Which place is cheaper, Uppsala or Istanbul?
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 Istanbul or Uppsala?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Istanbul or Uppsala, 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 Uppsala?
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.
Uppsala
Uppsala is a college town in Sweden, located about 40 minutes north of Stockholm. Home to two universities, Uppsala is the 4th largest city in Sweden and features a huge diversity in culture. The Fyris River divides the city into the historic and modern sides of the city, each one with their own unique culture and sights to see. The area features fairly cool weather year-round, with temperatures in the 30's Fahrenheit from November-April and May-October seeing temperatures in the 40's and 50's Fahrenheit. The best time to visit it from May-July when temperatures are at their highest and there's plenty of sunshine.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Sweden, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Stockholm.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIstanbul $179Uppsala $182
The average daily cost (per person) in Istanbul is $179, while the average daily cost in Uppsala is $182. 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 Uppsala in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIstanbul $83Uppsala $102
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIstanbul $166Uppsala $204
Compare Hotels in Istanbul and Uppsala
Looking for a hotel in Istanbul or Uppsala? 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 Uppsala Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Istanbul $39Uppsala $22
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Istanbul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Istanbul:
- Istanbul Private Cultural Tours, Hotel Transfers Including: $299
- Miniatürk Istanbul Private Guided Tour & Optional Transfers: $249
- Istanbul Airport Transfer: Istanbul to New Airport IST in Luxury Car: $246
- Private Transfer to Bursa Uludag Hotels from Sabiha Gokcen airport: $245
- Istanbul Airport to Sabiha Airport Private Transfer or Vice Versa (1-10pax): $232
- Private Transfer from Sabiha Gökcen Airport (SAW) to Istanbul Airport (IST) : $191
- Istanbul Layover Tour: Private & Personalized with Transfers: $190
- Istanbul Private Guided Tour for Cruise Layovers. Transfers incl.: $180
- Istanbul Private Tour Designed for Layover Flight, Transfer incl.: $175
- Istanbul to Truva Troy Guided Day Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $172
- Istanbul NEW Airport Private Transfer: $165
- Istanbul Airport to Sabiha Airport Private Transfer or Vice Versa (1-6pax): $162
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Uppsala
Also for Uppsala, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Uppsala City to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) - Departure Private Transfer: $75
Is it cheaper to fly into Istanbul or Uppsala?
Prices for flights to both Uppsala 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 $66Uppsala $63
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Istanbul
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Istanbul.
- Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Night Show: $24
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Show and Private Table: $30
- Bosphorus Night Cruise with Dinner, Shows and Party : $30
- Budget Evening Cruise: Dinner, Live Shows & Party: $30
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Turkish Dance Shows with Private Table: $31
- Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Dinner, Drinks & Show with Pickup: $32
- Dinner Cruise On The Bosphorus with Turkish night show: $34
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Entertaintment & Private Table & Wi-Fi: $36
- Bosphorus Evening Cruise: Dinner, Live Shows & Private Table: $36
- Luxury Bosphorus Dinner Cruise & Shows Private Table & Free Wi-Fi: $36
- Istanbul Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Drinks and Shows: $41
- Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Folk Dance and Live Performances: $42
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Istanbul $43Uppsala $21
Tours and Activities in Istanbul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Istanbul are as follows:
- All in One Day Istanbul - Historical Tour of Istanbul with Bosphorus Cruise: $180
- Bosphorus Cruise And Asia Minor Tour: $220
- Bosphorus Morning or Sunset Guided Cruise Tour: $26
- Digital Experience Museum Skip the Line Entry: $35
- Discover the Magic of Old City – A Walking Tour Through Time: $60
- Full day old city tour (LT1): $179
- Istanbul Half Day City Tour (Ottoman Relics): $95
- Istanbul Self Guided Walking Tour : $5.00
- Istanbul Wonders FullDay Skipping Lines Private Guided City Tour: $128
- Istanbul's Hidden Gems Private Walking City Tour: $144
- Private Guided Istanbul Walking Tour: $170
- "Classic Wonders" Tour: $120
Tours and Activities in Uppsala
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Uppsala.
