Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Diyarbakir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Diyarbakir or Vienna?
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 Diyarbakir and Vienna. 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: Diyarbakir or Vienna?
Diyarbakir
Diyarbakır is the largest city in Southeastern Turkey, located on the banks of Tigris River, which is one of two great rivers of the Middle East. The city is known especially for its old city, housed within ancient fortress walls that have been designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Within this fortress is a glimpse into the city's ancient history and traditional customs that remain alive today.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Diyarbakir Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayDiyarbakir $93Vienna $206
The average daily cost (per person) in Diyarbakir is $93, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $206. 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 Diyarbakir and Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDiyarbakir $54Vienna $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDiyarbakir $108Vienna $218
Compare Hotels in Diyarbakir and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Diyarbakir or Vienna? 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: Diyarbakir Hotel Prices and Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Diyarbakir $21Vienna $22
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Vienna VIE Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $27
- Tour to Prague via Cesky Krumlov (transfer + sightseeing): $259
- Private transfer to Nuremberg or Nuremberg to Vienna: $617
- Private transfer Warsaw to Vienna: $558
- Private transfer Stuttgart to Vienna: $752
- Private transfer Karlovy Vary to Vienna: $551
- Airport Transfer to/from Bratislava: $107
- Vienna to Salzburg Transfer Personal Chauffeur: $283
- Vienna to Budapest - Private transfer with 2h of Sightseeing: $277
- Vienna daytrip: Private transfer from Budapest and back: $617
- Vienna Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to City centre: $96
- Vienna International Airport Chauffeur Service , Airport Transfer: $200
Is it cheaper to fly into Diyarbakir or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna and Diyarbakir 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 dayDiyarbakir $24Vienna $67
Typical Food Prices in Diyarbakir
For Diyarbakir, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Dessert$0.13
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Lunch for Two$0.41
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $93
- Strauss Dinner Show: $117
- Sixx Paxx Dinner Show: $117
- Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $126
- The Viennise Food Tour: The World of Yesterday: $142
- Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food: $155
- Austrian Delights: 3-course Austrian Dinner and Concert at Musikverein Vienna: $164
- Exclusive Evening at Schönbrunn Palace: After-Hours Audiotour, Dinner, Concert: $173
- Classic Food Tour of Vienna: $177
- The Most Delicious Private Food Tour of 6 or 10 Tastings: $184
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Diyarbakir $15Vienna $45
Tours and Activities in Diyarbakir
For Diyarbakir, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- All-inclusive Private Guided Tour of Diyarbakir City: $297
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 1 Hour Schonbrunn Palace Gardens Vienna Walking Tour: $15
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour Helenental Castles Hike from Vienna: $181
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour on Kalenderberg Mountain to Meet History from Vienna: $181
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Experience Nature and Culture at Goettweig Abbey: $181
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $181
- 2-hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour on Seekopf Mountain, Wachau Valley from Vienna: $181
- A Self-Guided Tour of Vienna the Home of Classical Music: $20
- Albertina Art Museum: Private Tour of Masterpieces | Tickets incl: $224
- Alpine Beauty & Fairytale Towns: Hallstatt & Salzburg Tour: $157
- An Introduction to Vienna Walking Tour: $177
- Ape Tour "Vino" to famous "Heurigen" Quarter - the local spirit!: $176
- Audio Tour Ikonen Mautner Orthodox Icon Gallery Vienna: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDiyarbakir $12Vienna $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Ottakringer Brewery Tour in Vienna - in German: $29
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $29
- Austrian Wine Tasting: $142
- Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $153
- Wine Tasting Tour: $159
- Vienna Private Wachau Tour with Wine Tasting to Dürnstein: $188
- Private tour Neusiedler See, Rust (wine tasting), Purbach: $188
- Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna: $235
- Vienna Uncorked Premium Wine Tasting with Cellar Tour: $246
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Diyarbakir and Vienna, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Diyarbakir much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Diyarbakir would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Diyarbakir 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna than you might in Diyarbakir.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Diyarbakir Expensive? and Is Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Diyarbakir or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Diyarbakir. When comparing the sizes of Diyarbakir and Vienna, 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.
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.