Which place is cheaper, Vienna or Kemi?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Kemi or Vienna?
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 Vienna. 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 Vienna?
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.
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 Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Finland, The Best Adventure Tours to Finland, The Best 2-Week Tours in Austria, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Austria.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayKemi €134Vienna €151
The average daily cost (per person) in Kemi is €134, while the average daily cost in Vienna is €151. 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 Vienna in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personKemi €74Vienna €94
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomKemi €148Vienna €188
Compare Hotels in Kemi and Vienna
Looking for a hotel in Kemi 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: Vienna Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Kemi €39Vienna €19
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€30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Vienna
Also for Vienna, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Zoo with Private Flexible Transfers and Tickets: $122
- Zoo with Private Flexible Transfers and Tickets: $125
- Private One-Way Transfer to Cesky Krumlov: $629
- Private 1-Way Transfer to/from Vienna Airport: $75
- Melk Abbey and Salzburg Trip with Private Transfer: $922
- Airport Transfer to/from Bratislava: $86
- Vienna to Prague - Private Transfer with 2 hours of Sightseeing: $273
- Vienna Private Transfer from Vienna city centre to Vienna Airport: $76
- Vienna Private Transfer from Vienna Airport to City centre: $76
- Vienna Private Airport Transfer: $71
- Vienna International Airport Business Transfer to Vienna City: $141
- Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Vienna Downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $45
Is it cheaper to fly into Kemi or Vienna?
Prices for flights to both Vienna 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.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayKemi €34Vienna €33
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Vienna
For Vienna, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $28
- Performance Of The Lipizzans At Spanish Riding School: $43
- Naschmarkt Food Tour: $64
- Vienna Naschmarket Food Tour: $65
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner With Folk Music: $68
- Traditional Vienna Tasting Dinner with Folk Music: $70
- Naschmarkt Guided Food Tour: $74
- Vienna Evening Sightseeing Cruise With Music and Dinner: $74
- 3-Course Evening Dinner Cruise: $76
- Traditional Dinner Show at the Wiener Rathauskeller: $84
- Kursalon New Year's Day Concert with optional Dinner: $87
- Schnitzel cooking class with Nicole: $98
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Kemi €29Vienna €38
Tours and Activities in Kemi
For Kemi, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- SnowExperience365 Kemi entrance: $19
Tours and Activities in Vienna
For Vienna, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Private themed Tour of the Art History Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum):"The Saviour, the Ruler, and Simply a Beauty: Women in Art": $164
- "Girls just want to have Wine" - TUK TUK Sightseeing Tour: $152
- "The Third Man" Film Location Tour: $28
- 2 Hours Private Walking Tour in Vienna with Photography: $98
- 2-Hour Alpine Private Hiking Tour along Luckerte Wand Mountain from Vienna: $168
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour Helenental Castles Hike from Vienna: $168
- 2-Hour Private Hiking Tour to Meet History at Braunsberg Mountain from Vienna: $168
- 2-hour Private Alpine Hiking Tour on Seekopf Mountain, Wachau Valley from Vienna: $168
- 3 hour private walking tour - Vienna: $138
- 3-Hour Private Hiking Tour to historic places around Spitz in Wachau Valley: $252
- 3-Hour Private Tour of Vienna: $164
- 3-Hour Walking Tour of Vienna Central Cemetery: $320
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayKemi €12Vienna €17
Sample the Local Flavors in Vienna
Also in Vienna, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Vienna: $16
- Vienna Nights Pub Crawl: $16
- City Center Pub Crawl: $27
- Local Pub Crawl Vienna: $27
- Wine Tasting at Traditional Cellar: $34
- Guided Wine Tasting in a Private Wine Cellar: $39
- Viennese Wine Tasting in a Private Hidden Wine Cellar: $39
- Wine Tasting at Schönbrunn Palace: $48
- Austrian Wine Tasting Experience: $63
- Vienna Historical Highlight City Tour + Wine Tasting: $74
- Skip-the-Line Schönbrunn Palace Entry & Wine Tasting: $82
- Wine Tasting E-Bike Tour: $91
When comparing the travel costs between Kemi and Vienna, we can see that Vienna 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 Vienna Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Kemi or Vienna?
Vienna has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Kemi. When comparing the sizes of Kemi 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.
When is the best time to visit Kemi or Vienna?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Kemi or Vienna in the Summer?
Both Vienna and Kemi are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Also, most visitors come to Vienna for the music scene and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Kemi is cooler than Vienna in the summer. The daily temperature in Kemi averages around 15°C (60°F) in July, and Vienna fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Vienna. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Kemi. Kemi usually receives more sunshine than Vienna during summer. Kemi gets 304 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 255 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Kemi usually receives less rain than Vienna. Kemi gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 63 mm (2.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyKemi 15°C (60°F)Vienna 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Kemi or Vienna in the Autumn?
Both Vienna and Kemi during the autumn are popular places to visit. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Vienna because of the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Kemi can be very cold during autumn. In the autumn, Kemi is much colder than Vienna. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Kemi in October average around 2°C (36°F), and Vienna averages at about 12°C (54°F).
In the autumn, Kemi often gets less sunshine than Vienna. Kemi gets 82 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 140 hours of full sun.
Kemi usually gets more rain in October than Vienna. Kemi gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberKemi 2°C (36°F)Vienna 12°C (54°F)
Should I visit Kemi or Vienna in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Kemi and Vienna. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Vienna this time of year.
It's quite cold in Vienna in the winter. The weather in Kemi can be very cold. In January, Kemi is generally much colder than Vienna. Daily temperatures in Kemi average around -12°C (10°F), and Vienna fluctuates around 2°C (36°F).
Kemi usually receives less sunshine than Vienna during winter. Kemi gets 19 hours of sunny skies, while Vienna receives 65 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Kemi usually receives more rain than Vienna. Kemi gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryKemi -12°C (10°F)Vienna 2°C (36°F)
Should I visit Kemi or Vienna in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Kemi as well as Vienna. Also, many travelers come to Vienna for the natural beauty.
It's quite cold in Kemi in the spring. Kemi is much colder than Vienna in the spring. The daily temperature in Kemi averages around -1°C (31°F) in April, and Vienna fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Vienna. In the spring, Kemi often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Vienna. Kemi gets 194 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Vienna receives 202 hours of full sun.
Kemi usually gets less rain in April than Vienna. Kemi gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Vienna receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilKemi -1°C (31°F)Vienna 13°C (55°F)
Typical Weather for Vienna and Kemi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -12°C (10°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
| Feb | -12°C (11°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | -7°C (19°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | -1°C (31°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| May | 6°C (43°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
| Jun | 13°C (55°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Jul | 15°C (60°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Aug | 13°C (56°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Sep | 8°C (46°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Oct | 2°C (36°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Nov | -4°C (24°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Dec | -10°C (15°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
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.