Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Johor Bahru?
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 Johor Bahru or Vienna?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Johor Bahru or Vienna? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Johor Bahru or Vienna?
Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru is the capital of the state of Johor in Southern Malaysia. Though it is largely industrial and does not typically cater to tourists, especially compared to the grandeur of neighboring Singapore, the city does have some opportunities for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Vienna
Vienna is the largest city and capital of Austria. It has a population of over 1.7 million and is a cultural, political and economic center for the country. The historical center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and some complain that it feels more like a museum than a real city. Outside of the historical center though, is a young and vibrant city with a huge music scene, many street performers, and eclectic and fun restaurants and nightclubs.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Malaysia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Malaysia, The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Johor Bahru Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJohor Bahru $65Vienna $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Johor Bahru is $65, while the average daily cost in Vienna is $205. 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 Johor Bahru and Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJohor Bahru $41Vienna $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJohor Bahru $82Vienna $218
Compare Hotels in Johor Bahru and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Johor Bahru or Vienna? 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: Johor Bahru Hotel Prices and Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Johor Bahru $13Vienna $21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Johor Bahru
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Johor Bahru:
- ~Chauffeur: Johor Bahru to Singapore Van Transfer: $38
- ~Chauffeur: Johor Bahru to Singapore MPV Transfer: $99
- Universal Studios Singapore Tickets with Round-trip Transfers: $115
- Singapore Universal Studio with Optional One Way Transfer: $100
- Singapore Universal Studio & S.E.A Aquarium-COMBO One-Day Pass(Shared transfer): $208
- Private Transfer from Legoland (Malaysia) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN): $160
- Private Transfer from Johor Bahru city to Malacca Cruise Port: $246
- Private Transfer from Johor Bahru City Center to Singapore Hotels: $101
- Private Transfer : Johor Bharu (JB) to Kuala Lumpur (KL): $134
- Malaysia：Senai International Airport（JHB）One-Way Transfer: $80
- Legoland Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur 1-way Transfer: $125
- Legoland Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur 1-way Transfer: $103
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Vienna
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Vienna:
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Bus to Airport$35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- From Bratislava/Fast and Comfortable Bus Transfers: $10
- Bratislava Bus Transfer to and from Vienna Airport: $21
- Vienna VIE Airport to City Centre Private Transfer: $27
- Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Vienna Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $44
- Transfer from Vienna City Center to Vienna Airport (VIE): $47
- Transfer from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Vienna City Center: $47
- Vienna Airport Transfers, City Transfers and Disposal Services: $52
- Transfer from Vienna airport to Bratislava: $56
- Vienna Airport (VIE) Private Transfer to Vienna City/Hotels: $72
- Arrival Private Transfer Vienna Airport VIE to Vienna by Sedan: $72
- Schwechat Airport Private Transfer to Vienna City: $73
- Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to Hotel in Vienna: $76
Is it cheaper to fly into Johor Bahru or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna and Johor Bahru 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 dayJohor Bahru $16Vienna $66
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Burlesque Dinner Club The ultimate dinner club experience: $34
- Hard Rock Cafe Vienna with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Taste A Full Meal Walking Food Tour by Do Eat Better: $92
- Vienna : MIRAGE MAGIC DINNER SHOW: $115
- Strauss Dinner Show: $115
- Burlesque Spectacular Dinner Show: $115
- Vienna Guided Food Tour with 7 Food Tastings & a Secret Dish: $125
- The Viennise Food Tour: The World of Yesterday: $140
- Vienna Food Tour: Coffeehouses, Markets, Lunch & Street Food: $153
- Austrian Delights: 3-course Austrian Dinner and Concert at Musikverein Vienna: $162
- Authentic Vienna Food Tour inc. lunch, street food, 3 drinks: $166
- Exclusive Evening at Schönbrunn Palace: After-Hours Audiotour, Dinner, Concert: $171
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Johor Bahru $7.94Vienna $44
Tours and Activities in Johor Bahru
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Johor Bahru are as follows:
- *15 Hrs Melaka Escorted Van Tour from Johor Bahru w' Tour Guide: $116
- Adventure Cove WaterPark Sentosa Island Singpore optional ticket: $33
- Adventure Cove Waterpark Admission Ticket Singapore: $45
- DaVinci & The Wheel of Time - Cinematic Walkthrough VR Experience: $19
- Dino Rescue Squad - Cinematic Walkthrough VR Experience: $19
- Firefly Tour Johor Bahru@Kota Tinggi Firefly Park: $6.45
- Harry Potter Visions of Magic Singapore Entry Ticket with Voucher: $73
- Johor Bahru : Seadoo JetSki 30mins Self Ride Tour (Double): $86
- Johor Bahru : Seadoo JetSki 30mins Self Ride Tour(Single): $62
- Brooklyn Cruise at Puteri Harbour: $11
- Johor Day Tour - Ostrich Farm, Beach, Waterfall, Fireflies [Car]: $276
- Johor Day Tour - Southernmost Tip, Eco Farm, Go Kart [Car]: $268
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Vienna's Hidden Gems: A Self-Guided Imperial Adventure: $3.49
- Self-Guided Tours In Vienna With 100 Captivating Audio Stories: $3.49
- Vienna Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $5.87
- Krems an der Donau Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.37
- Vienna Audio Guided Walking Tour 3h10 and 26 Audio Commentaries: $6.88
- Historical Hitler Self Guided Walking Tour and Audio Guide: $6.99
- Schönbrunn - Audio Guide and Self Guided Tour (No Palace Ticket): $6.99
- Self Guided Walking Tour of Vienna Inner City: $8.16
- Vienna Christmas Magic Self Guided Walking Tour with an App: $9.99
- Audio Tour Ikonen Mautner Orthodox Icon Gallery Vienna: $11
- Virtual tour: on the trail of Hundertwasser: $11
- Vienna's Old Town and Attractions Self-Guided Tour Booklet: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJohor Bahru $5.18Vienna $20
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $14
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $22
- Ottakringer Brewery Tour in Vienna - in German: $29
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $29
- Admission Schönbrunn Palace & Wine Tasting: $101
- Vienna : Vienna Forest Tour with Underground Lake and Wine Tasting: $152
- Wine Tasting Tour: $157
- Austrian Private Wine Tasting Evening: $175
- Vienna Private Wachau Tour with Wine Tasting to Dürnstein: $185
- Private tour Neusiedler See, Rust (wine tasting), Purbach: $185
- Wachau Valley Small-Group Tour and Wine Tasting from Vienna: $232
- Private Vienna Wine Tour with Top Austrian Wines and Tapas: $290
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Johor Bahru and Vienna, we can see that Vienna is more expensive. And not only is Johor Bahru much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Johor Bahru is in Asia and Vienna is in Europe, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Johor Bahru would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Johor Bahru 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 Vienna would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Vienna than you might in Johor Bahru.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Johor Bahru Expensive? and Is Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Johor Bahru or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Johor Bahru. When comparing the sizes of Johor Bahru and Vienna, 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.
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.