Which place is cheaper, Warsaw or Izmir?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Izmir or Warsaw?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Izmir and Warsaw. 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.
Where Should I go: Izmir or Warsaw?
Izmir
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.
Warsaw
Warsaw is the capital city of Poland. It has a population of 1.7 million, making it the country's largest city. Located on the Vistula River, it is a popular tourist destination for its interesting architecture and culture. The right bank of the river was the first area to become populated in the 9th or 10 century. Today, however, the city's central district is on the left bank of the river. The Old Town, where you will find many sights and attractions, is fully contained within the city center.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best G Adventures Tours to Turkey, The Best 3-Day Tours from Istanbul, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Poland, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Krakow.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayIzmir $105Warsaw $93
The average daily cost (per person) in Izmir is $105, while the average daily cost in Warsaw is $93. 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 Warsaw in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personIzmir $60Warsaw $51
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomIzmir $120Warsaw $102
Compare Hotels in Izmir and Warsaw
Looking for a hotel in Izmir or Warsaw? 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: Izmir Hotel Prices and Warsaw Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Izmir $30Warsaw $4.67
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Izmir
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Izmir:
- Private Transfer From Izmir Airport to Pamukkale : $295
- Private Transfer from Izmir Airport to Bodrum: $294
- Izmir Airport ADB Transfers to Bozbuk Bay (Akbuk) Hotels: $213
- Izmir Airport ADB Transfers to Akbuk Hotels: $196
- Izmir Airport ADB Transfers to Yalikoy (Didim) Hotels: $191
- Private Transfer from Izmir Airport to Bergama: $185
- Izmir Airport (ADB) to Ayvalık - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $177
- Private Transfer from Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport to Didim: $167
- Izmir International Airport (ADB): Private Transfer to Çeşme: $167
- Izmir International Airport (ADB) to Ayvalık - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $159
- Transfer from Izmir to Fethiye: $153
- Bodrum Akyaka Hotels to Bodrum Airport BJV Transfers: $147
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Warsaw
Also for Warsaw, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfer (Warsaw ⇄ Krakow): $142
- Airport Transfer: Warsaw Airport WAW to Warsaw by Business Car: $65
- Airport Transfer: Warsaw Airport WAW to Warsaw by Luxury Van: $73
- Arrival Transfer: Chopin Airport WAW to Warsaw by Van: $71
- Arrival Transfer: Warsaw Airport WAW to Warsaw by Luxury Van: $73
- Chopin Airport One–Way Limousine Transfer: $248
- Indoor Paintball with Hotel Transfers: $55
- Luxury Warsaw Chopin Airport Transfer by private Minivan car: $89
- ONEWAY Private Warsaw Chopin Airport(WAW) to/from Warsaw Transfer: $24
- Premium Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI) Private Transfer: $87
- Private Arrival Transfer: Warsaw Chopin Airport: $65
- Private Departure Transfer: Warsaw Chopin Airport: $58
Is it cheaper to fly into Izmir or Warsaw?
Prices for flights to both Warsaw and Izmir 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 dayIzmir $24Warsaw $27
Typical Food Prices in Warsaw
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Warsaw:
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Dinner for Two$13
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Lunch for Two$10
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Warsaw
For Warsaw, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Lunch or Dinner at Hard Rock Cafe with Skip-the-Line: $17
- Warsaw's No 1 cooking class-Polish dumplings with liqueur tasting: $61
- Polish Dumplings Cooking Class: $62
- Traditional Polish Cooking Class in Warsaw: $79
- Traditional Polish Cooking Class with liquor tasting in Warsaw: $89
- Polish Food Tour: $92
- Taste of Poland - Old Town food tour and guided walk in one: $94
- 4-Hour Polish Food Tour: $109
- The 10 Tastings of Warsaw With Locals: Private Food Tour : $117
- EVERYDAY Warsaw Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing: $156
- Traditional Food Tour with Old Town Sightseeing: $156
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Izmir $21Warsaw $7.00
Tours and Activities in Izmir
Here are a few actual costs in Izmir for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Highlights of Ephesus Tour from Izmir Port : $131
- Small Group Ephesus Tour From Izmir Hotels: $100
- Small Group Pamukkale Tour from Izmir Hotels: $126
- "Ephesus tours" the "house of virgin mary tours" Tours from KUSADASI CRUİSE PORT: $67
- 1 Day Ephesus And Pamukkale Tour From Izmir By A Local Expert: $300
- 2-Day Small-Group Tour Highlights of Ephesus from Izmir: $169
- 5 Days Seven Churches Tour Turkey: $1,068
- Ancient Pergamon Tour From Izmir: $282
- Aphrodisias&Pamukkale Tour from Izmir: $280
- Best Seller Private Ephesus Tour for Cruisers : $70
- Biblical Ephesus, Mother Mary House, St John Basilica and Temple of Artemis Tour from Izmir with Private Guide: $272
- Cesme-Alacati Tour from Izmir: $174
Tours and Activities in Warsaw
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Warsaw.
