Which place is cheaper, Katowice or Frankfurt?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Frankfurt and Katowice can help you decide which place is right for you.
Frankfurt is the financial and business hub of Germany. It houses the European Central Bank and the German Stock Exchange, and often plays host to trade shows and business fairs. It has the country's most modern skyline and the largest airport. It is also a transportation hub for Germany with many important train lines passing through. The city itself is situated on the River Main. Some of the most important sights are along the river near Romer Square and include museums and monuments. This area pulls in millions of tourists every year. Although many sights are clustered in this area, it's important to head into more off the beaten path areas that can be enjoyable to explore. These areas offer glimpses into daily life in Frankfurt.
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 Coach Bus Tours in Germany, The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Warsaw.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Frankfurt is €122, while the average daily cost in Katowice is €43. 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 Frankfurt and Katowice in more detail.
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Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Frankfurt:
Also for Frankfurt, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Katowice:
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For Frankfurt, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
For Frankfurt, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Katowice.
For Frankfurt, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Katowice are as follows:
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Frankfurt:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Frankfurt:
Also in Katowice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Frankfurt and Katowice, we can see that Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Frankfurt 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 Frankfurt Expensive? and Is Katowice Expensive?.
Frankfurt has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Katowice. When comparing the sizes of Frankfurt 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.
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.
The summer brings many poeple to Frankfurt as well as Katowice. Most visitors come to Frankfurt for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Frankfurt is generally around the same temperature as Katowice. Daily temperatures in Frankfurt average around 19°C (67°F), and Katowice fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Katowice. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Frankfurt this time of the year. In the summer, Frankfurt often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Katowice. Frankfurt gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Katowice receives 219 hours of full sun.
Frankfurt usually gets less rain in July than Katowice. Frankfurt gets 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Katowice and Frankfurt are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The autumn months attract visitors to Frankfurt because of the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
Frankfurt is around the same temperature as Katowice in the autumn. The daily temperature in Frankfurt averages around 11°C (51°F) in October, and Katowice fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
Frankfurt usually receives less sunshine than Katowice during autumn. Frankfurt gets 103 hours of sunny skies, while Katowice receives 128 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Frankfurt usually receives more rain than Katowice. Frankfurt gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Katowice and Frankfurt during the winter are popular places to visit. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Frankfurt this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Katowice. It's quite cold in Frankfurt in the winter. In the winter, Frankfurt is much warmer than Katowice. Typically, the winter temperatures in Frankfurt in January average around 1°C (34°F), and Katowice averages at about -2°C (28°F).
In the winter, Frankfurt often gets less sunshine than Katowice. Frankfurt gets 41 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Katowice receives 51 hours of full sun.
Frankfurt usually gets less rain in January than Katowice. Frankfurt gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Frankfurt and Katowice. Many travelers come to Frankfurt for the activities around the city.
In April, Frankfurt is generally a little warmer than Katowice. Daily temperatures in Frankfurt average around 10°C (50°F), and Katowice fluctuates around 8°C (46°F).
Frankfurt usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Katowice during spring. Frankfurt gets 163 hours of sunny skies, while Katowice receives 152 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Frankfurt usually receives around the same amount of rain as Katowice. Frankfurt gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Frankfurt | Katowice | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 1°C (34°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
Feb | 3°C (37°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Mar | 6°C (43°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Apr | 10°C (50°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
May | 14°C (58°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Jun | 17°C (63°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
Jul | 19°C (67°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Aug | 19°C (66°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
Oct | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Nov | 5°C (42°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
Dec | 2°C (36°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |