Which place is cheaper, Basel or Kemi?
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 Kemi and Basel. 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.
Kemi is a town on Bothnian Bay in Lapland, Finland. It's known for the massive Sampo icebreaker, a giant ship built to ply the Arctic waters. The main economic activity in Kemi is centered on two large paper and wood pulp mills and on the only chromium mine in Europe. Kemi also has a claim to fame as the home of the world's largest snow castle (reconstructed every year with a different design). The SnowCastle is usually located at the inner harbor of Kemi.
Basel is often overlooked as a tourist destination in Switzerland, but despite this, it does have a lot to offer visitors as well as a beautiful medieval historic center. Every year it also hosts a Carnival festival that is one of the most popular in Europe, competing with those in Venice and Rio de Janeiro in its popularity. There are also some excellent museums and great examples of regional architecture around town. Basel also serves as an excellent entry point to the Swiss Jura mountains and a jumping off point to visit more popular cities such as Zurich or Lucerne.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Finland, The Best Adventure Tours to Finland, The Best 2-Week Tours in Switzerland, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Switzerland.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Kemi is €134, while the average daily cost in Basel is €221. 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 Kemi and Basel in more detail.
Looking for a hotel in Kemi or Basel? 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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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Basel:
Prices for flights to both Basel and Kemi 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.
For Kemi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Basel are as follows:
Also in Basel, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kemi and Basel, we can see that Basel is more expensive. And not only is Kemi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kemi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kemi 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 Basel would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Basel than you might in Kemi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kemi Expensive? and Is Basel Expensive?.
Basel has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Kemi. When comparing the sizes of Kemi and Basel, 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 Kemi as well as Basel. Also, most visitors come to Basel for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Kemi is cooler than Basel in the summer. The daily temperature in Kemi averages around 15°C (60°F) in July, and Basel fluctuates around 21°C (70°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Basel. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Kemi this time of the year. In the summer, Kemi often gets more sunshine than Basel. Kemi gets 304 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Basel receives 241 hours of full sun.
Kemi usually gets less rain in July than Basel. Kemi gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Basel receives 89 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Basel and Kemi are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Basel because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Kemi can be very cold during autumn. In the autumn, Kemi is much colder than Basel. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kemi in October average around 2°C (36°F), and Basel averages at about 13°C (56°F).
Kemi usually receives less sunshine than Basel during autumn. Kemi gets 82 hours of sunny skies, while Basel receives 120 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Kemi usually receives less rain than Basel. Kemi gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Basel receives 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Both Basel and Kemi during the winter are popular places to visit. Furthermore, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Basel this time of year.
It's quite cold in Basel in the winter. The weather in Kemi can be very cold. In January, Kemi is generally much colder than Basel. Daily temperatures in Kemi average around -12°C (10°F), and Basel fluctuates around 3°C (37°F).
In the winter, Kemi often gets less sunshine than Basel. Kemi gets 19 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Basel receives 55 hours of full sun.
Kemi usually gets less rain in January than Basel. Kemi gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Basel receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year.
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Kemi and Basel. Furthermore, many travelers come to Basel for the natural beauty.
It's quite cold in Kemi in the spring. Kemi is much colder than Basel in the spring. The daily temperature in Kemi averages around -1°C (31°F) in April, and Basel fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
Kemi usually receives more sunshine than Basel during spring. Kemi gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Basel receives 150 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Kemi usually receives less rain than Basel. Kemi gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Basel receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Kemi | Basel | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | -12°C (10°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 77 mm (3 in) |
Feb | -12°C (11°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Mar | -7°C (19°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 72 mm (2.8 in) |
Apr | -1°C (31°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
May | 6°C (43°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 89 mm (3.5 in) |
Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 104 mm (4.1 in) |
Sep | 8°C (46°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
Oct | 2°C (36°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Nov | -4°C (24°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
Dec | -10°C (15°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 4°C (39°F) | 83 mm (3.3 in) |