Which place is cheaper, Saint Petersburg or Izmir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Izmir and Saint Petersburg. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Izmir is a metropolitan city of Turkey and the second most populous city on the Aegean Sea after Athens, Greece. Known as Smyrna in antiquity, it was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans, and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Most remnants of this past are gone; however, there are a few archaeological sites in addition to beaches, bustling city streets, and colorful markets.
Saint Petersburg is a beautiful city that sits on the eastern edge of the Baltic Sea. Its historical city center is threaded with canals and architecturally impressive buildings, leaving little doubt as to why this city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is the second largest city in Russia, but perhaps a favorite among travelers. The metropolitan area has a population of over 5 million as well as an impressive culture with fascinating museums, restaurants, and architecture. The city has no shortage of sights and attractions, and many days can be passed while you wander its intricate streets.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, and The Best 3-Day Tours from Istanbul.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Izmir is $105, while the average daily cost in Saint Petersburg is $63. 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 Izmir and Saint Petersburg in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Izmir:
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Saint Petersburg:
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For Saint Petersburg, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
Here are a few actual costs in Izmir for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Izmir:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Izmir and Saint Petersburg, we can see that Izmir is more expensive. And not only is Saint Petersburg much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Saint Petersburg would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Saint Petersburg 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 Izmir would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Izmir than you might in Saint Petersburg.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Izmir Expensive? and Is Saint Petersburg Expensive?.
Saint Petersburg has a larger population, and is about 62% larger than the population of Izmir. When comparing the sizes of Izmir and Saint Petersburg, 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.
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.
The summer brings many poeple to Izmir as well as Saint Petersburg.
In the summer, Izmir is much warmer than Saint Petersburg. Typically, the summer temperatures in Izmir in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Saint Petersburg averages at about 18°C (64°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Saint Petersburg. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Izmir this time of the year. In the summer, Izmir often gets more sunshine than Saint Petersburg. Izmir gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint Petersburg receives 267 hours of full sun.
Izmir usually gets less rain in July than Saint Petersburg. Izmir gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Saint Petersburg receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Saint Petersburg and Izmir are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities.
In October, Izmir is generally much warmer than Saint Petersburg. Daily temperatures in Izmir average around 19°C (67°F), and Saint Petersburg fluctuates around 6°C (42°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Izmir. Izmir usually receives more sunshine than Saint Petersburg during autumn. Izmir gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Saint Petersburg receives 70 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Izmir usually receives less rain than Saint Petersburg. Izmir gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Saint Petersburg receives 65 mm (2.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Saint Petersburg and Izmir during the winter are popular places to visit.
Saint Petersburg can be very cold during winter. Izmir is much warmer than Saint Petersburg in the winter. The daily temperature in Izmir averages around 9°C (48°F) in January, and Saint Petersburg fluctuates around -8°C (18°F).
In the winter, Izmir often gets more sunshine than Saint Petersburg. Izmir gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Saint Petersburg receives 22 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Izmir. Izmir usually gets more rain in January than Saint Petersburg. Izmir gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Saint Petersburg receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Izmir and Saint Petersburg.
The weather in Saint Petersburg can be very cold. In the spring, Izmir is much warmer than Saint Petersburg. Typically, the spring temperatures in Izmir in April average around 16°C (61°F), and Saint Petersburg averages at about 4°C (40°F).
In Izmir, it's very sunny this time of the year. Izmir usually receives more sunshine than Saint Petersburg during spring. Izmir gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Saint Petersburg receives 180 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Izmir usually receives more rain than Saint Petersburg. Izmir gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Saint Petersburg receives 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Izmir | Saint Petersburg | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | -8°C (18°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | -2°C (28°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
May | 21°C (69°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 16°C (62°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 0°C (32°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | -5°C (24°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |