Which place is cheaper, Wroclaw or Istanbul?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Istanbul or Wroclaw?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Istanbul or Wroclaw, 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 Wroclaw?
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.
Wroclaw
Wroclaw still remains mostly undiscovered to travelers. It's the largest city and capital of Lower Silesian Voivodeship. It is also a historical capital of Silesia with a very rich history. The city's population is around 630,000 and there are over a million people in the metropolitan area. It's the fourth largest city in Poland and has an economy that is centered around manufacturing, banking, industry, tourism, and cultural events. The area has some unique architecture, beautiful rivers, and a vibrant cultural scene. The city has witnessed much turmoil, particularly during World War II and the years following. Today it has been beautifully restored and should be considered a highlight of a trip to Poland. Now is the time to visit, because as Poland gains ground within Europe, prices are sure to rise and the crowds will discover this city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Turkey, Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best 10-Day Tours in Poland, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIstanbul $126Wroclaw $33
The average daily cost (per person) in Istanbul is $126, while the average daily cost in Wroclaw is $33. 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 Wroclaw in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIstanbul $47Wroclaw $16
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIstanbul $94Wroclaw $32
Compare Hotels in Istanbul and Wroclaw
Looking for a hotel in Istanbul or Wroclaw? 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 Wroclaw Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Istanbul $55Wroclaw $5.83
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 Wroclaw
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Wroclaw:
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Wroclaw city centre: $25
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw city centre to Wroclaw (WRO) Airport: $25
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Bielany Wroclawskie city: $32
- Private Airport Transfer To/From the City Center: $37
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Trzebnica city: $45
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Kąty Wrocławskie city: $50
- Archery Tag with Hotel Transfers: $58
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Kuraszków city: $60
- Wrocław: Wrocław Zoo Entry Ticket with Private Transfer: $74
- Private Transfer from Wroclav (WRO) Airport to Brzeg city: $88
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Lubin city: $88
- Private Transfer from Wroclaw (WRO) Airport to Rawicz city: $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Istanbul or Wroclaw?
Prices for flights to both Wroclaw 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 $31Wroclaw $11
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
Typical Food Prices in Wroclaw
Some typical examples of dining costs in Wroclaw are as follows:
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Coffee & Sandwich$2.98
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Wroclaw
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Wroclaw.
- Private Traditional Polish Food Tour: $179
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Istanbul $79Wroclaw $5.68
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 Wroclaw
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Wroclaw are as follows:
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & City Tour: $6.95
- City Exploration Game and Tour: $6.95
- Wrocław: Old Town Guided Walking Tour: $11
- Legends of Old Town 1 Hour Walking Tour in Wroclaw: $11
- Old Town Sunset Cruise: $15
- Old Town Night Cruise with Ilumination: $15
- Old Town boat cruise: $15
- Old Town Wrocław Walking Tour: $16
- Wrocław: Old Town and Ostrów Tumski Walking Tour (English): $17
- III Reich and WW2 in Wroclaw. Monday-Friday regular tour: $27
- Wroclaw, 2-Hour Group Tour by Electric Car: $27
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIstanbul $15Wroclaw $5.93
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Wroclaw
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Wroclaw:
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A Couple Beers$3.23
Sample the Local Flavors in Wroclaw
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Wroclaw:
- Wroclaw Pub Crawl : $22
- Wroclaw Pub Crawl with Free Drinks: $22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Istanbul and Wroclaw, we can see that Istanbul is more expensive. And not only is Wroclaw much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Wroclaw would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Wroclaw 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 Wroclaw.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Istanbul Expensive? and Is Wroclaw Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Istanbul or Wroclaw?
Istanbul has a larger population, and is about 20 times larger than the population of Wroclaw. When comparing the sizes of Istanbul and Wroclaw, 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 Wroclaw?
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 Wroclaw in the Summer?
Both Wroclaw and Istanbul are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Istanbul for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Istanbul is generally a little warmer than Wroclaw. Daily temperatures in Istanbul average around 24°C (74°F), and Wroclaw fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
It's quite sunny in Wroclaw. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Istanbul. Istanbul usually receives more sunshine than Wroclaw during summer. Istanbul gets 333 hours of sunny skies, while Wroclaw receives 205 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Istanbul usually receives less rain than Wroclaw. Istanbul gets 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyIstanbul 24°C (74°F)Wroclaw 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Istanbul or Wroclaw in the Autumn?
Both Wroclaw and Istanbul during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Istanbul because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Istanbul is much warmer than Wroclaw in the autumn. The daily temperature in Istanbul averages around 16°C (61°F) in October, and Wroclaw fluctuates around 10°C (50°F).
In the autumn, Istanbul often gets more sunshine than Wroclaw. Istanbul gets 169 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Wroclaw receives 108 hours of full sun.
Istanbul usually gets more rain in October than Wroclaw. Istanbul gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIstanbul 16°C (61°F)Wroclaw 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Istanbul or Wroclaw in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Istanbul and Wroclaw. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Istanbul this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Wroclaw. In the winter, Istanbul is much warmer than Wroclaw. Typically, the winter temperatures in Istanbul in January average around 6°C (43°F), and Wroclaw averages at about -1°C (30°F).
Istanbul usually receives more sunshine than Wroclaw during winter. Istanbul gets 75 hours of sunny skies, while Wroclaw receives 49 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Istanbul usually receives more rain than Wroclaw. Istanbul gets 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIstanbul 6°C (43°F)Wroclaw -1°C (30°F)
Should I visit Istanbul or Wroclaw in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Istanbul as well as Wroclaw. Many travelers come to Istanbul for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
In April, Istanbul is generally a little warmer than Wroclaw. Daily temperatures in Istanbul average around 13°C (55°F), and Wroclaw fluctuates around 9°C (48°F).
In the spring, Istanbul often gets more sunshine than Wroclaw. Istanbul gets 180 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Wroclaw receives 142 hours of full sun.
Istanbul usually gets more rain in April than Wroclaw. Istanbul gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Wroclaw receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIstanbul 13°C (55°F)Wroclaw 9°C (48°F)
Typical Weather for Wroclaw and Istanbul
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 6°C (43°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 6°C (44°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) | 0°C (33°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) |
| Mar | 8°C (47°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| May | 17°C (63°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jun | 21°C (71°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 24°C (74°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |
| Aug | 24°C (74°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
| Sep | 20°C (69°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Oct | 16°C (61°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Nov | 12°C (54°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| Dec | 9°C (47°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.