- First Discovery Walk and Reading Walking Tour: $3.21
- Self-Guided Highlights Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour: $4.28
- Walking Audio Tour of Wilanów Palace Grounds: $5.20
- Uncover Historic Marvels of In-App Audio Tour: $5.32
- Old Town Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Tour: $5.99
- Warsaw Scavenger Hunt and Best Landmarks Self-Guided Tour: $6.00
- City Exploration Game and Tour on your Phone: $6.41
- Smartphone Escape Game and Tour: $6.42
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews Ticket: $11
- Warsaw Old Town In-App Audio Tour on Your Phone (ENG): $12
- Traditional Galar Cruise on The Vistula River: $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayIzmir $8.86Warsaw $10
Sample the Local Flavors in Izmir
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Izmir:
- Wine Tasting Tour at Two Wineries in Urla Turkey: $98
- Wine Tour with Metropolis Ancient City: $114
- Ancient Ephesus tour with Mother's Mary House and visit to old village Sirince with wine tasting: $152
Sample the Local Flavors in Warsaw
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Warsaw:
- The Original Pub Crawl: $16
- #1 Pub Crawl Warsaw with Premium Open Bar: $20
- Pub Crawl with 1-Hour Open Bar: $20
- Warsaw Wine Tasting Private Tour with Wine Expert: $176
When comparing the travel costs between Izmir and Warsaw, we can see that Izmir 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 Izmir Expensive? and Is Warsaw Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Izmir or Warsaw?
Izmir has a larger population, and is about 47% larger than the population of Warsaw. When comparing the sizes of Izmir and Warsaw, 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 Izmir or Warsaw?
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 Izmir or Warsaw in the Summer?
Both Warsaw and Izmir during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Warsaw because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Izmir is a little warmer than Warsaw in the summer. The daily temperature in Izmir averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Warsaw fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
In Warsaw, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Izmir. In the summer, Izmir often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Warsaw. Izmir gets 378 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Warsaw receives 353 hours of full sun.
Izmir usually gets less rain in July than Warsaw. Izmir gets 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Warsaw receives 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyIzmir 28°C (82°F)Warsaw 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Warsaw in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Izmir and Warsaw. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Warsaw this time of year.
In the autumn, Izmir is much warmer than Warsaw. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Izmir in October average around 19°C (67°F), and Warsaw averages at about 9°C (49°F).
In Izmir, it's very sunny this time of the year. Izmir usually receives more sunshine than Warsaw during autumn. Izmir gets 232 hours of sunny skies, while Warsaw receives 135 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Izmir usually receives around the same amount of rain as Warsaw. Izmir gets 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain, while Warsaw receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberIzmir 19°C (67°F)Warsaw 9°C (49°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Warsaw in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Izmir as well as Warsaw. Also, many travelers come to Warsaw for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Warsaw. In January, Izmir is generally much warmer than Warsaw. Daily temperatures in Izmir average around 9°C (48°F), and Warsaw fluctuates around -3°C (27°F).
In the winter, Izmir often gets more sunshine than Warsaw. Izmir gets 131 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Warsaw receives 35 hours of full sun.
Izmir receives a lot of rain in the winter. Izmir usually gets more rain in January than Warsaw. Izmir gets 132 mm (5.2 in) of rain, while Warsaw receives 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryIzmir 9°C (48°F)Warsaw -3°C (27°F)
Should I visit Izmir or Warsaw in the Spring?
Both Warsaw and Izmir are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many visitors come to Warsaw in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Izmir is much warmer than Warsaw in the spring. The daily temperature in Izmir averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Warsaw fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
It's quite sunny in Warsaw. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Izmir. Izmir usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Warsaw during spring. Izmir gets 231 hours of sunny skies, while Warsaw receives 247 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Izmir usually receives more rain than Warsaw. Izmir gets 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Warsaw receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilIzmir 16°C (61°F)Warsaw 9°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Warsaw and Izmir
| Izmir | Warsaw | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 132 mm (5.2 in) | -3°C (27°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| May | 21°C (69°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (81°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 24°C (75°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Oct | 19°C (67°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 9°C (49°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Nov | 15°C (58°F) | 87 mm (3.4 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Dec | 11°C (52°F) | 153 mm (6 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
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