Which place is cheaper, Venice or Islamabad?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Islamabad or Venice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Islamabad and Venice can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Islamabad or Venice?
Islamabad
Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan, specially built in the 1960's to replace the former capital, Karachi. Most of the city's population are employees of the government, though many people come from all over Pakistan to enjoy the city's peaceful atmosphere and green spaces, museums, and monuments.
Venice
The canals of Venice are one of the most popular and emulated destinations in the world. In it's hay day, Venice was at the center of politics, exploration, arts and architecture. Today that history is still very much alive and well. The city is unlike any other in the world. The best way to immerse yourself in Venice is to get yourself lost in the alleyways. It's actually quite easy to do and you'll find yourself stumbling into the most interesting places, hidden away from the crowds of Piazzo San Marco.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Pakistan, The Best Cultural Tours in Pakistan, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Italy, and The Best Vineyard & Wine Tours in Italy.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIslamabad $42Venice $246
The average daily cost (per person) in Islamabad is $42, while the average daily cost in Venice is $246. 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 Islamabad and Venice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIslamabad $20Venice $128
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIslamabad $40Venice $256
Compare Hotels in Islamabad and Venice
Looking for a hotel in Islamabad or Venice? 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: Islamabad Hotel Prices and Venice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Islamabad $7.67Venice $29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Islamabad
Also for Islamabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Premium Services: Islamabad Day Trip & Round Trip Airport Transfers.: $170
- Transit Trip: Islamabad City Exploration Day Tour & Round Trip Airport Transfer: $110
- Islamabad Round Trip Airport Transfer & Customizable Day Trip: $95
- Private Transfer from Islamabad Airport to Pakistan: $61
- Islamabad International Airport Arrival Pick up Transfer: $55
- Islamabad International Airport Departure Drop off Transfer : $55
- Premium Services: Islamabad International Airport Transfer - Departures: $55
- Premium Services: Islamabad International Airport Transfer - Arrival: $55
- Private Chauffeur: Arrival Transfer Airport Pick up (Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore): $50
- Islamabad International Airport Transfer - ARRIVAL: $40
- Islamabad International Airport Transfer: $35
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Venice:
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Venice 12 Hour Transport Pass$17
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Vaporetto Ride$6.96
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1 Day Travel Card$19
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7 Day Transport Card (for Two)$108
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Venice
Also for Venice, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Milan: One-Way Transfer to/from Venice Cruise Port: $1,171
- Luxury Private Transfer Between Siena and Venice: $1,157
- Trieste: Round Trip Transfer to Piazzale Roma in Venice: $1,054
- Ravenna Port or City: 1- Way Transfer to Venice + water taxi: $1,033
- One-Way Transfer to Florence Airport or Hotel: $1,028
- Bologna Airport:1-Way Private Transfer to Venice+water taxi: $836
- Transfer from Airport to Trieste Cruise Terminal: $796
- Transfer from Trieste Cruise Terminal to Marco Polo Airport: $796
- Venice Airport:1-Way Transfer to Ravenna City or Cruise Port: $753
- Transfer from Venice to Verona Hotels: $665
- Venice, Square Rome : 1-Way Transfer To Trieste Port or City: $554
- From Zagreb: Transfer to Venice: $552
Is it cheaper to fly into Islamabad or Venice?
Prices for flights to both Venice and Islamabad 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 dayIslamabad $15Venice $69
Typical Food Prices in Venice
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Venice:
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Panini Sandwich$4.29
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Gelato$6.43
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Artichoke & Mushroom Pizza$8.47
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Expresso$2.09
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Slice of Pizza$2.39
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Three Course Dinner (for Two)$85
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Venice
For Venice, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $30
- Hard Rock Cafe Venice with Set Lunch or Dinner: $32
- Tiramisu Cooking Class on Line from Venice: $35
- Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings: $47
- Small Group Venice Street Food Tour with Expert Local Guide: $48
- Venice Street Food Tour with Local Guide with Local Food Market Visit: $48
- Street Food Tour of Venice in 2.5 hours: $48
- Eating Venice Street Food Tour with Guided Tasting and Sightseeing: $48
- Guided City Highlights and Street Food Tour: $52
- Venetian Dinner: $62
- Twilight Food Tour with Cicchetti and Spritz Tasting: $64
- Venetian Dinner: $68
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Islamabad $9.48Venice $108
Tours and Activities in Islamabad
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Islamabad.
- Best of Islamabad Half Day Tour With Meal At Monal Restaurant (Morn & Eve Slots): $100
- From 15 Day Trekking Tour of Thalay and Nangma: $3,070
- From 9-Day Colors of Hunza Valley Cultural Tour: $2,065
- From Full Day Guided Taxila Ruins Exploration Tour: $150
- From Full Day Historical Peshawar Guided City Tour: $160
- From Skardu and Baltistan Cultural Tour with Food: $2,339
- Full Day Private City Tour Of Islamabad: $99
- Full-Day Sightseeing Tour Of Islamabad: $80
- Full-day Essential Islamabad Tour: $150
- Islamabad In & Around Full Day Customized City Tour: $80
- Islamabad Instagram Tour: Most Famous Spots (Private & All-Inclusive): $95
- City Tour with Faisal Mosque and Lake View Park: $95
Typical Entertainment Prices in Venice
For Venice, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Venice Boat Ride$16
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Bell tower of St. Mark Entrance Fee$8.57
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Gondola Ride (for Group)$86
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Secret Itinerary Tour- Doge's Palace$17
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The Jewish Museum Admission$3.21
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The Glass Museum in Murano$8.57
Tours and Activities in Venice
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Venice.
