A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Kemi vs. Sopron for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Kemi or Sopron?

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 Kemi and Sopron. 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: Kemi or Sopron?

Kemi

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.

Sopron

Sopron is a city in northwestern Hungary, located right on the Austrian border at the foot of the Alps near Lake Neusiedl.

For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Finland, The Best Adventure Tours to Finland, The Best Budget Tours to Hungary, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Hungary.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kemi and Sopron, we can see that Kemi is more expensive. And not only is Sopron much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sopron would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sopron 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 Kemi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kemi than you might in Sopron.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kemi Expensive? and Is Sopron Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Kemi or Sopron?

Sopron has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Kemi. When comparing the sizes of Kemi and Sopron, 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 Kemi or Sopron?

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 Kemi or Sopron in the Summer?

Both Sopron and Kemi during the summer are popular places to visit.

Kemi is cooler than Sopron in the summer. The daily temperature in Kemi averages around 15°C (60°F) in July, and Sopron fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).

In Sopron, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Kemi. In the summer, Kemi often gets more sunshine than Sopron. Kemi gets 304 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sopron receives 255 hours of full sun.

Kemi usually gets less rain in July than Sopron. Kemi gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Sopron receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Kemi or Sopron in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kemi and Sopron.

The weather in Kemi can be very cold. In the autumn, Kemi is much colder than Sopron. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kemi in October average around 2°C (36°F), and Sopron averages at about 12°C (54°F).

Kemi usually receives less sunshine than Sopron during autumn. Kemi gets 82 hours of sunny skies, while Sopron receives 140 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Kemi usually receives more rain than Sopron. Kemi gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Sopron receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Kemi or Sopron in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Kemi as well as Sopron.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Sopron. It's quite cold in Kemi in the winter. In January, Kemi is generally much colder than Sopron. Daily temperatures in Kemi average around -12°C (10°F), and Sopron fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).

In the winter, Kemi often gets less sunshine than Sopron. Kemi gets 19 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sopron receives 65 hours of full sun.

Kemi usually gets more rain in January than Sopron. Kemi gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Sopron receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Kemi or Sopron in the Spring?

Both Sopron and Kemi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

Be prepared for some very cold days in Kemi. Kemi is much colder than Sopron in the spring. The daily temperature in Kemi averages around -1°C (31°F) in April, and Sopron fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).

It's quite sunny in Sopron. Kemi usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Sopron during spring. Kemi gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Sopron receives 202 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Kemi usually receives less rain than Sopron. Kemi gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Sopron receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Sopron and Kemi