Which place is cheaper, Munich 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 Munich. 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.
Munich is the capital city of Bavaria and a top travel destination within Germany. It has stunning architecture and a cultural scene that rivals Berlin. It has some of the country's top museums, festivals, and concerts. Munich is most famous for its Oktoberfest, which is easily the busiest time of year in the city. The architecture is what surprises most travelers. It's quite impressive and truly adds to the character of the city. Although much of Munich was destroyed during World War II, the city has successfully rebuilt most of the buildings in their previous style. Much of the city remains as it was in the 1800s. There are two major research universities in Munich, helping to make it a center for engineering, business, and the sciences.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Finland, The Best Adventure Tours to Finland, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Germany, and The Best Walking Tours in Germany.
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 Munich is €148. 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 Munich in more detail.
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Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Munich:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Munich:
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Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Munich:
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Munich.
For Kemi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
Here are a few typical costs in Munich for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
Here are a few actual costs in Munich for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Munich:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Munich:
When comparing the travel costs between Kemi and Munich, we can see that Munich 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 Kemi Expensive? and Is Munich Expensive?.
Munich has a larger population, and is about 60 times larger than the population of Kemi. When comparing the sizes of Kemi and Munich, 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.
Both Munich and Kemi during the summer are popular places to visit. Also, most visitors come to Munich for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Kemi is cooler than Munich. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kemi in July average around 15°C (60°F), and Munich averages at about 20°C (68°F).
In Munich, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Kemi. In the summer, Kemi often gets more sunshine than Munich. Kemi gets 304 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Munich receives 242 hours of full sun.
Kemi usually gets less rain in July than Munich. Kemi gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Munich receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kemi and Munich. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Munich because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
Kemi can be very cold during autumn. In October, Kemi is generally much colder than Munich. Daily temperatures in Kemi average around 2°C (36°F), and Munich fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
Kemi usually receives less sunshine than Munich during autumn. Kemi gets 82 hours of sunny skies, while Munich receives 115 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Kemi usually receives more rain than Munich. Kemi gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Munich receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
The winter brings many poeple to Kemi as well as Munich. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Munich this time of year.
It's quite cold in Munich in the winter. The weather in Kemi can be very cold. Kemi is much colder than Munich in the winter. The daily temperature in Kemi averages around -12°C (10°F) in January, and Munich fluctuates around -1°C (31°F).
In the winter, Kemi often gets less sunshine than Munich. Kemi gets 19 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Munich receives 30 hours of full sun.
Kemi usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Munich. Kemi gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Munich receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Munich and Kemi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Also, many travelers come to Munich for the activities around the city.
It's quite cold in Kemi in the spring. In the spring, Kemi is much colder than Munich. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kemi in April average around -1°C (31°F), and Munich averages at about 11°C (53°F).
Kemi usually receives more sunshine than Munich during spring. Kemi gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Munich receives 172 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Kemi usually receives less rain than Munich. Kemi gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Munich receives 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the spring.
Kemi | Munich | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | -12°C (10°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | -1°C (31°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
Feb | -12°C (11°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
Mar | -7°C (19°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
Apr | -1°C (31°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 11°C (53°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
May | 6°C (43°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 66 mm (2.6 in) |
Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 20°C (68°F) | 78 mm (3.1 in) |
Sep | 8°C (46°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 60 mm (2.3 in) |
Oct | 2°C (36°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
Nov | -4°C (24°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 52 mm (2.1 in) |
Dec | -10°C (15°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |