Which place is cheaper, Kotor or Gothenburg?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Gothenburg or Kotor?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Gothenburg or Kotor? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Gothenburg or Kotor?
Gothenburg
Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden with a population of about 500,000. It is located on the western coast at the edge of the Gota River. It's a very friendly and welcoming city with a great vibe. Part of its energy comes from the Gothenburg University, which, with over 60,000 students, is the largest university in the country. Historically, Gothenburg has working class roots which are still apparent today, particularly in the city's harbour area. Recently there has been a growing number of expensive restaurants and cafes, showing that the demographic continues to evolve.
Kotor
A coastal town of Montenegro, Kotor is also a beautifully-preserved fortified, medieval town, featuring a labyrinth of cobbled streets, lively piazzas, historic churches, and a spread of bars and restaurants throughout its historic Old Town.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Sweden, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden, The Best Luxury Tours to Montenegro, and The Best Budget Tours to Montenegro.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGothenburg $97Kotor $107
The average daily cost (per person) in Gothenburg is $97, while the average daily cost in Kotor is $107. 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 Gothenburg and Kotor in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGothenburg $40Kotor $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGothenburg $80Kotor $104
Compare Hotels in Gothenburg and Kotor
Looking for a hotel in Gothenburg or Kotor? 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: Gothenburg Hotel Prices and Kotor Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Gothenburg $18Kotor $9.92
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Are Resort to Trondheim Vaernes Airport(TRD) - Departure Transfer: $114
- Departure Private Transfers from Gothenburg City to Gothenburg Airport GOT: $120
- Departure Private Transfers from Gothenburg City to Gothenburg Airport GOT: $153
- Goteborg City to Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) - Departure Private Transfer: $55
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $109
- Gothenburg Private Transfer from Central Gothenburg to Gothenburg Airport: $95
- City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $110
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Arrival: $15
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $15
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Central Ostersund to Ostersund Airport: $174
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Ostersund (OSD) airport to central Ostersund: $174
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Hotels: $95
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Kotor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kotor:
- Transfer service: $131
- Transfer from Tivat airport to Dubrovnik city: $96
- Transfer from Tivat Airport to Budva: $65
- Transfer from Kotor to Podgorica: $58
- Transfer Tivat Airport to Kotor old town : $55
- Transfer Tivat Airport - Kotor Old Town (and viceversa): $53
- Transfer Portonovi / Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik Old Town: $251
- Tivat to Kotor one way transfer: $102
- Tivat hotels to Kotor Cruise Port - Departure Private Transfer: $16
- Tivat Airport (TIV): Private Transfer to Kotor Cruise Port: $90
- Private transfer from Kotor to Dubrovnik: $240
- Private transfer from Herceg Novi to Dubrovnik airport: $119
Is it cheaper to fly into Gothenburg or Kotor?
Prices for flights to both Kotor and Gothenburg 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 dayGothenburg $38Kotor $46
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Kotor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kotor.
