen Port - Private Car Transfer:
$70
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Deluxe Private Transfer from Copenhagen Hotels to Copenhagen Airport:
$71
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Private Departure Transfer from Copenhagen City to CPH Copenhagen Airport:
$86
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Private Airport Transfer: from Copenhagen to Copenhagen Airport (CPH):
$86
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Copenhagen hotel/address to Malmö City - Private Car Transfer:
$91
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Copenhagen hotel/address to Copenhagen Airport (CPH)- Departure Private Transfer:
$93
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Departure Private Transfer Copenhagen to Copenhagen Port in Luxury Van:
$97
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Copenhagen City to Copenhagen Roskilde Airport (RKE)- Departure Private Transfer:
$112
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Departure Private Transfer Copenhagen to Copenhagen Airport CPH by Business Car:
$118
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Departure Private Transfer: Copenhagen to Copenhagen Airport CPH in Business Car:
$124
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Departure Private Transfer Copenhagen to Copenhagen Airport CPH by Luxury Car:
$125
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Salzburg
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Salzburg:
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Transfer from Salzburg to Vienna: Private sightseeing daytrip with 2 stops:
$252
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Transfer from Salzburg to Prague: Private sightseeing daytrip with 2 stops:
$216
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Transfer from Salzburg to Budapest: Private sightseeing daytrip with 2 stops:
$282
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Scenic transfer from Salzburg to Prague with 4 hours stop in Hallstatt:
$863
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Salzburg → Vienna - 2h of Sightseeing - Comfortable Premium Car Private Transfer:
$337
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Salzburg → Budapest - 2h of Sightseeing Comfortable Premium Car Private Transfer:
$351
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Salzburg to Venice Private Transfer and Sightseeing:
$814
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Salzburg Train Station Departure Transfer:
$87
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Salzburg Train Station Arrival Transfer:
$87
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Salzburg Private Transfer from Salzburg Airport to City centre:
$63
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Salzburg Airport transfer from W.A. Mozart airport to hotels or apartments:
$25
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Salzburg Airport Transfers : Salzburg to Salzburg Airport SZG in Luxury Van:
$84
Is it cheaper to fly into Copenhagen or Salzburg?
Prices for flights to both Salzburg and Copenhagen 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.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Copenhagen, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $27 per day, per person.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $28 per person, per day in Salzburg. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
Typical Entertainment prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Copenhagen's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Boat Tour
$9.53
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Coffee
$15
Tours and Activities in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
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Experience The Little Mermaid's story in Copenhagen:
$7.35
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Little Mermaid Charming Game and Tour:
$12
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Copenhagen Self-Guided Audio Tour:
$12
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Copenhagen Old City Train Tours:
$14
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Skip the Line: Tivoli Gardens Admission Ticket:
$22
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Trail Running Adventure from Nørreport Station:
$27
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Skip The Line: Hard Rock Cafe Copenhagen:
$29
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Skip the Line: Tivoli Gardens 1-Day Unlimited Rides Ticket:
$41
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Skip the Line: Tivoli Gardens 1-Day Unlimited Rides Ticket PLUS:
$50
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Private Danish Market Tour With a Local Expert in Copenhagen:
$57
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GAILY TOUR in COPENHAGEN - Gay & Lesbian Tour:
$224
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Private Walking Grand Tour of Copenhagen:
$311
Tours and Activities in Salzburg
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Salzburg are as follows:
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'The Sound of Music' Private Tour with Breakfast at Schloss Leopoldskron:
$428
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2 pm Sound of Music Tour by minivan:
$72
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2- or 3-Night Schloss Leopoldskron Stay in Salzburg Including 'The Sound of Music' Tour:
$391
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2-Hour Private Salzburg City Highlights Tour:
$274
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3-Night Salzburg Winter Package with City Highlights Tour:
$158
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4-day Salzburg Package including Oktoberfest in Munich and Sound of Music Tour:
$512
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9 am Sound of Music Tour by minivan:
$72
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A day in the life of Salzburg - Private tour with a local:
$249
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A taste of An audio tour through the birthplace of Mozart:
$6.99
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Adventure in Eagle's Nest - Hike Tour:
$86
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Amphibious Splash Tour on the Water and on the Land in Salzburg:
$42
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Austrian Lakes and Mountains Half-Day Tour from Salzburg:
$66
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Copenhagen spend on average $12 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
The average person spends about $25 on alcoholic beverages in Salzburg per day. The more you spend on alcohol, the more fun you might be having despite your higher budget.
Typical Alcohol prices in Salzburg
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Salzburg:
Sample the Local Flavors in Salzburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Salzburg:
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Private Austrian Food and Wine Tasting with a Sommelière & Chef:
$101
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Private Half Day Salzburg City Tour including Visit to the Stiegl Brewery:
$523
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Copenhagen and Salzburg, we can see that Copenhagen is more expensive. And not only is Salzburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Salzburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Salzburg 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 Copenhagen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Copenhagen than you might in Salzburg.
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