- From Vicenza Private Tour: $283
- Peggy Guggenheim collection Venice private tour: $75
- Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour: $263
- Small-group Saint Mark’s Basilica Skip-the-line Tour: $54
- Venice Top-Attractions Walking Tour for Kids & Families & Child-Friendly Guide: $240
- Private 2-Hour Doge's Palace Tour: $217
- Friendinvenice, how to experience the true Venice, private tour: $126
- 2 Hours Private Boat Tour in the Lagoon at Sunset with Aperitif: $104
- 2-Hour Venice with Kids and Family Friendly Private Guided Tour: $274
- 2hr Night Kayak Tour in premium tour with sunset: $128
- 3 Hours Venice walking tour: $93
- 3 Hours Walking Tour in Venice Small Group: $81
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIslamabad $2.88Venice $26
Typical Alcohol Prices in Venice
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Venice:
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1/2 Liter Wine$5.57
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Beer$5.25
Sample the Local Flavors in Venice
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Venice:
- Venice Food and Wine Tasting Tour with a Local Guide: $8.74
- Guided Tour and wine tasting 5 wines to discover the Conegliano Valdobbiadene: $27
- Guided Visit and Wine Tasting at the Winery in Veneto: $27
- Wine Tasting in Venice: $38
- private tour in the city and wine tasting: $51
- Wine tasting Asolo Prosecco at Tenuta Baron: $59
- Food and Wine Tasting Bar Tour & Evening Guided Tour: $72
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $80
- Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl: $82
- Eat, drink and repeat: Wine tasting tour in Venice: $98
- Authentic Neighborhood Cicchetti Food & Wine Tour: $106
- A Venetian Evening - Wine Tasting & Tapas tour with a Local guide: $109
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Islamabad and Venice, we can see that Venice is more expensive. And not only is Islamabad much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Islamabad is in Asia and Venice is in Europe, 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 Islamabad would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Islamabad 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 Venice would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Venice than you might in Islamabad.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Islamabad Expensive? and Is Venice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Islamabad or Venice?
Islamabad has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Venice. When comparing the sizes of Islamabad and Venice, 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 Islamabad or Venice?
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 Islamabad or Venice in the Summer?
Both Venice and Islamabad are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Venice for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Islamabad can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Islamabad is generally a little warmer than Venice. Daily temperatures in Islamabad average around 32°C (90°F), and Venice fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Venice. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Islamabad. Islamabad usually receives less sunshine than Venice during summer. Islamabad gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 287 hours of full sun in the summer.
It's quite rainy in Islamabad. In July, Islamabad usually receives more rain than Venice. Islamabad gets 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain, while Venice receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyIslamabad 32°C (90°F)Venice 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Islamabad or Venice in the Autumn?
Both Venice and Islamabad during the autumn are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Venice because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Islamabad is much warmer than Venice in the autumn. The daily temperature in Islamabad averages around 26°C (80°F) in October, and Venice fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It's quite sunny in Islamabad. In the autumn, Islamabad often gets more sunshine than Venice. Islamabad gets 287 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 134 hours of full sun.
Islamabad usually gets less rain in October than Venice. Islamabad gets 12 mm (0.5 in) of rain, while Venice receives 67 mm (2.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIslamabad 26°C (80°F)Venice 14°C (57°F)
Should I visit Islamabad or Venice in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Islamabad and Venice. Furthermore, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Venice this time of year.
It's quite cold in Venice in the winter. In the winter, Islamabad is much warmer than Venice. Typically, the winter temperatures in Islamabad in January average around 14°C (57°F), and Venice averages at about 3°C (37°F).
In Islamabad, it's very sunny this time of the year. Islamabad usually receives more sunshine than Venice during winter. Islamabad gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Venice receives 88 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Islamabad usually receives less rain than Venice. Islamabad gets 34 mm (1.3 in) of rain, while Venice receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIslamabad 14°C (57°F)Venice 3°C (37°F)
Should I visit Islamabad or Venice in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Islamabad as well as Venice. Additionally, many travelers come to Venice for the natural beauty.
In April, Islamabad is generally much warmer than Venice. Daily temperatures in Islamabad average around 27°C (80°F), and Venice fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Islamabad this time of the year. In the spring, Islamabad often gets more sunshine than Venice. Islamabad gets 258 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Venice receives 154 hours of full sun.
Islamabad usually gets less rain in April than Venice. Islamabad gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Venice receives 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIslamabad 27°C (80°F)Venice 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Venice and Islamabad
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (80°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 32°C (89°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jun | 35°C (94°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 32°C (90°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (89°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (87°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (80°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 67 mm (2.7 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 50 mm (1.9 in) |
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