- Kotor City Tour and Cooking Class : $203
- Kotor private cooking class with lunch and Old town guided tour: $226
- Kotor and Perast Private Tour with Cooking Class and Boat Ride: $262
- Cooking class in a local home & old town walking tour: $306
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Gothenburg $15Kotor $8.92
Tours and Activities in Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Universeum Entry Ticket: $21
- Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $30
- Hop-On Hop-Off 24-Hour Sightseeing Boat: $30
- Lilla Bommen: 4-Hour Guided Boat Tour to Vinga Island: $31
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $31
- Land & Water Amphibious Bus Sightseeing Tour: $31
- 24h Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour: $32
- City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $32
- Paddan Sightseeing Cruise on the Savean River: $33
- Guided boat tour to Vinga in Gothenburg: $33
- Archipelago cruise with guide: $36
- Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $37
Tours and Activities in Kotor
Here are a few actual costs in Kotor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Blue Cave, Lady of Rocks and Mamula Speed Boat Tour : $44
- "Adriatic Adventure: Blue Cave & Islands Speedboat Tour": $46
- 1-Day Montenegro Hiking Tour to Durmitor National Park : $119
- 3 Hour Speed Boat Tour to Blue Cave with WiFi and Drinks: $55
- 3-Hour Blue Cave and Our Lady of the Rocks Private Speedboat Tour: $294
- Adventure park ’Lovcen’ and Njegos’s Mausoleum : $198
- All inclusive - Lovcen tour: $131
- Bay of 2-Hour Stand Up Paddle Board Tour: $53
- Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour: $53
- Bay of 2.5-Hour Kayak Tour : $55
- Bike & hike tour : $82
- Bike tour - Downhill from Njegos Mausoleum to Kotor bay: $134
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGothenburg $20Kotor $9.12
Sample the Local Flavors in Kotor
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Kotor:
- Private tour: Homemade food and wine tasting at my family home: $125
- Private National Park Lovcen with food and wine tasting: $136
- Wine tasting and magical tour from Kotor, Budva, Tivat (Lovcen,Skadar lake): $251
- National Parks Skadar Lake and Lovcen+Wine tasting (Private tour): $260
- Skadar Lake National Park with Wine Tasting: $428
When comparing the travel costs between Gothenburg and Kotor, we can see that Kotor is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Gothenburg Expensive? and Is Kotor Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Gothenburg or Kotor?
Gothenburg has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Kotor. When comparing the sizes of Gothenburg and Kotor, 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 Gothenburg or Kotor?
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 Gothenburg or Kotor in the Summer?
Both Kotor and Gothenburg during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, many travelers come to Kotor for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the small town charm, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Gothenburg is much colder than Kotor. Typically, the summer temperatures in Gothenburg in July average around 16°C (61°F), and Kotor averages at about 26°C (80°F).
In Kotor, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Gothenburg. In the summer, Gothenburg often gets less sunshine than Kotor. Gothenburg gets 243 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 341 hours of full sun.
Gothenburg usually gets more rain in July than Kotor. Gothenburg gets 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 47 mm (1.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGothenburg 16°C (61°F)Kotor 26°C (80°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Kotor in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Gothenburg and Kotor. Also, many visitors come to Kotor in the autumn for the hiking trails, the small town atmosphere, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Gothenburg is generally much colder than Kotor. Daily temperatures in Gothenburg average around 9°C (47°F), and Kotor fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kotor this time of the year. Gothenburg usually receives less sunshine than Kotor during autumn. Gothenburg gets 94 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 203 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Kotor receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Gothenburg usually receives less rain than Kotor. Gothenburg gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGothenburg 9°C (47°F)Kotor 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Kotor in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Gothenburg as well as Kotor. Also, most visitors come to Kotor for the cuisine during these months.
Gothenburg can get quite cold in the winter. Gothenburg is much colder than Kotor in the winter. The daily temperature in Gothenburg averages around -2°C (29°F) in January, and Kotor fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
In the winter, Gothenburg often gets less sunshine than Kotor. Gothenburg gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kotor receives 121 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Kotor. Gothenburg usually gets less rain in January than Kotor. Gothenburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 186 mm (7.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGothenburg -2°C (29°F)Kotor 6°C (42°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Kotor in the Spring?
Both Kotor and Gothenburg are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, the spring months attract visitors to Kotor because of the beaches, the small town charm, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Gothenburg is much colder than Kotor. Typically, the spring temperatures in Gothenburg in April average around 5°C (41°F), and Kotor averages at about 14°C (58°F).
Gothenburg usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Kotor during spring. Gothenburg gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Kotor receives 194 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Kotor. In April, Gothenburg usually receives less rain than Kotor. Gothenburg gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Kotor receives 154 mm (6.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGothenburg 5°C (41°F)Kotor 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kotor and Gothenburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 186 mm (7.3 in) |
| Feb | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 172 mm (6.8 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 11°C (51°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 26°C (80°F) | 47 mm (1.8 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
| Nov | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 215 mm (8.5 in) |
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