Which place is cheaper, Katowice or Istanbul?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Istanbul or Katowice?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Istanbul or Katowice, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Istanbul or Katowice?
Istanbul
Istanbul is strategically located on the Bosphorus and is split between Europe and Asia. It truly is a city where east meets west. Istanbul is the cultural and financial hub of Turkey, and also the most populous city. The sites are countless and there's something for everybody, whether you're interested in art, music, food, or adventure. You can pass many days exploring both the residential and commercial pockets of this city. Much of the appeal is hidden away along back alleys or within corner shops.
Katowice
Katowice is a city east of Krakow, in the Silesian province of southern Poland. A large dome crowns the Cathedral of Christ the King, built between 1927 and 1955. The adjacent Archdiocesan Museum exhibits Silesian sacred art. The ultramodern Silesian Museum features several glass structures on the site of a former coal mine. It exhibits Polish art and chronicles the history of Upper Silesia. Historically, Katowice is a product of the 19th-century industrial boom, but it only became a city in the interwar period. After WWII, at the height of the Stalinist cult craze, the city was renamed Stalinogrod, but reverted to its old name soon after Comrade Joe died in 1953. Katowice has few significant historical monuments, but it's a major commercial and cultural center and holds sufficient attractions to make it worth a stop.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Warsaw.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIstanbul $126Katowice $46
The average daily cost (per person) in Istanbul is $126, while the average daily cost in Katowice is $46. 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 Istanbul and Katowice in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIstanbul $47Katowice $19
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIstanbul $94Katowice $38
Compare Hotels in Istanbul and Katowice
Looking for a hotel in Istanbul or Katowice? 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: Istanbul Hotel Prices and Katowice Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Istanbul $55Katowice $12
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Istanbul
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Istanbul are as follows:
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Ferry$0.09
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Local Bus$0.09
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Istanbul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Istanbul:
- Princes' Islands Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $13
- Private Transfer from Istanbul Hotels to Istanbul Cruise Port: $19
- Istanbul City to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)-Departure Private Transfer: $20
- Airport - Otel Transfer and City Tours: $20
- Private One-Way New Istanbul Airport Transfer To/From Istanbul: $21
- Istanbul Hotels to Istanbul Ataturk Airport (ISL) - Departure Private Transfer: $22
- Istanbul Airport (SAW) to Istanbul - Arrival Private Transfer: $22
- Istanbul to Istanbul Airport (SAW) - Departure Private Transfer: $22
- Istanbul Airport Private Transfers: $22
- Princes' Islands Cruise w/Music, Lunch & Transfer: $24
- Istanbul Airport VIP/ULTRA VIP Transfer, Free WIFI: $25
- Private Transfer from Istanbul Hotels to Istanbul Cruise Port: $26
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Katowice
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Katowice:
- Auschwitz-Birkenau: Fast-Track Ticket & Guided Tour No Transfers: $32
- Katowice Pyrzowice KTW to Krakow City Private Transfer: $129
- Katowice Airport: Private Transfer to or from Krakow: $186
- Auschwitz-Birkenau Tour from Katowice with Private Transfers: $199
Is it cheaper to fly into Istanbul or Katowice?
Prices for flights to both Katowice and Istanbul 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 dayIstanbul $31Katowice $19
Typical Food Prices in Istanbul
Some typical examples of dining costs in Istanbul are as follows:
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Juice$0.06
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Turkish Delight$0.02
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Dessert$0.26
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Pastries$0.05
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Istanbul
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Istanbul.
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show from Istanbul: $16
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Show with Private Table: $17
- Dinner Cruise and Entertainment with Private Table: $17
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise , Unlimited Drinks, & Show: $21
- Bosphorus Luxury Catamaran Cruise with Dinner Show: $25
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Night Show: $26
- Bosphorus Boat Cruise with Dinner & Entertainment: $27
- Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Unlimited Drinks and Shows: $28
- Dinner Cruise Bosphorus with Hotel Transfer: $28
- Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise and Turkish Night Show: $29
- Half Day Sunset Luxury Yacht Dinner Cruise Tour in Istanbul: $29
- 3 Hour Ottoman Dinner Cruise in Istanbul : $29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Katowice
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Katowice.
- Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Istanbul $79Katowice $6.40
Typical Entertainment Prices in Istanbul
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Istanbul are as follows:
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Bosphurus Boat (for 2)$0.62
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Yerebatan Cistern for Two$0.62
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Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts for Two$0.31
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Hagia Sofia entrance$0.93
Tours and Activities in Istanbul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Istanbul are as follows:
- App self-guided tours Istanbul with multilingual audioguide: $2.14
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- City Tour with Audio Guide in your smartphone: $5.35
- Highlights Self Guided Scavenger Hunt & Tour: $5.35
- Hagia Sophia Exclusive Digital Audio Guided Tour: $5.35
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.42
- Istanbul Outdoor Escape Game: The Royal Adventure: $7.08
- Istanbul in a day: A Self-Guided Audio Tour in English: $7.87
- Daytime or Sunset Sightseeing Cruise & Audio Guide: $8.06
- Hippodrome and Blue Mosque Guided Tour: $8.73
- Bosphorus Sightseeing Cruise with Audio Guide: $9.62
- The Royal Adventure Highlights Exploration Game: $11
Tours and Activities in Katowice
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Katowice are as follows:
- Ticket Pass and Guided Tour in Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum: $28
- Auschwitz-Birkenau: Entry Ticket with Guided Tour: $32
- Entrance Ticket to Auschwitz Birkenau with Guide and FREE ebook: $32
- Auschwitz-Birkenau - Skip the Line Tickets : $32
- Katowice and Nikiszowiec: bicycle tour with guide: $42
- Auschwitz & Birkenau Live Guide Tour Entrance Ticket: $55
- From Auschwitz-Birkenau Skip-the-Line Guided Tour: $95
- Katowice Old Town Highlights Private Walking Tour: $99
- Private City Tour with Stories & Viewing Points: $154
- Private Tour to Auschwitz Birkenau: $156
- Katowice Private Vodka Tasting Tour: $159
- Katowice Private Polish Beer Tasting Tour: $160
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIstanbul $15Katowice $5.69
Sample the Local Flavors in Istanbul
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Istanbul:
- Istanbul Pub Crawl Big Nightout . Rooftop parties,party Bus & Nightlife: $22
- Istanbul 7-Hour Pub Crawl: Big Night Out: $27
- Famous Istanbul Pub Crawl #1 Nightlife Experience: $27
- Party Pub Crawl with Party Bus: $29
- Wine Tasting Experience in Istanbul : $50
- Istanbul Wine Tasting at Home with Local Family: $80
- 2-Day Wine Tasting Tour along the Thracian Wine Route: $180
- Istanbul Private Wine Tasting Tour Through 3 City Wineries : $245
- Istanbul Private and Guided, Food and Wine Tasting Tour: $430
- Luxury Wine Tasting on a Private Yacht: $844
Sample the Local Flavors in Katowice
Also in Katowice, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Tyskie Brewery Tour: $111
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Istanbul and Katowice, we can see that Istanbul is more expensive. And not only is Katowice much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Katowice would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Katowice 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 Istanbul would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Istanbul than you might in Katowice.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Istanbul Expensive? and Is Katowice Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Istanbul or Katowice?
Istanbul has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Katowice. When comparing the sizes of Istanbul and Katowice, 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 Istanbul or Katowice?
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 Istanbul or Katowice in the Summer?
Both Katowice and Istanbul are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Istanbul in the summer for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Istanbul is a little warmer than Katowice. Typically, the summer temperatures in Istanbul in July average around 24°C (74°F), and Katowice averages at about 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Katowice. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Istanbul. Istanbul usually receives more sunshine than Katowice during summer. Istanbul gets 333 hours of sunny skies, while Katowice receives 219 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Istanbul usually receives less rain than Katowice. Istanbul gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyIstanbul 24°C (74°F)Katowice 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Istanbul or Katowice in the Autumn?
Both Katowice and Istanbul during the autumn are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Istanbul for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area during these months.
In October, Istanbul is generally much warmer than Katowice. Daily temperatures in Istanbul average around 16°C (61°F), and Katowice fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In the autumn, Istanbul often gets more sunshine than Katowice. Istanbul gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Katowice receives 128 hours of full sun.
Istanbul usually gets more rain in October than Katowice. Istanbul gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIstanbul 16°C (61°F)Katowice 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Istanbul or Katowice in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Istanbul and Katowice. The winter months attract visitors to Istanbul because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
It's quite cold in Katowice in the winter. Istanbul is much warmer than Katowice in the winter. The daily temperature in Istanbul averages around 6°C (43°F) in January, and Katowice fluctuates around -2°C (28°F).
Istanbul usually receives more sunshine than Katowice during winter. Istanbul gets 75 hours of sunny skies, while Katowice receives 51 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Istanbul usually receives more rain than Katowice. Istanbul gets 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIstanbul 6°C (43°F)Katowice -2°C (28°F)
Should I visit Istanbul or Katowice in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Istanbul as well as Katowice. The activities around the city and the natural beauty are the main draw to Istanbul this time of year.
In the spring, Istanbul is much warmer than Katowice. Typically, the spring temperatures in Istanbul in April average around 13°C (55°F), and Katowice averages at about 8°C (46°F).
In the spring, Istanbul often gets more sunshine than Katowice. Istanbul gets 180 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Katowice receives 152 hours of full sun.
Istanbul usually gets around the same amount of rain in April as Katowice. Istanbul gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Katowice receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIstanbul 13°C (55°F)Katowice 8°C (46°F)
Typical Weather for Katowice and Istanbul
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (43°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (44°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (71°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (47°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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