- Uppsala Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self Guided Tour: $6.40
- Walking Tour Uppsala: $6.54
- The Best of A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $12
- Adventure parc: $54
- Vasatid at Uppsala Castle 1h - a guided tour in Uppsala: $97
- Medieval horror, undead and dark folklore walk Uppsala city - open tour: $101
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $108
- Uppsala Must See 2h city walk - 2h tour of all big attractions!: $108
- Guided tour 90min at Old Uppsala mounds and old Uppsala church: $109
- City Highlights and Hidden Gems Walking Tour: $137
- Swedish Lifestyle and Private Walking Tour of Uppsala: $140
- Private 1h tour of famous Old Uppsala mounds and mediveal church: $151
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIstanbul $12Uppsala $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Istanbul
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Istanbul:
- Famous Istanbul Pub Crawl #1 Nightlife Experience: $28
- Istanbul Nightlife Pub Crawl Pub and İstanbul Club Adventure: $30
- Pub Crawl Istanbul / Rooftop Clubs & Party Bus: $30
- Istanbul Pub Crawl: Adults-Only Nightlife Adventure: $31
- Istanbul Wine Tasting at Home with Local Family: $78
- Istanbul Private Wine Tasting Tour Through 3 City Wineries : $210
When comparing the travel costs between Istanbul and Uppsala, we can see that Uppsala is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Istanbul Expensive? and Is Uppsala Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Istanbul or Uppsala?
Istanbul has a larger population, and is about 90 times larger than the population of Uppsala. When comparing the sizes of Istanbul and Uppsala, 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 Uppsala?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Istanbul or Uppsala in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Istanbul as well as Uppsala. The summer months attract visitors to Istanbul because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Istanbul is a little warmer than Uppsala in the summer. The daily temperature in Istanbul averages around 24°C (74°F) in July, and Uppsala fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Uppsala. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Istanbul this time of the year. In the summer, Istanbul often gets more sunshine than Uppsala. Istanbul gets 333 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Uppsala receives 260 hours of full sun.
Istanbul usually gets less rain in July than Uppsala. Istanbul gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyIstanbul 24°C (74°F)Uppsala 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Istanbul or Uppsala in the Autumn?
Both Uppsala and Istanbul are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Istanbul this time of year.
In the autumn, Istanbul is much warmer than Uppsala. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Istanbul in October average around 16°C (61°F), and Uppsala averages at about 8°C (46°F).
Istanbul usually receives more sunshine than Uppsala during autumn. Istanbul gets 169 hours of sunny skies, while Uppsala receives 99 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Istanbul usually receives more rain than Uppsala. Istanbul gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIstanbul 16°C (61°F)Uppsala 8°C (46°F)
Should I visit Istanbul or Uppsala in the Winter?
Both Uppsala and Istanbul during the winter are popular places to visit. Many travelers come to Istanbul for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Uppsala can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Istanbul is generally much warmer than Uppsala. Daily temperatures in Istanbul average around 6°C (43°F), and Uppsala fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
In the winter, Istanbul often gets more sunshine than Uppsala. Istanbul gets 75 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Uppsala receives 40 hours of full sun.
Istanbul usually gets more rain in January than Uppsala. Istanbul gets 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIstanbul 6°C (43°F)Uppsala -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Istanbul or Uppsala in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Istanbul and Uppsala. Many visitors come to Istanbul in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Istanbul is much warmer than Uppsala in the spring. The daily temperature in Istanbul averages around 13°C (55°F) in April, and Uppsala fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
Istanbul usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Uppsala during spring. Istanbul gets 180 hours of sunny skies, while Uppsala receives 185 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Istanbul usually receives more rain than Uppsala. Istanbul gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Uppsala receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIstanbul 13°C (55°F)Uppsala 5°C (41°F)
Typical Weather for Uppsala and Istanbul
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (43°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (44°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (71°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (47°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
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