Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Islamabad?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Islamabad or Vienna?
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 Vienna 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 Vienna?
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.
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 Adventure Tours to Pakistan, The Best Cultural Tours in Pakistan, The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIslamabad $42Vienna $162
The average daily cost (per person) in Islamabad is $42, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $162. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIslamabad $20Vienna $100
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIslamabad $40Vienna $200
Compare Hotels in Islamabad and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Islamabad 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: Islamabad Hotel Prices and Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Islamabad $7.67Vienna $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Islamabad
Also for Islamabad, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Transit Trip: Islamabad City Exploration Day Tour & Round Trip Airport Transfer: $110
- Private Transfer from Islamabad Airport to Pakistan: $61
- Private Chauffeur: Arrival Transfer Airport Pick up (Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore): $50
- Premium Services: Islamabad International Airport Transfer - Departures: $55
- Premium Services: Islamabad International Airport Transfer - Arrival: $55
- Premium Services: Islamabad Day Trip & Round Trip Airport Transfers.: $170
- Islamabad Round Trip Airport Transfer & Customizable Day Trip: $95
- Islamabad International Airport Transfer - ARRIVAL: $40
- Islamabad International Airport Transfer: $35
- Islamabad International Airport Departure Drop off Transfer : $55
- Islamabad International Airport Arrival Pick up Transfer: $55
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$32
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer from Vienna to Zagreb: $936
- Private transfer from Vienna to Munich: $936
- Melk Abbey and Salzburg Trip with Private Transfer: $928
- Private transfer from Vienna to Salzburg: $743
- Private transfer from Vienna to Prague: $640
- Private One-Way Transfer to Cesky Krumlov: $635
- Private transfer from Vienna to Budapest: $592
- Transfer from Prague to Vienna: $515
- Transfer by Car to/from Vienna & Budapest: $447
- 2-in-1 Jewish Museums in Vienna Private Tour with Transfers: $363
- Private Scenic Transfer from Vienna to Prague with 4h of Sightseeing: $295
- Private Transfer from Vienna to Prague with Stop in Cesky Krumlov: $295
Is it cheaper to fly into Islamabad or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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 $15Vienna $36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $29
- 1 Hour Tradtional Kaiserschmarrn Cooking Class & Tasting in Wien: $41
- Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $44
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $64
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner With Folk Music: $69
- Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner: $74
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $74
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $76
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $85
- Kursalon New Year's Day Concert with optional Dinner: $87
- Schnitzel cooking class with Nicole: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Islamabad $9.48Vienna $41
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
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Concert show and museum ticket in House of Strauss: $71
- Private themed Tour of the Art History Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum):"The Saviour, the Ruler, and Simply a Beauty: Women in Art": $164
- "Girls just want to have Wine" - TUK TUK Sightseeing Tour: $152
- "The Third Man" Film Location Tour: $28
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Vienna with Photography: $98
- 3 hour private walking tour - Vienna: $139
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley: $252
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Vienna: $164
- 3-Hour Walking Tour of Vienna Central Cemetery: $322
- 4-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour 'Matterhorn of the Prealps': $210
- 5-Hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour 'Wild water at Hochwechsel': $252
- A Self-Guided Tour of Vienna the Home of Classical Music: $20
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIslamabad $2.88Vienna $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Vienna: $16
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $16
- City Center Pub Crawl: $27
- Wine Tasting at Traditional Cellar: $34
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Private Wine Cellar: $39
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $39
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $48
- Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $64
- Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $74
- Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace Entry & Wine Tasting: $83
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $91
- Romantic Old Vienna City Walk and Wine Tasting: $96
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Islamabad and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna 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 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 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Islamabad or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Islamabad. When comparing the sizes of Islamabad 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 Islamabad 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 Islamabad or Vienna in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Islamabad and Vienna. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Vienna because of the music scene and the family-friendly experiences.
The heat can be very extreme in Islamabad. In the summer, Islamabad is a little warmer than Vienna. Typically, the summer temperatures in Islamabad in July average around 32°C (90°F), and Vienna averages at about 23°C (73°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Vienna this time of the year. In Islamabad, it's very sunny this time of the year. Islamabad usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Vienna during summer. Islamabad gets 247 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun in the summer.
Islamabad gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Islamabad usually receives more rain than Vienna. Islamabad gets 237 mm (9.3 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 JulyIslamabad 32°C (90°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Islamabad or Vienna in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Islamabad as well as Vienna. Also, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
In October, Islamabad is generally much warmer than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Islamabad average around 26°C (80°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Islamabad this time of the year. In the autumn, Islamabad often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Islamabad gets 287 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun.
Islamabad usually gets less rain in October than Vienna. Islamabad gets 12 mm (0.5 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 OctoberIslamabad 26°C (80°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Islamabad or Vienna in the Winter?
Both Vienna and Islamabad are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Vienna for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Vienna. Islamabad is much warmer than Vienna in the winter. The daily temperature in Islamabad averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Islamabad. Islamabad usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during winter. Islamabad gets 213 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Islamabad usually receives less rain than Vienna. Islamabad gets 34 mm (1.3 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 JanuaryIslamabad 14°C (57°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Islamabad or Vienna in the Spring?
Both Vienna and Islamabad during the spring are popular places to visit. Furthermore, many visitors come to Vienna in the spring for the natural beauty.
In the spring, Islamabad is much warmer than Vienna. Typically, the spring temperatures in Islamabad in April average around 27°C (80°F), and Vienna averages at about 13°C (55°F).
In Vienna, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Islamabad. In the spring, Islamabad often gets more sunshine than Vienna. Islamabad gets 258 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun.
Islamabad usually gets less rain in April than Vienna. Islamabad gets 37 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIslamabad 27°C (80°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Islamabad
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 16°C (61°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 21°C (70°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 27°C (80°F) | 37 mm (1.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 32°C (89°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 35°C (94°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 32°C (90°F) | 237 mm (9.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (89°F) | 221 mm (8.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 31°C (87°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (80°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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