Which place is cheaper, Ponce or Gothenburg?
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 Gothenburg or Ponce?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Gothenburg or Ponce? 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 Ponce?
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.
Ponce
Ponce is on the south coast of Puerto Rico. It's the second largest city on the island and has been around since 1692 when it was originally founded by Ponce de Leon's grandson Juan Ponce de Leon y Loayza. The city has several nicknames, including La Perla del Sur (The Pearl of the South), La Ciudad Senorial (The Noble, or Lordly, City), and La Ciudad de las Quenepas (Genip City).
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Sweden.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGothenburg $145Ponce $230
The average daily cost (per person) in Gothenburg is $145, while the average daily cost in Ponce is $230. 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 Ponce in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGothenburg $46Ponce $151
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGothenburg $92Ponce $302
Compare Hotels in Gothenburg and Ponce
Looking for a hotel in Gothenburg or Ponce? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Gothenburg $21Ponce $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $17
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Arrival: $17
- Umea Private Transfer from Umea city centre to Umea airport: $71
- Gothenburg Airport: Transfer to City center of Gothenburg: $74
- Gothenburg Private Transfer from Central Gothenburg to Gothenburg Airport: $80
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Hotels: $95
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Arrival Private Transfer: $108
- Goteborg City to Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) - Departure Private Transfer: $108
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Ostersund (OSD) airport to central Ostersund: $115
- City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $128
- Airport Transfer: Gothenburg to Airport GOT by Business Car: $132
- Private Transfer Gothenburg Airport GOT to Gothenburg by Sedan: $162
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ponce
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ponce:
- Vega Baja to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $170
- Transfer TO or FROM: Airport,Cruise,Hotel in DORADO or RIO GRANDE: $70
- Transfer SJU Airport to Humacao and Nagüabo. Vice Versa One Way Trip: $185
- San Juan Puerto Rico Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $46
- San Juan PR Cruise Port to San Juan hotels - Arrival Transfer: $46
- San Juan Departure Share Transfer: $27
- Rio Grande hotel to San Juan Airport (SJU) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
- Private Transfers from SJU Airport to Isla Verde, Condado or San Juan área : $60
- Private Transfer from San Juan City Hotels to Ponce Cruise Port: $79
- Isabela / Hatillo to Aguadilla Airport(BQN) - DepartureTransfer: $44
- Aguadilla Hernandez Airport (BQN) to Isabela - RoundTrip Transfer: $87
Is it cheaper to fly into Gothenburg or Ponce?
Prices for flights to both Ponce 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 $76Ponce $61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ponce
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ponce.
- Latin Night with Dinner and Local Music with Transportation: $59
- Puerto Rico Art and Wine Dinner with One Way Transportation: $89
- Private Cooking Class with a Fun Local in San German, Puerto Rico: $96
- Private Half-Day Island Authentic Food Tour : $130
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Gothenburg $18Ponce $56
Tours and Activities in Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private Self Guided Tour in Gothenburg: $3.58
- Eila's Time Travels: A Lycksele Family Walking Tour Game: $8.59
- Headless Horseman in Self-Guided Ghost Tour Game: $8.63
- Alfie Atkins Cultural Centre Admission Ticket: $15
- Old Town Sightseeing Tour: $16
- Gothenburg Old Town Sightseeing Tour: $16
- World of Volvo Exhibition Entry Ticket: $19
- Universeum Entry Ticket: $24
- Gothenburg Universeum Ticket - Aquarium, Science, Wildlife, Zoo: $25
- City Canal Sightseeing Cruise: $28
- Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $36
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $36
Tours and Activities in Ponce
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Ponce are as follows:
- Half-Day El Yunque Rainforest Tour from Fajardo: $65
- Scuba Boat Diving Experience in Gilligan's Island at Copamarina: $160
- 2.5-Hour Historical Walking Tour of Old San Juan: $65
- 5 hours Tour in La Parguera Private Boat Charter: $200
- 7 Hours River Tour with Beach and Learn to Make Piña Colada : $195
- 8 Hours Private Tours in Puerto Rico: $150
- Adventure in Cave and the Guayaney Spring: $99
- Afro-Boriken-Loiza: Food, Cave & Art Tour: $140
- Aguadilla 6 Hour Local Tour: $150
- Camuy Caves Experience Tour with transportation: $130
- Cave Hopping Tour: $198
- Caves Coastlines and Beach; Cueva del Indio, Arecibo Adventure : $125
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayGothenburg $24Ponce $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Gothenburg
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Gothenburg:
- Guided Brewery Tour on Bicycle: $66
Sample the Local Flavors in Ponce
Also in Ponce, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Artisan Puertorrican Winery and Distillery Tour: $50
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Gothenburg and Ponce, we can see that Ponce is more expensive. And not only is Gothenburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Gothenburg is in Europe and Ponce is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Gothenburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Gothenburg 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 Ponce would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ponce than you might in Gothenburg.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Gothenburg Expensive? and Is Ponce Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Gothenburg or Ponce?
Gothenburg has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Ponce. When comparing the sizes of Gothenburg and Ponce, 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 Ponce?
Gothenburg has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Ponce experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Gothenburg or Ponce in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Gothenburg as well as Ponce. The warm climate attracts visitors to Ponce throughout the year.
In July, Gothenburg is generally much colder than Ponce. Daily temperatures in Gothenburg average around 16°C (61°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (83°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Ponce. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Gothenburg this time of the year. In the summer, Gothenburg often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Gothenburg gets 243 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 287 hours of full sun.
Gothenburg usually gets less rain in July than Ponce. Gothenburg gets 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGothenburg 16°C (61°F)Ponce 28°C (83°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Ponce in the Autumn?
Both Ponce and Gothenburg are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Plenty of visitors come to Ponce because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Gothenburg is much colder than Ponce in the autumn. The daily temperature in Gothenburg averages around 9°C (47°F) in October, and Ponce fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
It's quite sunny in Ponce. Gothenburg usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during autumn. Gothenburg gets 94 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 235 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Ponce. In October, Gothenburg usually receives less rain than Ponce. Gothenburg gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 135 mm (5.3 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGothenburg 9°C (47°F)Ponce 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Ponce in the Winter?
Both Ponce and Gothenburg during the winter are popular places to visit. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Ponce year-round.
The weather in Gothenburg can be very cold. In the winter, Gothenburg is much colder than Ponce. Typically, the winter temperatures in Gothenburg in January average around -2°C (29°F), and Ponce averages at about 25°C (77°F).
In Ponce, it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Gothenburg often gets less sunshine than Ponce. Gothenburg gets 40 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Ponce receives 240 hours of full sun.
Gothenburg usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Ponce. Gothenburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGothenburg -2°C (29°F)Ponce 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Ponce in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Gothenburg and Ponce. Ponce attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Gothenburg is generally much colder than Ponce. Daily temperatures in Gothenburg average around 5°C (41°F), and Ponce fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Ponce this time of the year. Gothenburg usually receives less sunshine than Ponce during spring. Gothenburg gets 182 hours of sunny skies, while Ponce receives 272 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Gothenburg usually receives less rain than Ponce. Gothenburg gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Ponce receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGothenburg 5°C (41°F)Ponce 26°C (79°F)
Typical Weather for Ponce and Gothenburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 95 mm (3.7 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Oct | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Nov | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
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