Which place is cheaper, Vienna 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 Vienna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Gothenburg or Vienna? 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 Vienna?
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.
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 10-Day Tours in Sweden, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Sweden, The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Gothenburg Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayGothenburg $147Vienna $206
The average daily cost (per person) in Gothenburg is $147, 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 Gothenburg and Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personGothenburg $47Vienna $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomGothenburg $94Vienna $218
Compare Hotels in Gothenburg and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Gothenburg 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: Gothenburg Hotel Prices and Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Gothenburg $22Vienna $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gothenburg
Also for Gothenburg, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Umea Private Transfer from Umea city centre to Umea airport: $71
- Private Transfer Gothenburg Airport GOT to Gothenburg by Sedan: $169
- Private Transfer From Gothenburg Landvetter Airport to Gothenburg Hotels: $110
- Ostersund Private Transfer from Ostersund (OSD) airport to central Ostersund: $115
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Departure: $17
- Landvetter Airport Bus Transfer Arrival: $17
- City Highlights Bike Tour with Transfer: $130
- Gothenburg Private Transfer from Central Gothenburg to Gothenburg Airport: $79
- Gothenburg Airport: Transfer to City center of Gothenburg: $76
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $213
- Goteborg Landvetter Airport (GOT) to Goteborg City - Arrival Private Transfer: $107
- Airport Transfer: Gothenburg to Airport GOT by Business Car: $130
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
- 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: $284
- Vienna to Budapest - Private transfer with 2h of Sightseeing: $278
- Vienna daytrip: Private transfer from Budapest and back: $617
- Vienna Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to City centre: $95
- Vienna International Airport Chauffeur Service , Airport Transfer: $200
- Vienna International Airport Business Transfer to Vienna City: $152
Is it cheaper to fly into Gothenburg or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $78Vienna $67
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- 1 Hour Tradtional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting in Wien: $46
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $70
- Evening Cruise on Danube River & Canal with Optional Dinner: $79
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $94
- Burlesque Spectacular Dinner Show: $117
- Sixx Paxx Dinner Show: $117
- Vienna : MIRAGE MAGIC DINNER SHOW: $117
- Strauss Dinner Show: $117
- Evening at Schönbrunn Palace 3-course Dinner and Concert: $124
- Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $127
- Middle Eastern Lahmacun Cooking Class from Syrian Chef: $140
- Schnitzel and Strudel: Shared Cooking Class: $142
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Gothenburg $18Vienna $45
Tours and Activities in Gothenburg
For Gothenburg, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 24h Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour: $38
- 24h Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Tour by Bus and Boat: $55
- Archipelago Tour with guide Gothenburg: $47
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $48
- Bike Tour Gothenburg, Guided Bicycle Tours: $66
- City Kayak Tour: $60
- City Sightseeing Gothenburg Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $38
- Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $70
- Entry Ticket To Gothenburg Museum of art with pickup: $76
- Gothenburg - Private guided tour: $581
- Gothenburg 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Ticket: $37
- Gothenburg : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour: $122
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 Alpine Private Hiking Tour along Luckerte Wand Mountain from Vienna: $182
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour Helenental Castles Hike from Vienna: $182
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour on Kalenderberg Mountain to Meet History from Vienna: $182
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Experience Nature and Culture at Goettweig Abbey: $182
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $182
- 4-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour 'Matterhorn of the Prealps': $228
- Albertina Art Museum: Private Tour of Masterpieces | Tickets incl: $225
- Alpine Beauty & Fairytale Towns: Hallstatt & Salzburg Tour: $157
- An Introduction to Vienna Walking Tour: $178
- 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 dayGothenburg $24Vienna $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Ottakringer Brewery Tour in Vienna - in German: $29
- Vienna Wine Tasting at an Authentic Home: $60
- Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $154
- Wachau Valley Wine Tasting Bike Tour from Vienna: $160
- Austrian Private Wine Tasting Evening: $178
- Private tour Neusiedler See, Rust (wine tasting), Purbach: $188
- Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna: $236
- Vienna Uncorked Premium Wine Tasting with Cellar Tour: $247
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Gothenburg and Vienna, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Gothenburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 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 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Gothenburg or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Gothenburg. When comparing the sizes of Gothenburg 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.
When is the best time to visit Gothenburg or Vienna?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Gothenburg or Vienna in the Summer?
Both Vienna and Gothenburg are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Vienna in the summer for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Gothenburg is generally cooler than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Gothenburg average around 16°C (61°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Vienna. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Gothenburg. Gothenburg usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Vienna during summer. Gothenburg gets 243 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Gothenburg usually receives more rain than Vienna. Gothenburg gets 68 mm (2.7 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyGothenburg 16°C (61°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Vienna in the Autumn?
Both Vienna and Gothenburg during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Vienna for the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
Gothenburg is cooler than Vienna in the autumn. The daily temperature in Gothenburg averages around 9°C (47°F) in October, and Vienna fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
In the autumn, Gothenburg often gets less sunshine than Vienna. Gothenburg gets 94 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun.
Gothenburg usually gets more rain in October than Vienna. Gothenburg gets 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberGothenburg 9°C (47°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Vienna in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Gothenburg and Vienna. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Vienna because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
The weather in Vienna can be very cold. Gothenburg can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Gothenburg is much colder than Vienna. Typically, the winter temperatures in Gothenburg in January average around -2°C (29°F), and Vienna averages at about 2°C (36°F).
Gothenburg usually receives less sunshine than Vienna during winter. Gothenburg gets 40 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Gothenburg usually receives more rain than Vienna. Gothenburg gets 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryGothenburg -2°C (29°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Gothenburg or Vienna in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Gothenburg as well as Vienna. Also, the natural beauty are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
In April, Gothenburg is generally much colder than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Gothenburg average around 5°C (41°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vienna. In the spring, Gothenburg often gets less sunshine than Vienna. Gothenburg gets 182 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun.
Gothenburg usually gets less rain in April than Vienna. Gothenburg gets 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilGothenburg 5°C (41°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Gothenburg
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -2°C (29°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | -2°C (29°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 1°C (34°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 11°C (51°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 16°C (61°F) | 68 mm (2.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (60°F) | 77 mm (3 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 12°C (54°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 9°C (47°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 4°C (38°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (32°F) | 75 mm (3 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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